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Vehicle Ballast

3.2.4 Special ballast containers used for heavier

1 Scope
Note: Nothing in this standard supersedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English
and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
1.1 Purpose. To subject test vehicles to passenger
and cargo loading representative of customer
service by the use of ballast.
1.2 Foreword. This procedure defines the ballast
conditions that are to be used for full vehicle
durability tests. Refer to the durability test
procedure specifying this test module for more
information.
1.3 Applicability. Refer to the durability test
procedure specifying this test procedure.
2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are
applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
None
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
GMW15444
2.3 Additional References.
CG2586 Securing Ballast to a Vehicle
3 Resources
3.1 Facilities. Refer to the durability test procedure
specifying this test procedure.
3.2 Equipment. Ballast as referred to in this
procedure is limited to the mass added to a test
vehicle to simulate passenger and cargo loading.
The following types of ballast may be appropriate:
3.2.1 Bags filled with sand, metal shot, or similar
material.
3.2.2 Solid mass units.
3.2.3 Liquid in appropriate and securable
containers (may be 50% antifreeze and 50% water
mix in some regions).
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mass. These containers must be securely attached
to the vehicle and cannot modify the structural
response of the vehicle. This ballast method must
comply with the appropriate Proving Ground
Driving Regulations.
3.2.5 Occupants and test equipment. The driver,
observers, and necessary test equipment.
3.2.6 Refer to Section 6 for proper restraint of
ballast.
3.3 Test Vehicle/Test Piece. Refer to the
durability test procedure specifying this test
procedure.
3.4 Test Time. Not applicable.
Calendar time: days
Test hours: hours
Coordination hours: hours
3.5 Test Required Information. Refer to CG2586
Securing Ballast to a Vehicle for specific
requirements on securing ballast.
3.6 Personnel/Skills. Refer to the durability test
procedure specifying this test procedure.
4 Procedure
4.1 Preparation.
4.1.1 Ballast Mass Determination. The amount of
ballast to be added to a test vehicle is determined
by completing the appropriate ballast worksheet in
the appendices. Each appendix contains two
ballast worksheets. The worksheets are equivalent
with one for mass in kilograms and the other for
weight in pounds.
An appropriate ballast worksheet can be printed,
calculations completed and then maintained in the
vehicle logbook as a permanent record of the
ballast conditions used on test.
 Appendix A - Cars, Sport Utility Vehicles
(SUVs) and Passenger Vans.
 Appendix B - Structural Ballast Condition.
 Appendix C - Pickup Trucks and Cargo Vans
(Excludes Midsize Trucks with a greater than
700 kg Payload).

