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3.2.3 Technically permissible mass on the axle (mass on the axle)
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The technically permissible mass on the axle (mass on the axle)
refers to the vehicle- and axle-specific load that may be
transferred from the wheels of an axle or group of axles to the
road surface. The technically permissible mass (mass on the
axle) is a value specified by the manufacturer that, for safety
reasons, the vehicle must never exceed, even when loaded.
You will find information on the technically permissible mass on
the axles (masses on the axles) of your vehicle in the registration
papers and on the body manufacturer’s nameplate in the vehicle.
WARNING
Hazards due to exceeding of the technically
permissible mass on the axle!
If the technically permissible mass on the axle (mass
on the axle) is exceeded, the vehicle may be
damaged (e.g. due to a broken axle or tyre blowout)
and driving performance may be considerably
impaired. This may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle, endangering yourself and other road users.
• We therefore recommend weighing the final
loaded vehicle including all passengers before
commencing travel in order to ensure compliance
with the technically permissible mass on the axles
(mass on the axle) and the technically permissible
mass at all times. For this purpose, you can
weigh/check the vehicle on public scales or have it
weighed by certain dealers.
NOTE
Please note that the mass on the respective axles or
axle groups may differ. For this reason, please read
the information provided in the registration papers
carefully.
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