It is known as the tare weight, sometimes called unladen weight, and it is the weight of an empty vehicle or container.
CURB WEIGHT: the wight of a vehicle when unladen with passenger(s) and/or cargo. GVW: weight of vehicle laden with cargo and passenger(s)
To determine a vehicle's unladen weight, also known as its curb weight, you can check the manufacturer's specifications, usually found in the owner's manual or on a label inside the driver's door. Alternatively, you can weigh the vehicle at a certified weigh station or truck scale when it is empty of passengers and cargo. This weight includes all fluids, such as fuel and oil, but excludes any additional load.
what is the unladen weight of a ford escort 1.8 D van
Unladen weight mean Kerb Weight
The unladen weight of a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche typically ranges from 5,624 to 5,772 pounds, depending on the specific model and configuration.
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to calculate ton on a vehicle i am assuming you are talking about how to calculate the weight that can be loaded to a vehicle first drive unloaded vehicle to scales and have it weighed this will give u an unladen weight you then find the goss vehical weight(gvw) that is usually on a tag somewhere near a door of vehicle and also on registration papers you the subtrat enpty weight ,eg 17000 lbs, from gross weight,80.000 lbs this will give you your tare weight (load weight) 63000 lbs 63000 lbs converted to tons is 31.5 so you can load 31.5 tons onto tht vehicle the gvw includes all all load and trappings(tarps,tiedowns,etc) fuel and passengers
The weight of the truck/truck trailer when it is unladen (empty) .
46,328 Gross Registered Tons
The unladen weight of a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 ST varies depending on the specific configuration and options, but it typically ranges from approximately 4,500 to 5,200 pounds. This weight represents the truck's weight without any cargo or passengers. For the most accurate figure, it's best to refer to the owner's manual or the manufacturer’s specifications for the exact trim and features of the vehicle.
http://www.automotive.com/1997/12/ford/escort/specifications/index.html - Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,491 or 3287 pounds and curb weight (kg) 1,114 or 2456 pounds