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| Axle weight | The weight transmitted to the ground by an axle or set of axles. |
| Coupling device capacity | Coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull or carry. |
| Gross combination weight | The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer or trailers and cargo. |
| Gross combination weight rating | The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles and its load. |
| Gross vehicle weight | The total weight of a single vehicle and its load. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | The maximum GVW, as specified by the manufacturer, for a single vehicle and its load. |
| Suspension system | A mechanical system of springs that supports the vehicle and its load and keeps the axles in place; has a weight capacity rating set by the manufacturer. |
| Tire load | The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. You can find this rating on the side of each tire. |
