Trailer Loading; Maximum Load Limits - SSANGYONG MUSSO Owner's Manual

Trailer Loading

To load your trailer properly, you must know
how to measure gross trailer weight and
trailer ball weight. Gross trailer weight is the
weight of the trailer plus all cargo in it.
You can measure gross trailer weight by
putting the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle
scale.
Trailer ball weight is the downward force
exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler at
its normal towing height. This weight can be
measured using a bathroom scale.
The weight of your loaded trailer (gross
trailer weight) should never exceed the
specified values.
The maximum permissible trailer ball weight
is 140kg.
The permissible trailer loads are valid for
several gradients from 6.8% to 12.6% ac-
cording to engine power applied.
When the trailer has been coupled, the
permissible rear axle load for the fully loaded
towing vehicle (including occupants) must
not be exceeded.

Maximum Load Limits

Type Trailer
with brake 2,300
661LA
~E23
without brake 750
with brake 2,300
E32
without brake 750
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6–13
(unit: kg)
Tongue
In higher elevations the engine
140
output and gradability may drop so
that it may not be possible for the
140
permissible trailer loads to be fully
140
utilized in mountainous territory.
140
So, after 1,000m height, permissible
trailer loads should be reduced 10%
every another 1,000m height.
WARNING