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 Appendix D - Midsize Trucks with a greater
than 700 kg Payload.
 Appendix E - Police Vehicles.
 Appendix F - Cab Chassis Truck and Medium
Duty - Family 2.
 Appendix G - Medium Duty – Family 3.
4.1.2 Specification of Pressures. Tire pressures
and/or any load leveling device pressures for
various ballast conditions should be specified by
test responsible personnel.
4.2 Conditions.
4.2.1 Environmental Conditions. Not applicable.
4.2.2 Test Conditions. Deviations from the
requirements of this standard shall have been
agreed upon. Such requirements shall be specified
on component drawings, test certificates, reports,
etc.
Vehicle ballast is not dependent on the curb
condition of the vehicle after the test has begun.
Do not consider mud or snow/ice accumulation.
4.3 Instructions.
4.3.1 Placement of Ballast. Simulate cargo and
luggage loading by distributing the required mass
evenly over the cargo floor.
4.3.2 Luggage Rack Ballast. The ballast for the
luggage rack should be removed from the ballast
located in the cargo area and secured on the
luggage rack such that the total vehicle mass does
not change. The amount of mass should be equal
to specified load capacity of the luggage rack
unless otherwise indicated. The placement of the
luggage rack ballast should be the standard cargo
test box and be attached to the cross bows as
defined in Appendices H and J. No interference of
the ballast and cross bars is permissible, and there
must be no loss of function on cross bar
components.
 Appendix H – Luggage Rack Ballast –
Standard Cargo Test Box.
 Appendix J – Luggage Rack Ballast –
Placement of Test Box.
5 Data
5.1 Calculations. Not applicable.
5.2 Interpretation of Results. Not applicable.
5.3 Test Documentation. Refer to worksheets in
appendices of this document.
6 Safety
This standard may involve hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. This standard does not
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propose to address all the safety problems
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety
and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Due care should be given to the safety of the driver
and any observers, particularly as it might affect
visibility or vehicle control during unusual
maneuvers. Since shifting ballast can affect vehicle
control during operation, it is required that all
vehicle ballast be secured to comply with the
appropriate Proving Ground Driving Regulations.
7 Notes
7.1 Glossary. Refer to GMW15444 for definitions
of terms used throughout the Durability Modules.
The following are definitions of common terms
related to ballast:
Curb Mass: The as-manufactured mass of the
motor vehicle including standard equipment,
options, and the maximum fill capacity of fuel,
lubricants, and coolant. In the case of a vehicle
that was originally built as an Incomplete Vehicle,
curb mass also includes the mass of any
subsequently installed body. Similarly it may be
necessary to add ballast to early build vehicles in
order to represent the intended curb mass of the
production vehicle.
Designated Seating Capacity: The maximum
number of seating locations as specified by the
manufacturer for a given vehicle model type.
Seating locations are those occupant locations in
which seatbelts are provided, e.g., small rear
seats, jump seats, etc. For school bus applications
seat locations are not defined by seatbelt locations.
Gross Axle Mass Rating (GAMR)/Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR): The value specified by
the manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a
single-axle system, front or rear. GAMR/GAWR is
derived by the lowest component rating of tires,
wheels, springs or the axle itself.
Gross Combined Mass Rating (GCMR)/Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): The value
specified by the manufacturer as the loaded mass
of the vehicle and trailer combination.
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)/Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) Cargo Carrying Configuration:
The GVM/GVW Cargo Carrying Configuration
applies only to vehicles that have a configurable
cargo area. This does not apply to passenger cars
with fold down seatbacks used to access the trunk.
In the GVM/GVW Cargo Carrying Configuration,
seats should be folded down or removed to
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completely expand the cargo area as shown in the
owner’s manual. This configuration is defined as
the driver +70 kg (154 lb) in each remaining
passenger seat position after the cargo capacity
has been expanded + mass in the expanded cargo
area.
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)/Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) Ballast Condition: The
GVM/GVW ballast condition is defined as loading
the vehicle to its listed Gross Vehicle Mass Rating
GVMR/GVWR.
Gross Vehicle Mass Passenger Carrying
Configuration: In the GVM/GVW Occupant
Carrying Configuration, the number of
driver/occupant seat positions is equal to the
Designated Seating Capacity of the vehicle. This
configuration is defined as the driver +70 kg
(154 lb) in each occupant seat position + mass in
the cargo area. For school bus applications each
occupant seat position should be ballasted to 57 kg
(125 lb).
Note: The axle masses are not to exceed 105% of
GAMR. If this occurs then the ballast should be
placed inside the vehicle in such a way that neither
the front nor rear axle mass is greater than 105%
of GAMR.
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR)/Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The value
specified by the manufacturer as the gross mass
capacity of the vehicle as measured at the tire-
ground interfaces. GVMR/GVWR includes the
mass of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and
trailer tongue load.
Heavy Cargo Mass (HCM)/Heavy Cargo Weight
(HCW) Ballast Condition: For light duty trucks,
the HCM/HCW ballast condition is defined as
loading the vehicle to 130% of its listed GVM/GVW
rating. For Cab Chassis Trucks and family 2
medium duty trucks, the HCM/HCW ballast
condition is defined as loading the vehicle to 125%
of its listed GVM/GVW rating. Only trucks whose
primary use is to carry cargo, e.g., pickup trucks
and cargo vans, should use this overload
condition.
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% of either front
or rear GAMR. Remove ballast as necessary.
Light Vehicle Mass (LVM) Light Vehicle Weight
(LVW) Ballast Condition: The LVM/LVW ballast
condition is defined as curb mass + driver’s mass
+ test equipment. This is the same as driver + test
curb mass. Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg
(154 lb). The test equipment mass is estimated at
45 kg (100 lb). Actual mass should be used
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whenever possible. This is not possible when
multiple drivers are to be used.
For police vehicles the LVM/LVW ballast condition
is defined as curb mass + driver’s mass + right
front occupant mass of 70 kg (154 lb) +91 kg
(200 lb) in the trunk/cargo area. The additional
ballast is intended to represent additional special
equipment typically located in police vehicles such
as the light bar, special bumpers, radio equipment
and other routinely carried emergency equipment.
Luggage Rack Mass Rating: The value specified
by the manufacturer as the maximum mass
capacity of the luggage rack.
Overload Vehicle Mass (OVM)/Overload Vehicle
Weight (OVW) Ballast Condition: The
OVM/OVW ballast condition is defined as loading
the vehicle to 112.5% of its listed GVM/GVW
rating. Only trucks whose primary use is to carry
cargo, e.g., pickup trucks and cargo vans, should
use this overload condition.
Payload Rating: The resulting calculated value
obtained by subtracting the Curb Mass of a vehicle
from its Gross Vehicle Mass Rating.
Standard Equipment: That equipment which the
manufacturer designates as mandatory on the
vehicle. Standard equipment cannot be deleted by
the purchaser without replacement by an option.
Structural Vehicle Mass (SVM)/Structural
Vehicle Weight (SVW) Ballast Condition: The
SVM/SVW ballast condition is defined as two
occupants per row of seats and 50% of the rated
cargo ballast. Occupant ballast should be placed in
the outside seating positions of each occupant
seating row.
Test Curb Mass: The curb mass of the vehicle
plus all required test equipment including ballast
bottles, driver’s aid, tachograph, Road Load Data
Acquisition (RLDA) instrumentation, etc.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
GAMR Gross Axle Mass Rating
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCMR Gross Combined Mass Rating
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
GVW Gross Vehicle Weight
HCM Heavy Cargo Mass
HCW Heavy Cargo Weight
LVM Light Vehicle Mass
LVW Light Vehicle Weight
OVM Overload Vehicle Mass
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OVW Overload Vehicle Weight 9.2 Revisions.

