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What does the term 'kerb weight of a truck' mean?

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IkerLee
08/27/2025, 11:13:06 PM

Kerb weight refers to the empty weight of a vehicle. Generally, the kerb weight of a vehicle is understood as the weight of the vehicle when it is fully equipped according to the factory's technical conditions (such as spare tires, tools, etc., all installed) and all fluids are filled. Essentially, it is the weight of the vehicle when it is ready to drive under normal conditions but has not yet carried passengers (including the driver) or cargo. On the other hand, the gross vehicle weight (G) refers to the weight of the vehicle when it is fully equipped and loaded with passengers (including the driver) and cargo as per regulations. Relevant information is introduced as follows: The kerb weight of a vehicle is an important design indicator, which should be both advanced and feasible. It is closely related to the design level, manufacturing level, and industrialization level of the vehicle. Under the same model conditions, vehicles with optimized design methods, superior production levels, and high industrialization levels will have a reduced kerb weight.

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