Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum total vehicle weight, measured at the tire-ground interfaces, for which the vehicle possesses components adequately rated to safely carry. It cannot exceed the sum of all GAWRs.
Truck Classification by GVWR
Class 1
0–6,000 lbs
Class 2
6,001–10,000 lbs.
Class 3
10,001–14,000 lbs.
Class 4
14,001–16,000 lbs.
Class 5
16,001–19,500 lbs.
Class 6
19,501–26,000 lbs.
Class 7
26,001–33,000 lbs.
Class 8
33,001 lbs.+
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