RLDA Road Load Data Acquisition Approval
Rev Description (Organization)
SUV Sport Utility Vehicle Date
SVM Structural Vehicle Mass A JUN 2007 Added Cab Chassis
SVW Structural Vehicle Weight reference to the Medium Duty
Family 2 sections and
8 Coding System worksheets. (Global Proving
This standard shall be referenced in other Ground Durability Test
documents, drawings, etc., as follows: Correlation Team)
Test to GMW15445 B NOV 2009 Updated GVM with 105%
axle restrictions for Ballast
9 Release and Revisions Data Sheets A1 and A2.
Updated Structural Ballast
9.1 Release. This standard originated in October Data Sheets B1 and B2.
2006, replacing GMN3887. It was first approved by Included Ballast Data Sheets
the Global Proving Ground Durability Test for Midsize truck with a
Correlation Team in January 2007. It was first payload greater than 700 kg.
published in February 2007. Added luggage rack ballast
cargo box and attachment
requirements. (Global
Proving Ground Durability
Test Correlation Team)

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Appendix A: Cars, SUVs, and Passenger Vans

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area.
The axle masses are not to exceed 105% of GAMR. If this occurs, then the ballast should be placed inside the
vehicle in such a way that neither the front nor rear axle mass is greater than 105% of GAMR. The test
responsible personnel (or equivalent) should notify the Program Team of the condition.
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Note 1
Data Sheet A1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Cars, SUVs and Passenger Vans
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Note 2
Test Curb Mass = Curb Mass (Line 3) + Test equipment mass (45 kg) ___________ (Line 4)
Maximum number of passengers = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (driver) ___________ (Line 5)
Maximum passenger mass = Max number of passengers (Line 5) x 70 kg ___________ (Line 6)
For vehicles with expandable cargo areas:
Number of passengers when vehicle is configured to haul cargo (excluding driver) ___________ (Line 7)
Passenger weight when the vehicle is configured to haul cargo = (Line 7) x 70 kg ___________ (Line 8)
Luggage Rack Mass Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 9)
TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
Note 2
LVM Driver + Test Equip. Test Curb Mass (Line 4) + Driver (70 kg) __________ (Line 10)

GVM GVM GVMR (Line 1) (Limit to 105% GAMR) __________ (Line 11)

CARGO AREA BALLAST CALCULATIONS

Ballast Total Vehicle - Test Curb - Driver - Appropriate = Cargo
Condition Mass Mass (Line 4) Mass Passenger Mass Ballast
Note 2
LVM ______(from Line 10) - _______kg 70 kg - _0_kg = _________kg

GVM Passenger Carrying Configuration:

Note 2
GVM ______(from Line 11) - _______kg 70 kg - ____kg (from Line 6) = _________kg
Note 3
GVM Cargo Carrying Configuration: (if applicable)
Note 2
GVM ______(from Line 11) - _______kg 70 kg - ____kg (from Line 8) = _________kg

LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: For police vehicles use Appendix D.
Note 2: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg and test equipment mass is estimated at 45 kg. Actual masses should be used whenever
possible. (This is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 3: The GVM Cargo Carrying Configuration applies only to vehicles that have a configurable cargo area. In this configuration, seats
should be folded down or removed to completely expand the cargo area. Ballast should be uniformly distributed in the expanded cargo
area of the vehicle. See 7.1 GVM (GVW) Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area.
The axle masses are not to exceed 105% of GAWR. If this occurs then the ballast should be placed inside the
vehicle in such a way that neither the front nor rear axle mass is greater than 105% of GAWR. The test
responsible personnel (or equivalent) should notify the Program Team of the condition.
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Note 1
Data Sheet A2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Cars, SUVs and Passenger Vans
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) _________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity _________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight _________ (Line 3)
Note 2
Test Curb Weight = Curb Weight (Line 3) + Test equipment weight (100 lb) _________ (Line 4)
Maximum number of passengers = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (driver) _________ (Line 5)
Maximum passenger weight = Max number of passengers (Line 5) x 154 lb _________ (Line 6)
For vehicles with expandable cargo areas:
Number of passengers when vehicle is configured to haul cargo (excluding driver) __________ (Line 7)
Passenger weight when the vehicle is configured to haul cargo = (Line 7) x 154 lb __________ (Line 8)
Luggage Rack Weight Rating (if applicable) __________ (Line 9)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 2
LVW Driver + Test Equip. Test Curb Weight (Line 4) + Driver (154 lb) __________ (Line 10)

GVW GVW GVWR (Line 1) (Limit to 105% GAWR) __________ (Line 11)

CARGO AREA BALLAST CALCULATIONS

- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver - Appropriate Passenger =Cargo
Weight
Condition Weight Weight Weight Ballast
(Line 4)
Note 2
LVW ______(from Line 10) -________lb 154 lb -_0_ lb =_________lb

GVW Passenger Carrying Configuration:

Note 2
GVW ______(from Line 11) -________lb 154 lb -_______lb (from Line 6) =_________lb
Note 3
GVW Cargo Carrying Configuration: (if applicable)
Note 2
GVW ______(from Line 11) -________lb 154 lb -_______lb (from Line 8) =_________lb

LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: For police vehicles use Appendix D.
Note 2: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb and test equipment weight is estimated at 100 lb. Actual weights should be used whenever
possible (This is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 3: The GVW Cargo Carrying Configuration applies only to vehicles that have a configurable cargo area. In this configuration, seats
should be folded down or removed to completely expand the cargo area. Ballast should be uniformly distributed in the expanded cargo
area of the vehicle. See 7.1 GVM (GVW) Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Appendix B: Structural Ballast Condition

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area.
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet B1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Structural Ballast Condition
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Note 1
Occupant Seating Rows ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
SVM Occupant Mass = Seating Rows (Line 2) x 2 Occupants/Row x 70 kg ___________ (Line 4)

CARGO AREA BALLAST

Cargo Ballast Rating ___________ (Line 5)
The following calculation should only be used if no specified cargo ballast rating is available:
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 6)
Maximum Occupant Mass = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 6) x 70 kg ___________ (Line 7)
Gross Vehicle Mass - Curb Mass - Maximum Occupant
= Cargo Ballast
(from Line 1) (from Line 3) Mass (from Line 7)
__________kg - ___________kg - _________kg = _________ (Line 8)

TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS

Ballast Curb Mass + SVM Occupant + ½ x Cargo Ballast Total Vehicle

Description
Condition (from Line 3) Mass (from Line 4) (from Line 5 or 8) Mass

SVM Occupant
SVM Mass + ½ of ________kg + _________kg + ½ x _______kg = _______kg
Rated Cargo Mass
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Occupant Seating Rows (Line 2) includes all rows in the vehicle, including the front row. Occupant ballast should be placed in the
outside seating positions of each seating row. Occupant mass includes driver and passengers. Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg. Actual
mass should be used whenever possible. (This is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used). Test equipment and instrumentation
mass should be kept under 70 kg whenever possible. Where equipment occupies a ballast position and is less than the appropriate ballast
target for that location, ballast should be added to reach the target value. (i.e., test equipment + mass = 70 kg).

