Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and what it means for trailer towing

May 6, 2016

As a truck equipment upfitter, we are often asked to add trailer hitches and other trailer towing devices to the trucks we build for customers. How can we determine proper trailer hitch rating based on the need?

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May 6, 2025

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GCWR: What it means and where to find it

From an NTEA member What is the GCWR of a truck, and how is it determined? GCWR is the acronym for gross combination weight rating, but the meaning of the term can depend on who is asking the question. The root of the...

May 6, 2025