The curb weight of the vehicle with the 3.5L V6 engine, automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive is 4,550 pounds. When rear-wheel drive is selected, the curb weight drops to 4,255 pounds.
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How do curb weight and gross weight differ?
The curb weight of your vehicle when it is empty, along with the weight of your passengers, fuel, any accessories you may have added to the vehicle, cargo, and the tongue weight of a tow trailer (typically 1020 percent of the combined curb weight and tongue weight), is what is known as the gross vehicle weight rating.
Is a half-ton the Tacoma?
The Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger are quarter-ton, light-duty trucks according to the literature. These platforms can accommodate a range of lifestyles and uses because they are offered in single- and crew-cab configurations and with a choice of short or long boxes.
Contrary to what the nameplates’ histories may suggest, these midsize trucks are now just as big as the full-size, half-ton haulers of the past. The 2017 Ranger and Tacoma have hit the gym and bulked past their predecessors’ tow ratings to reach roughly 6,000 lbs each. Gone are the days when one of these trucks could barely drag the other out of a ditch.
How does GVWR work?
Knowing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the first step towards proper operation (GVWR). The maximum loaded weight that a truck may safely operate under, as recommended by the manufacturer, is indicated by this rating.
How much does the curb weigh?
The vehicle’s curb weight is its total weight, including the contents of its fuel tank and all of its standard equipment. It excludes the weight of any cargo, passengers, or extra equipment. The weight at the curb is thought to be the closest to the vehicle’s actual weight.
Can a Tacoma have a tow package added to it?
The Tacoma is capable of towing 3500 to 6400 pounds. The V6 engine’s towing power is only increased to 6400 pounds when the Towing Package is added.