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area.
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet B2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Structural Ballast Condition
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Note 1
Occupant Seating Rows ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
SVW Occupant Weight = Seating Rows (Line 2) x 2 Occupants/Row x 154 lb. ___________ (Line 4)
CARGO AREA BALLAST CALCULATIONS
Cargo Ballast Rating ___________ (Line 5)
The following calculation should only be used if no specified cargo ballast rating is available:
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 6)
Maximum Occupant weight = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 6) x 154 lb ___________ (Line 7)
Gross Vehicle - Curb Weight - Maximum Occupant
Weight (Line 1) (Line 3) Weight (Line 7) = Cargo Ballast

__________lb - _________lb - _________lb = _________ (Line 8)

TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS

Ballast Curb Weight + SVW Occupant + ½ x Cargo Ballast Total Vehicle

Description
Condition (Line 3) Weight (Line 4) (Line 5 or 8) Weight

SVW Occupant
Weight +1/2 of
SVW Cargo Wt. _________lb + _________lb + ½ x _______lb = _______lb
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Occupant Seating Rows (Line 2) includes all rows in the vehicle, including the front row. Occupant ballast should be placed in the
outside seating positions of each seating row. Occupant weight includes driver and passengers. Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb.
Actual weights should be used whenever possible (This is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used). Test equipment and
instrumentation weight should be kept under 154 lb whenever possible. Where equipment occupies a ballast position and is less than the
appropriate ballast target for that location, ballast should be added to reach the target value. (i.e., test equipment + weight = 154 lb).

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Appendix C: Pickup Trucks and Cargo Vans (Excludes Midsize Trucks with a Greater
Than 700 kg Payload, Refer to Appendix D)
Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet C1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Pickup Trucks and Cargo Vans
(Excludes Midsize Trucks with a > 700 kg Payload)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Mass = Curb Mass (Line 3) + Test Equipment Mass (45 kg) ___________ (Line 4)

Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated Seating ___________ (Line 5)
Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)

Passenger Mass with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of Passengers ___________ (Line 6)
(Line 5) x 70 kg each

Luggage Rack Mass Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)

TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
Note 1
LVM Driver + Test Equip. Test Curb Mass (Line 4) + Driver (70 kg) _________ (Line 8)

GVM 100% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) _________ (Line 9)

OVM 112.5% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.125 _________ (Line 10)
HCM 130% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.3 (Limit to 135% GAMR) _________ (Line 11)

CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS

- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver = Cargo
Mass - Passenger Mass
Condition Mass Mass Ballast
(Line 4)
Note 1
LVM ______(from Line 8) - ______kg 70 kg - 0 kg =________kg
Note 1
GVM ______(from Line 9) - ______kg 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) =________kg
Note 1 Note 2
OVM _____(from Line 10) - ______kg 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) =________kg
Note 1 Note 2
HCM _____(from Line 11) - ______kg 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) =________kg

Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% either front or rear GAMR. Remove ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg and test equipment mass is estimated at 45 kg. Actual masses should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 2: Some cargo carrying trucks may have configurable cargo areas. For these vehicles the maximum passenger mass should not be
used to calculate the cargo ballast for the OVM and HCM ballast conditions. Passenger mass is to be based on the number of available
seating positions when the vehicle is configured for the expanded cargo area. (Some seats will be folded down or removed.) See 7.1 GVM
(GVW) Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet C2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Pickup Trucks and Cargo Vans
(Excludes Midsize Trucks with a > 700 kg Payload)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Weight = Curb Weight (Line 3) + Test Equipment Weight (100 lb) ___________ (Line 4)
Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated ___________ (Line 5)
Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)
Passenger Weight with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of ___________ (Line 6)
Passengers (Line 5) x 154 lb each
Luggage Rack Weight Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 1
LVW Driver + Test Test Curb Weight (Line 4) + Driver (154 lb) __________ (Line 8)
Equipment
GVW 100% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) __________ (Line 9)
OVW 112.5% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.125 __________ (Line 10)
HCW 130% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.3 (Limit to 135% GAWR) __________ (Line 11)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver = Cargo
Weight Passenger Weight
Condition Weight Weight Ballast
(Line 4)
Note 1
LVW ______(from Line 8) - _______lb - 154 lb - 0 lb =______lb
Note 1
GVW ______(from Line 9) - _______lb - 154 lb -______lb (from Line 6) =______lb
Note 1 Note 2
OVW ______(from Line 10) - _______lb - 154 lb -______lb (from Line 6) =______lb
Note 1 Note 2
HCW ______(from Line 11) - _______lb - 154 lb -______lb (from Line 6) =______lb
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% of either front or rear GAWR. Remove Ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb and test equipment weight is estimated at 100 lb. Actual weights should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 2: Some cargo carrying trucks may have configurable cargo areas. For these vehicles the maximum passenger weight should not be
used to calculate the cargo ballast for the OVW and HCW ballast conditions. Passenger weight is to be based on the number of available
seating positions when the vehicle is configured for the expanded cargo area. (Some seats will be folded down or removed.) See 7.1
GVM. (GVW) Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Appendix D: Midsize Trucks with a Greater Than 700 kg Payload

