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2-5. Driving information
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Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribu-
tion on the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed
the following.
Front: 1630 kg (3594 lb.)
Rear: 1950 kg (4299 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 350 kg
(772 lb.).
(Tongue load / Total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11 %)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing stations, building
supply companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc.
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Total trailer weight
Tongue load
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