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Quote: Originally posted by Steve+Penny on 15/11/2009

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Thanks . I have found the cars kerbside weight is 1160, I presume this is kilos?

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Just to add to the confusion, a little used equation is the 40hp / tonne of gross train weight.  (phew)

If your car + van weighs 2 tonnes, minimum power to "get along" would be 80hp, 3 tonnes would be 120hp etc

Or check this out

www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm

best to always check the max train wt .vehicle and trailer loaded.

an iveco 3,5ton pickup weighing 2ton unladen can pull 8.7 ton train wt so it puts the 80/85 percent rule in the bin.

never go higher than the train weight of towing vehicle .

or you will be commiting an offence.

Quote: Originally posted by PeteDeFeet on 15/11/2009

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Or check this out

www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm

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