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Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the follow-
ing:
Front: 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear
2WD models: 1545 kg (3406 lb.)
AWD models: 1590 kg (3505 lb.)
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Trailer tongue load
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding 200 kg (440 lb.).
(Tongue load / Total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with plat-
form scales found at highway weighing stations, building supply
companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc.
Total trailer weight
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Tongue load
2
4-1. Before driving
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