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POIDS TECHNIQUE MAXIMAL VEHICULE ISOLE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

The maximum allowable total weight of the vehicle that may not be exceeded, as designated by the manufacturer.

OBS

GVWR is identified on the manufacturer's certification label, which is usually located on the driver's door or door jam. GVWR is the combination of curb weight plus payload (including driver and fuel).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Camionnage
DEF

Poids technique maximal certifié par un constructeur des véhicules pour un véhicule isolé.

OBS

Définition du Règlement sur la sécurité des véhicules automobiles, (Codification des règlements du Canada, chapitre 1038, page 8222).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cargas y carga/descarga (Vehículos automotores)
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Peso máximo del vehículo especificado por el fabricante expresado en kilogramos, consistente en el peso nominal del vehículo sumado al de su máxima capacidad de carga, con el tanque de combustible lleno a su capacidad nominal.

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