Gross Vehicle Weight

Source of Definition: MVAs

Source of Data: MVAs

A value specified by the manufacturer for a single-unit truck, truck tractor, or trailer. In the absence of a value specified by the manufacturer, an estimate of the gross vehicle weight of a fully loaded unit may be substituted.

This element holds the numeric quantity, using the default units of measure of the jurisdiction. Given a source document showing "14,500 LB/6,577 KG", this element would hold a value of 14500 in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Alternate Definition: A Gross Vehicle Weight, (GVW) is a vehicle's actual weight, including accessories, passengers and cargo. The GVW of a vehicle changes as the vehicle is loaded and unloaded. When towing a trailer, the entire weight of the trailer is not considered to be a part of the vehicle's GVW; however, the weight of the part of the trailer that actually attaches to the trailer hitch is part of the vehicle's GVW.

Usage Note: Not to be confused with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/9

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grossLadenSumWeight type: string