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Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs ( 363 kg ), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs ”. |
For example , if the vehicle has one occupant weighing 154 lbs ( 70 kg ) plus cargo weighing 551 lbs ( 250 kg ).
1 . Calculate the total weight .
2 . Calculate the available load capacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capacity weight of 800 lbs ( 363 kg ).
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3 . The result of step 2 shows that a further 95 lbs ( 43 kg ) of cargo can be carried .
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For example , if a person weighing 176 lbs ( 80 kg ) now enters the same vehicle ( bringing the number of occupants to two ), the calculations are as follows : |
1 . Calculate the total weight . |
2 . Calculate the available load capacity . |
3 . The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs ( 37 kg ), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs ( 37 kg ) or more . |
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