Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum number that the GAW of a single axle should never exceed. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights.
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) The maximum amount of weight, as established by the manufacturer, that the front and rear suspension systems are rated to carry. This is determined by the weakest suspension component: springs, axle, wheels, or tires. Front and rear have individual ratings and are NOT added together.
Gross Axle Weight Rating. The maximum weight load that can be transmitted to the ground through each axle system. The axle system includes the suspension, axle, wheels, and tires.
Gross Axle Weight Rating. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried on a vehicle's axle or individual suspension components, either front or rear. It includes the weight of the vehicle, plus cargo and equipment supported by the axle and includes Tongue Weight or Kingpin Weight when trailering. These ratings are shown on the vehicle's Certification Label, usually located in the driver's door frame, and should not be exceeded, nor should the total load exceed the GVWR.
The weight specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single- axle system, front or rear. The GAWR is limited by the lowest individual rating of tires, wheels, springs or the axle itself.
Gross Axle Weight Rating. This is the maximum weight to be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers also are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
Gross axle weight rating. Maximum to which the axle can be loaded, according to the manufacturer; includes all weight placed on all tires on a given axle.
The maximum permissible weight that can be carried by an axle with weight evenly distributed through the vehicle.
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load carrying capacity of a single axle system for a specified vehicle, as measured at the tire ground interfaces. The sum of the front and rear Gross Axle Mass Rating can not be less than, but may exceed, GVWR.
Gross axle weight rating. According to the chassis manufacturer, the maximum allowable weight of a single-axle assembly as measured where the tires meet the ground. The GAWR is established by considering each of its components (tires, wheels, springs, axle) and rating the axle on its weakest link. The GAWR assumes that the load is equal on each side.
Abbreviation for Gross Axle Weight Rating. The rated capacity for a particular axle system, including springs, brakes, tires, and wheels.
Gross axle weight rating (for each axle)—the maximum weight that can be safely carried by each axle. Distribute the weight properly so you don't exceed the GAWR ratings.
gross axle weight rating. The maximum weight an axle is designed to carry.
Gross Axle Weight Rating. The manufacturers maximum load weight, in pounds, that can be placed on the axle. If an axle has a 3500-lb. GAWR and the RV has two axles (tandem axles), then the RV would have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7000 lbs.
Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle.
Gross Axle Weight Rating. The maximum weight that can be placed on an axle, according to the manufacturer. The GAWR includes all weight placed on all tires on a given axle. Each axle has a separate rating and assumes the load is equal on both sides.
An abbreviation for gross-axle weight rating.