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet D1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Midsize Trucks (> 700 kg Payload)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Mass = Curb Mass (Line 3) + Test Equipment Mass (45 kg) ___________ (Line 4)
Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated ___________ (Line 5)
Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)

Passenger Mass with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of ___________ (Line 6)
Passengers (Line 5) x 70 kg each
Luggage Rack Mass Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)
TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
LVM Driver + Test Test Curb Mass (Line 4) + Driver _________ (Line 8)
Note 1
Equip. (70 kg)
GVM 100% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) _________ (Line 9)
OVM 112.5% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.125 (Limit to 135% _________ (Line 10)
GAWR)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver = Cargo
Mass (Line - Passenger Mass
Condition Mass Mass Ballast
4)
Note 1
LVM ______(from Line 8) - ______kg 70 kg - 0 kg =________kg
Note 1
GVM ______(from Line 9) - ______kg 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) =________kg
Note 1 Note 2
OVM _____(from Line 10) - ______kg 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) =________kg
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% either front or rear GAMR. Remove ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg and test equipment mass is estimated at 45 kg. Actual masses should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 2: Some cargo carrying trucks may have configurable cargo areas. For these vehicles the maximum passenger mass should not be
used to calculate the cargo ballast for the OVM ballast conditions. Passenger mass is to be based on the number of available seating
positions when the vehicle is configured for the expanded cargo area. (Some seats will be folded down or removed.) See 7.1 GVM (GVW)
Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet D2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Midsize Trucks (> 700 kg Payload)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Weight = Curb Weight (Line 3) + Test Equipment Weight (100 lb) ___________ (Line 4)
Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated ___________ (Line 5)
Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)
Passenger Weight with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of ___________ (Line 6)
Passengers (Line 5) x 154 lb each
Luggage Rack Weight Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 1
LVW Driver + Test Equip. Test Curb Weight (Line 4) + Driver (154 lb) __________ (Line 8)
GVW 100% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) __________ (Line 9)
OVW 112.5% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.125 (Limit to 135% GAWR) __________ (Line 10)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver = Cargo
Weight Passenger Weight
Condition Weight Weight Ballast
(Line 4)
Note 1
LVW ______(from Line 8) - _______lb - 154 lb - 0 lb =______lb
Note 1
GVW ______(from Line 9) - _______lb - 154 lb -______lb (from Line 6) =______lb
Note 1 Note 2
OVW ______(from Line 10) - _______lb - 154 lb -______lb (from Line 6) =______lb
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% of either front or rear GAWR. Remove Ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb and test equipment weight is estimated at 100 lb. Actual weights should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).
Note 2: Some cargo carrying trucks may have configurable cargo areas. For these vehicles the maximum passenger weight should not be
used to calculate the cargo ballast for the OVW ballast condition. Passenger weight is to be based on the number of available seating
positions when the vehicle is configured for the expanded cargo area. (Some seats will be folded down or removed.) See 7.1 GVM (GVW)
Cargo Carrying Configuration for more information.

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Appendix E: Police Vehicles

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet E1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Police Vehicles (Cars and SUVs)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Maximum number of passengers = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 2) – ___________ (Line 4)
1 (driver)
Maximum passenger mass = Max number of passengers (Line 4) x 70 kg ___________ (Line 5)
TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
Note 1 Note 2
LVM Driver + Curb Mass (from Line 3) + Driver (70 kg)
RF Passenger + + Right Front Passenger (70 kg) + 91 kg in ___________ (Line 6)
200 kg the trunk/cargo area
GVM GVM GVMR (from Line 1) ___________ (Line 7)
CARGO AREA BALLAST CALCULATIONS
Ballast Total Vehicle - Curb Mass - Driver - Appropriate = Cargo
Condition Mass (Line 3) Mass Passenger Mass Ballast
LVM = 91 kg
Note 2
GVM _____(from Line 7) - _______kg - 70 kg - _____kg (from Line 5) = __________kg
NOTE: For some driving events (such as high G lateral cornering events, etc.), it may be necessary to remove
all of the ballast from the occupant compartment due to safety concerns.
Note 1: The LVM ballast condition for police vehicles is heavier than for typical passenger vehicles. The additional mass is intended to
represent special equipment located in police vehicles such as the light bar, special bumpers, radio equipment and other routinely carried
emergency equipment.
Note 2: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg. The actual mass should be used whenever possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers
are to be used).

