What is the Standard Measurement Method for Curb Weight?
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Curb weight is measured using the following standard methods: Measurement using a weighbridge: Drive the vehicle slowly and steadily onto the weighbridge. After it comes to a complete stop, measure the curb weight/unladen weight. For trailers, first measure the curb weight of the vehicle combination and the curb weight of the tractor, then calculate the difference between the two to determine the trailer's curb weight. To measure the trailer's unladen weight, first measure the unladen weight of the vehicle combination, then subtract the driver's weight (calculated as 75kg) and the registered curb weight of the tractor. The resulting difference is the trailer's unladen weight. Measurement using an axle (wheel) load scale: When using an axle (wheel) load scale, drive the vehicle slowly and steadily onto the weighing plate axle by axle (treating tandem axles and tridem axles as single axles). After the vehicle comes to a complete stop, measure the axle load. The sum of all axle loads is recorded as the vehicle's curb weight/unladen weight. For measuring the curb weight/unladen weight of trailers, follow points 2 and 3 of the weighbridge measurement method described above.