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Lowsquire · 01-14-2013, 09:50 PM

Hello,

Im in the process of registering a 1933 Ford 1/2 ton pick up in Australia, and need to know the actual rated load carrying capacity figure to complete the paperwork

is it actually 1/2 a US Ton? does this include passengers or just the tray capacity?

would be great if someone could give me an answer on this one!

Thankyou!

Talkwrench · 01-14-2013, 09:58 PM

I'll keep an eye on this as Im about to go through the same thing in Western Australia. Cant you just ask the inspectors- DPI? just say its a half ton tray. Did you have it weighed at a weighbridge for correct weight?

Old Henry · 01-14-2013, 10:03 PM

Don't know how Australia defines these terms but the U.S. defines them as:

Cargo weight is any weight added to the curb weight, (empty truck) including cargo placed in the cab or bed, optional equipment and trailer tongue weight if you’re towing. It does not include passengers. For a 1/2 ton truck that is 1,000 lbs (453 kg).

Gross vehicle weight = Curb weight + cargo weight + passengers

Learn more here: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/07...t-ratings.html

2tudors · 01-14-2013, 10:30 PM

I thought they were origionally rated by capacity...bushels of oats?

Lowsquire · 01-14-2013, 10:37 PM

The vehicle weight on the weighbridge was 1220 kg with a full 50lts of fuel.
It has a Columbia rear, which is probably 20kgs extra or so,
so say... 1150 kgs dry weight.

So Old Henry, that sounds like 453KG is the figure I need. Thanks!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2tudors

I thought they were origionally rated by capacity...bushels of oats?

In my family business it was how much forged iron you could fit in for delivery

old Tom · 01-15-2013, 05:07 PM

I remember back in 1953 my Dad had a Model A pick up and it was rated as 1/4 truck on the lisc regst. card.

01-14-2013, 09:50 PM	#1
Lowsquire Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin ,Texas Posts: 85	Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? Hello, Im in the process of registering a 1933 Ford 1/2 ton pick up in Australia, and need to know the actual rated load carrying capacity figure to complete the paperwork is it actually 1/2 a US Ton? does this include passengers or just the tray capacity? would be great if someone could give me an answer on this one! Thankyou!

01-14-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? I'll keep an eye on this as Im about to go through the same thing in Western Australia. Cant you just ask the inspectors- DPI? just say its a half ton tray. Did you have it weighed at a weighbridge for correct weight? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#3
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? Don't know how Australia defines these terms but the U.S. defines them as: Cargo weight is any weight added to the curb weight, (empty truck) including cargo placed in the cab or bed, optional equipment and trailer tongue weight if you’re towing. It does not include passengers. For a 1/2 ton truck that is 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Gross vehicle weight = Curb weight + cargo weight + passengers Learn more here: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/07...t-ratings.html __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness Last edited by Old Henry; 01-14-2013 at 10:20 PM.*

01-14-2013, 10:30 PM	#4
2tudors Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edenwold Sask Can Posts: 64	Re: Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? I thought they were origionally rated by capacity...bushels of oats?

01-14-2013, 10:37 PM	#5
Lowsquire Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin ,Texas Posts: 85	Re: Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? The vehicle weight on the weighbridge was 1220 kg with a full 50lts of fuel. It has a Columbia rear, which is probably 20kgs extra or so, so say... 1150 kgs dry weight. So Old Henry, that sounds like 453KG is the figure I need. Thanks!

01-15-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
old Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 195	Re: Rated carrying capacity of 1933 pickup? I remember back in 1953 my Dad had a Model A pick up and it was rated as 1/4 truck on the lisc regst. card.