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The gross weight of a vehicle is the laden (loaded) weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum gross weight the vehicle is rated for. The opposite of this would be the tare weight, which is the empty weight of the vehicle.
3,678 lbs is the curb weight (without passengers and cargo)
The gross weight of the 2006 Ford Escape is 4520 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2005 Ford Escape is 4120 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2007 Ford Escape is 4120 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2003 Ford Escape is 4127 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2002 Ford Escape is 4127 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2004 Ford Escape is 4120 lbs..
Combination with a Gross Combined Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. with a trailer which has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in excess of 10,000 lbs = Class ASingle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. or any such vehicle towing a trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or less = Class BSingle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less or any such vehicle towing a trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or less when it brings the Gross Combined Weight Rating up to an excess of 26,000 lbs. or any such vehicle towing a trailer of any weight rating which does not bring the Gross Combined Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. does not require a CDL, unless it's hauling a quantity of hazardous materials which requires placards to be displayed, in which case, a Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement would be required.
gross vehicle weight rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Gross Vehicle Weight. It's actually GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is the total weight the vehicle is rated for by the manufacturer.