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The weight of a pickup truck is measured in more than one way. There is the weight of the truck itself, the weight of its cargo and the weight that it can pull. When buying a pickup truck, youll need to know the differences in these weights.
Terms
Curb weigh pertains to the truck and its fuel and other fluids and all essential operating equipment. Cargo weight is the curb weight plus cargo in the bed and equipment such as seats or a towing tongue. Tongue weight is the weight pressure of a trailer when it is attached and presses down on a trailer hitch.
Ranges
The gross weight average of a small pickup truck is between 5,000 and 7,000 pounds. Heavy duty pickups weigh as much as 7,500 to 12,000 pounds. The manufacturer is the most reliable source for the specs on the actual curb or gross weight of a truck.
Considerations
If you want to haul or tow a recreational vehicle, another vehicle or a significant load, make sure to check the gross weight rating of a vehicle. That is the weight of the truck with all of its seats, interior equipment and anything but the chassis and motor. Towing too much weight can harm the trucks operating systems and violate transportation laws.
