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General Information
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PA1
2020-05-12
S023074
3 Rear load space door aperture width - 1,275 mm
4 Load space height - 1,372 mm
5 Load space length - 2,447 mm
6 Load space width between wheel arches - 1,275 mm
7 Load space width maximum - 1,526 mm
8 Step height - 640
Load Distribution
Maximum weights and Centre of Gravity (CoG) limits
Maximum gross vehicle weight of the vehicle* 2900 Kg
Maximum axle weight** 1500 Kg
Maximum CoG height (Z) (measured from the
ground)
795 mm
Maximum difference of CoG lateral position 4%
* The maximum gross vehicle weight of the vehicle includes the vehicle, all passengers, cargo
and any modifications or conversions to the original vehicle.
** The weight measured at the front or rear axle must not exceed the maximum axle weight.
Centre of Gravity Position
The position of the center of gravity is changed when masses are added or removed from the
vehicle. This may influence the steering characteristics, handling behavior and the brake
performance.
It is important to check that the centre of gravity position has not moved beyond acceptable
limits once extra equipment is fitted, or if weight has been removed for example.
Centre of Gravity (CoG) Lateral Position
The center of mass of any additional equipment must be located within the wheelbase of the
vehicle.
Avoid one-sided load distribution. Uneven load distribution could result in unacceptable handling
and braking characteristics.
The lateral position of the CoG can be calculated using the following procedure:
1. Weigh the vehicle under each wheel on a horizontal surface.
2. Add the mass weighed at the front right wheel to the mass weighed at the rear right wheel to
give the total right side mass. Do the same for the left front and left rear wheel to give the
total left side mass.
3. Compare the total right side mass to the total left side mass. The difference between the two
values must not exceed the maximum difference of CoG lateral position stated in the table
above.
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