Vehicle Load Capacities
WARNING
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to overturn,
possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to overturn or ip over backwards.
• Maximum cargo load must be reduced by the weight of optional equipment.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle. See Vehicle
Load Capacities on page 28 for vehicle capacities.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITIES
Maximum Occupant Capacity
The maximum occupant capacity is the maximum allowable weight for occupants (operator and passengers) to
operate the vehicle safely.
Gross Trailer Weight
Gross trailer weight is the combination of the trailer weight and the trailer load weight.
Maximum Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity is the maximum amount of load that the vehicle can haul in the cargo bed and/or tow
in a trailer. The combined weight of bed load and gross trailer weight cannot exceed the vehicle’s stated maximum
payload capacity.
Vehicle Rated Capacity
The vehicle rated capacity is the maximum amount of weight the vehicle can carry, haul, and tow. This capacity
includes weight of occupants, bed load, and gross trailer weight.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
The maximum gross vehicle weight is the combination of the vehicle weight and the maximum vehicle capacity. The
stated maximum gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded to maintain safe vehicle operation.
Maximum payload capacity must be reduced accordingly when any option or accessory is installed on the vehicle. See
following NOTE.
NOTE: A standard vehicle with a cab accessory that weighs 235 lb. (107 kg) must reduce its maximum payload
capacity by 235 lb. (107 kg).
Refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 for the following specications.
HUV 4421
Two-Passenger
Gasoline and Diesel
Vehicles
HUV 4421
Two-Passenger Vehicles
with High Capacity Option
HUV 4421
Four-Passenger
Gasoline and Diesel
Vehicles
A: Maximum occupant capacity 400 lb. (181 kg) 400 lb. (181 kg) 800 lb. (363 kg)
B + C: Maximum payload capacity 800 lb. (363 kg) 1050 lb. (476 kg) 800 lb. (363 kg)
D: Trailer tongue weight 150 lb. force (667 N) 150 lb. force (667 N) 150 lb. force (667 N)
A + B + C: Maximum vehicle capacity 1200 lb. (544 kg) 1450 lb. (657.6 kg) 1600 lb. (725.6 kg)
A + B + C + Vehicle Weight: Maximum gross vehicle
weight
2750 lb. (1247 kg) 3012 lb. (1366 kg) 3350 lb. (1519.1 kg)
Page 28 HUV 4421 Owner’s Manual