Load Capacity Chart Interpretation - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

The first column of the Load Capacity Chart on the
following pages shows the basic model series.
The next column reflects the wheelbases available
within each series.
The third column shows the Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) Ratings applicable to each series truck. GVW
means the maximum design weight of the truck including
the truck itself and all equipment added to the truck
after it has left the factory, the driver weight and occu­
pant weight and everything that is loaded into or onto the
truck.
Following the GVW columns are the minimum recom­
mended tires to qualify the vehicle for each GVW rating.
The tire pressures listed in the column adjacent to the
tire sizes in the chart are the minimum required tire
pressures for maximum permissible loads.
The letters " B.E." under the Front and Rear Axle
and Spring columns indicate that base equipment is
satisfactory to qualify the vehicle for any given GVW
rating. When the letters " RPO" denoting Regular Pro­
duction Option, followed by a number appears in these
columns (example RPO G50),the vehicle must be equipped
with the extra cost equipment specified by the RPO to
qualify the vehicle for the given GVW rating.
The ratings shown under the column identified ''Maxi­
mum Front End Weight At Ground'', "Maximum Rear End
Weight At Ground" , indicates the maximum permissible
loading or weight at the ground regardless of spring or
axle capacity ratings. These ratings are developed on the
basis of the minimum component capability be it axles,
springs or tires.
In loading the vehicle, the combined front and rear end

LOAD CAPACITY CHART INTERPRETATION

weights at the ground must not exceed the GVW specified
for the vehicle as manufactured (see illustration).
In trailer hauling applications, the vehicle rear end
weight at the ground with trailer attached must not ex­
ceed the "Maximum Rear End Weight at Ground" rating
of the vehicle.
Shown below is a typical example of a Truck in a
loaded condition. Note that the axle or GVW capabilities
are not exceeded.
LO ADED -M AXIM U M GVW : 5000-LBS.
FRO N T A X LE CAPAC ITY: 2700 LBS.
Front Curb 2010 lbs.
Front Cargo
Load 200 lbs.
2210 lbs.
TOTAL W EIGH T AT G R O U N D : 5000 lbs.
GENERAL INFORMATION 0-5
REAR A X L E CAPAC ITY: 3221 LBS.
Rear Curb 1435 lbs.
Rear Cargo
Load 1 355 lbs.
2790 lbs.
10-30 CHEVROLET TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL