What do maximum load capacity and rated load capacity mean respectively?
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Maximum load capacity and rated load capacity have the following meanings: Rated load capacity: This refers to the maximum load mass that traffic authorities have reviewed and approved for a vehicle to operate on dry and hard roads. It is essentially the registered tonnage of the vehicle, which is exactly the same as what is recorded on the vehicle's registration certificate. Maximum load capacity: The total mass of a truck is the maximum loading mass when the vehicle is operating on the road. The method for calculating the total mass varies for different types of vehicles. For trucks, the total mass is the curb weight (the vehicle's own weight) plus the weight of the driver and assistant, plus the weight of the cargo. The difference between the rated load capacity and the total mass is that the total mass includes the weight of the truck, the people, and the cargo combined, while the rated load capacity refers to the weight the truck can carry, i.e., the cargo capacity.