GVWR definition

GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating.
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GVWR means the gross vehicle weight rating, i.e., the weight of the vehicle and contents when loaded to its maximum capacity, as established by the vehicle manufacturer.
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GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating which is the total vehicle weight, including load, as designated by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Examples of GVWR in a sentence

  • For the vehicles currently subject to the standard, i.e., passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) or less, the rule doubled the amount of force the vehicle’s roof structure must withstand in the specified test, from 1.5 times the vehicle’s unloaded weight to 3.0 times the vehicle’s unloaded weight.

  • To accommodate those with disabilities, a vehicle’s roof may have to be raised.Prior to the 2009 upgrade to FMVSS No. 216, the vast majority of the vehicles being modified for this purpose did not have to comply with any roof crush requirements because they were vehicles with a GVWR between 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) and 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).

  • Shall be approved and recommended by manufacturer for installation on a 56,000 pound GVWR truck with a CA of 175” or greater.

  • The rule extended the applicability of the standard so that it will also apply to vehicles with a GVWR greater than 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds), but not greater than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).

  • Autoregs explained that in many cases a consumer will purchase a vehicle, usually over 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) GVWR and then approach a modifier to have a roof raised.Generally, customers ask to raise the roof 30.5 to 35.6 centimeters (14 to 16 inches) to suit their special needs.


More Definitions of GVWR

GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating. “HEV” means hybrid-electric vehicle. “LDT” means light-duty truck.
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GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating. (16) “HDV” means heavy-duty vehicles.
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GVWR means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating as specified by the manufacturer (loaded weight of a single vehicle).
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GVWR means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the value specified by the manufacturer as the fully assembled weight of a single motor vehicle.
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GVWR means the gross vehicle weight rating.
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GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating and has the same meaning as provided in s. 340.01 (19r), Stats.
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