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet E2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Police Vehicles (Cars and SUVs)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 3)
Maximum number of passengers = Designated Seating Capacity (Line 2) – ___________ (Line 4)
1 (driver)
Maximum passenger weight = Max number of passengers (Line 4) x 154 lb ___________ (Line 5)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 1 Note 2
LVW Driver + Curb Weight (from Line 3) + Driver (154 lb)
RF Passenger + + Right Front Passenger (154 lb) + 200 lb in the ___________ (Line 6)
200 lb trunk/cargo area
GVW GVW GVWR (from Line 1) ___________ (Line 7)
CARGO AREA BALLAST CALCULATIONS
Ballast Total Vehicle - Curb Weight - Driver - Appropriate Passenger = Cargo
Condition Weight (Line 3) Weight Weight Ballast
LVW = 200 lb
Note 2
GVW ______(from Line 7) - ________lb - 154 lb -_______lb (from Line 5) = ________lb
NOTE: For some driving events (such as high G lateral cornering events, etc.), it may be necessary to remove
all of the ballast from the occupant compartment due to safety concerns.
Note 1: The LVW ballast condition for police vehicles is heavier than for typical passenger vehicles. The additional weight is intended to
represent special equipment located in police vehicles such as the light bar, special bumpers, radio equipment and other routinely carried
emergency equipment.
Note 2: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb. The actual weight should be used whenever possible (this is not possible when multiple
drivers are to be used.)

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Appendix F: Cab Chassis Trucks and Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 2)

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet F1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Cab Chassis Trucks and
Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 2)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Mass = Curb Mass (Line 3) + Test Equipment Mass (45 kg) ___________ (Line 4)
Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated ___________ (Line 5)
Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)
Passenger Mass with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of ___________ (Line 6)
Passengers (Line 5) x 57 kg each
Luggage Rack Mass Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)
TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
LVM Driver + Test Note 1 __________ (Line 8)
Test Curb Mass (Line 4) + Driver (70 kg)
Equip.
GVM 100% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) __________ (Line 9)
OVM 112.5% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.125 __________ (Line 10)
HCM 125% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.25 (Limit to 135% GAMR) __________ (Line 11)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
Ballast Total Vehicle - Test Curb - Driver = Cargo
- Passenger Mass
Condition Mass Mass (Line 4) Mass Ballast
Note 1
LVM ______(from Line 8) - _______kg - 70 kg - 0 kg = _________kg
Note 1
GVM ______(from Line 9) - _______kg - 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) = _________kg
Note 1
OVM _____(from Line 10) - _______kg - 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) = _________kg
Note 1
HCM _____(from Line 11) - _______kg - 70 kg -_____kg (from Line 6) = _________kg
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% either front or rear GAMR. Remove ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg and test equipment mass is estimated at 45 kg. Actual masses should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet F2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Cab Chassis Trucks and
Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 2)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Designated Seating Capacity ___________ (Line 2)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 3)
Note 1
Test Curb Weight = Curb Weight (Line 3) + Test Equipment Weight (100 lb) ___________ (Line 4)
Number of Passengers with vehicle in passenger configuration = Designated ___________ (Line 5)
Seating Capacity (Line 2) – 1 (Driver)
Passenger Weight with vehicle in passenger configuration = Max Number of ___________ (Line 6)
Passengers (Line 5) x 125 lb each
Luggage Rack Weight Rating (if applicable) ___________ (Line 7)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 1
LVW Driver + Test Test Curb Weight (Line 4) + Driver (154 lb) __________ (Line 8)
Equip.
GVW 100% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) __________ (Line 9)
OVW 112.5% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.125 __________ (Line 10)
HCW 125% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.25 (Limit to 135% GAWR) __________ (Line 11)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Test Curb
Ballast Total Vehicle - Driver = Cargo
Weight - Passenger Weight
Condition Weight Weight Ballast
(Line 4)
Note 1
LVW ______(from Line 8) -_______lb - 154 lb - 0 lb =________lb
Note 1
GVW ______(from Line 9) -_______lb - 154 lb -_______lb (from Line 6) =________lb
Note 1
OVW ______(from Line 10) -_______lb - 154 lb =________lb
Note 1
HCW ______(from Line 11) -_______lb - 154 lb -_______lb (from Line 6) =________lb
Note: Ballast is not to exceed 135% of either front or rear GAWR. Remove Ballast as necessary.
LUGGAGE RACK BALLAST: See 4.3.2 for instructions on luggage rack ballast. Typically, ballast is placed on
the luggage rack for only a portion of the test. Refer to the appropriate test procedure to determine when
during the test that ballast is to be placed on the luggage rack.
Note 1: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb and test equipment weight is estimated at 100 lb. Actual weights should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).

