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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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