Weight distribution calculation tools

September 27, 2021

Knowing what a vehicle will weigh after it’s manufactured — and how weight will be distributed front-to-rear, side-to-side and vertically — all factor into meeting Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emission requirements and infrastructure weight limits.

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