Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 11

LOADED-MAXIMUM GVW: 6000-LBS-
FRONT AXLE CAPACITY: 3250 LBS.
2100 lbs.
Front Curb
Front Cargo
400 lbs.
Load
2500 lbs.
TOTAL WEIGHT AT GROUND: 6000 lbs.
Fig. 5— Typical Vehicle Loaded Condition
REAR AXLE CAPACITY: 3582 LBS.
Rear Curb 1 585 lbs.
Rear Cargo
Load 1915 lbs-
3500 lbs.
GENERAL IN F O R M A T IO N A ND LUBR IC A TION
In trailer hauling applications, the vehicle rear end
weight at the ground with trailer attached must not
exceed the "Maximum Rear End Weight at Ground"
rating of the vehicle.
A typical example of a Truck in a loaded condition is
shown in Figure 5. Note that the axle or GVW
capabilities are not exceeded.
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