Vehicle Unladen Weight

Source of Definition: 49 CFR 571; D20/79

A federal regulation covering Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. For details see 49 CFR 571 on eCFR.

Source of Data: Manufacturer, Registrant, Weight scales

Synonyms: Scale weight; Net weight; Unloaded vehicle weight; Empty weight.

The weight of a vehicle with maximum capacity of all fluids necessary for operation of the vehicle, but without cargo, occupants, or accessories that are ordinarily removed from the vehicle when they are not in use. [49 CFR 571.3]

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.

Usage Note: In an RV, camping fluids such as tanks of water and propane are not counted in this weight.

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

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