Is GVM the same as carrying capacity?
Is GVM the same as carrying capacity? This is simply the maximum load your vehicle can carry as specified by the manufacturer. Just deduct your vehicle's Kerb Mass from its Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and what's left is the amount of stuff you can load into it. How much weight can a LandCruiser ute carry? The LandCruiser 79 Series has a 3500kg maximum braked towing capacity (with a maximum 350kg on the towball). Toyota's official specs give the Cruiser's weight as 2316kg, including the optional tray fitted. We took the test vehicle to a public weigh bridge to find it...