Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Manual - part 2
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A. Kerb Weight
The sum of weights of cab and chassis with full tank of fuel, specified quantity of oil and
coolant, exclusive of spare-tire and tools. Spare tire carrier and tool box, however, are
included, if supplied. The truck must be in running order.
B. Empty Vehicle Weight
The sum of kerb weight and weight of body.
C. Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.)
This is the empty vehicle weight plus weights of payload and crew. The actual G.V.W.
may be less than but must not exceed the max. G.V.W. rating because the weight on each
axle of the vehicle with load evenly distributed must not exceed the axle’s weight rating.
This is explained in detail in the next paragraph on payload capacity and weight distri-
bution.” The MITSUBISHI FUSO specifications for special types of vehicles, such as
tankers, which can carry only specified load will list only the actual G.V.W. figures,
omitting the maximum G.V.W.
D. Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (Max. G.V.W.)
・The sum of the weight ratings of the front and rear axles. The gross axle weight rating
is defined as the lowest capacity of any load-carrying components-springs, tires and
brake capacity.
・Some models, however, have their G.V.W. suppressed to less than the sum of front and
rear weight ratings so as to secure the reliability upon the power line.
・The G.V.W. given in the upper part of each specification in this material represents the
maximum G.V.W.
E. Payload Capacity and Weight Distribution
In order to ensure good stability and ride, the weight of the payload (cargo) must be
properly distributed, so that the gross axle weight rating of neither front nor rear axle is
exceeded. Improper distribution of the load may cause over-loading of the front or rear
axle, even if the max. G.V.W. is not exceeded. The specification of payload capacity of
MITSUBISHI FUSO trucks has been established to be compatible with the requirements of
proper load distribution.
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5. WEIGHTS DEFINITION