606653 3-13 REV A
Cargo Bed
The Hustler
®
MDV™ has been designed to carry or tow within specific load limits. Always read and understand the load warnings
shown in this manual and on the warning decals.
Maximum Cargo Load
NOTES:
A. Cargo Bed Capacity
B. Payload Capacity = cargo bed capacity + operator + passenger + options + accessories weight
C. Permissible Cargo Load = payload capacity – (operator + passenger + options + accessories) weight
D. Rolling weight: Trailer weight + Trailer load
IMPORTANT: Never carry loads exceeding cargo bed capacity and the payload capacity.
Cargo Bed Tailgate
Open the cargo bed tailgate by pulling inward on the latch
handles simultaneously. These latches are spring loaded and
will return to the latched position when released. Figure 3-22
Lower the tailgate to unload the cargo bed. Figure 3-23
Close the tailgate by lifting it into the closed position. The
latches will automatically engage when the tailgate is fully
closed.
Do not move the vehicle with the tailgate in the open posi-
tion.
CARGO WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Payload capacity 1650 lbs. (750 kg)
Cargo bed capacity (C)
1200 lbs. (550 kg)
Rear trailer hitch
Max. rolling weight (R): 1650 lbs. (750 kg)
Max. tongue weight (T): 500 lbs. (225 kg)
Front trailer hitch
Max. rolling weight (R): 500 lbs. (225 kg)
Max. tongue weight (T): 150 lbs. (70 kg)
A. Cargo bed
B. Tailgate
C. Latches
Figure 3-22