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For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow

actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the front

axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm)

in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft

(305 cm), then:

W = 700 lb (318 kg)

A = 4 ft (122 cm)

W.B. = 10 ft (305 cm)

(W x (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 x (4 + 10))/10 =

980 lbs (445 kg)

So, if your truck’s front axle reserve capacity is more

than 980 lbs (445 kg), you could add the snow plow

without exceeding the front GAWR.

You can add heavier equipment on the front of the

vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer

passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards

the rear. This has the effect of reducing the load on

the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and

the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never

be exceeded.

{ CAUTION:

On some vehicles that have certain front mounted

equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be

possible to load the front axle to the front gross

axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough

weight on the rear axle to have proper braking

performance. If your brakes can not work properly,

you could have a crash. To help your brakes work

properly when a snow plow is installed, always

follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer’s

recommendation for rear ballast to ensure a

proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even

though the actual front weight may be less than

the front GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is

less than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Maintaining a proper front and rear weight

distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper

braking performance.

Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between

your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel

and passengers. It is the amount of weight you can

add to your vehicle before reaching your GVWR.

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