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Old 09-05-09, 00:09
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I have just bought a chev tipper in a used condition. What I need to know is what the weight of the truck is? thanking you
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Old 09-05-09, 00:41
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Book answer for the Canadian version which has several differences from the Australian version (single rear wheels, among others).
Empty 10060 pounds
Gross 16780 pounds
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Old 09-05-09, 00:42
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c30 cab chassis is about 2.7 ton plus roughly 1-1.5 ton for tray body and rams
around 4 ton at a guess ??
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Old 09-05-09, 00:54
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Well done Colin. Look forward to a pic when you get it home.
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Old 09-05-09, 00:54
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The Canadian version is listed as a 3 tonner.
I suspect that mine is lighter than standard due to rusting (as well as some parts removed to let the department of Veteran's Affairs (ab)use it as a snow plow).
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