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Appendix G: Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 3)

Cargo ballast, representative of cargo mass, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet G1: Ballast Mass Worksheet for Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 3)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER MASS INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Mass Rating (GVMR) ___________ (Line 1)
Curb Mass ___________ (Line 2)
TOTAL VEHICLE MASS CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Mass
Condition
Note 1
LVM Curb + Driver Curb Mass (Line 2) + Driver (70 kg) __________ (Line 3)
½ Payload Mass Curb + ½ Payload Curb (Line 2) + ½ [GVMR (Line 1) - Curb __________ (Line 4)
Mass (Line 2)]
GVM 100% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) __________ (Line 5)
OVM 112.5% of GVM GVMR (Line 1) x 1.125 __________ (Line 6)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Appropriate
Ballast Total Vehicle - Curb Mass - Driver = Cargo
Passenger
Condition Mass (Line 4) Mass Ballast
Mass
Note 1
LVM _______(from Line 3) - ________kg - 70 kg - __________kg = ________kg
Note 1
½ _______(from Line 4) - ________kg - 70 kg - __________kg = ________kg
Payload
Note 1
GVM _______(from Line 5) - ________kg - 70 kg - __________kg = ________kg
Note 1
OVM _______(from Line 6) - ________kg - 70 kg - __________kg = ________kg
Note 1: Driver mass is estimated at 70 kg and test equipment mass is estimated at 45 kg. Actual masses should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).

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Cargo ballast, representative of cargo weight, should be uniformly distributed in the cargo area (even though
axle ratings may be exceeded).
See section 7.1 for definitions of the terms used in the following data sheet.

Data Sheet G2: Ballast Weight Worksheet for Medium Duty Vehicles (Family 3)
VEHICLE/PASSENGER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ___________ (Line 1)
Curb Weight ___________ (Line 2)
TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT CALCULATIONS
Ballast
Description Ballast Calculation Total Vehicle Weight
Condition
Note 1
LVW Curb + Driver Curb Weight (Line 2) + Driver (154 lb) __________ (Line 3)
½ Payload Curb + ½ Payload Curb Weight (Line 2) + ½ [GVWR (Line 1) - __________ (Line 4)
Weight Curb Weight (Line 2)]
GVW 100% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) __________ (Line 5)
OVW 112.5% of GVW GVWR (Line 1) x 1.125 __________ (Line 6)
CARGO BALLAST CALCULATIONS
- Appropriate
Ballast Total Vehicle - Curb Weight - Driver = Cargo
Passenger
Condition Weight (Line 4) Weight Ballast
Weight
Note 1
LVW _______(from Line 3) - ________lb - 154 lb - __________lb = __________lb
Note 1
½ _______(from Line 4) - ________lb - 154 lb - __________lb = __________lb
Payload
Note 1
GVW _______(from Line 5) - ________lb - 154 lb - __________lb = __________lb
Note 1
OVW _______(from Line 6) - ________lb - 154 lb - __________lb = __________lb
Note 1: Driver weight is estimated at 154 lb and test equipment weight is estimated at 100 lb. Actual weights should be used whenever
possible (this is not possible when multiple drivers are to be used).

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Appendix H: Luggage Rack Ballast - Standard Cargo Test Box

The test box may be constructed of plywood (minimum thickness of 20.0 mm) or steel (minimum thickness of
3.0 mm) and shall be in accordance with Figure H1 and shall not be deformed by the load.
The ballast used to adjust the mass shall be uniformly distributed in the test box.
The center of gravity of the load shall be between 50 to 80 mm over the surface of roof bars, roof rack or roof
deck.

Note 1: If the distance between outside roof bars is more than 900 mm, the test box length shall be equal to this distance plus 100 mm.
Figure H1: Test Box

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Appendix J: Luggage Rack Ballast - Placement of Test Box

The test box shall be firmly attached to the roof bars or roof rack or roof deck as shown in Figures J1 to
preclude any movement between the roof load carrier and the test box.

The distance between the bars of the vehicle shall be in accordance with the instructions for the fitting and use
of the devices. If it is not defined in the manufacturer's instructions, the distance between the roof bars of the
vehicle shall be 700 mm. Where special roof bars are required, they shall be permanently attached to the
vehicle. The accessory shall be mounted at the middle of the vehicle.

Adjustable roof carrier devices shall be tested in the most unfavorable mounting circumstances authorized by
the fitting instruction.

Figure J1: Test Box Location

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