How we source our data

Every mass figure on this site is transcribed by hand from the vehicle manufacturer's own published spec sheet or brochure. Each row carries a link to that source and the date we last checked it.

What we will not do

We do not estimate a mass figure. If a manufacturer does not publish a number, the field reads "Not published" and stays blank. That is deliberate. Other tools fill those gaps with modelled or representative values, which looks more complete and is worth less: you cannot take an estimated GVM to an engineer, and you should not plan a build around one.

Where the gaps are

We currently publish 403 variants across 15 model lines. Coverage by field:

Kerb weight401 of 403
GVM403 of 403
GCM382 of 403
Braked towing403 of 403
Rear axle rating241 of 403
Front axle rating96 of 403
Tow ball maximum191 of 403
Roof load rating38 of 403

Roof load rating is the biggest gap, and it is not an oversight on our part — most manufacturers simply never publish it. Ford, for one, publishes neither a tow ball rating nor a roof rating anywhere in its Ranger specifications.

Keeping it current

Manufacturers revise these figures at model-year updates, usually quietly. We re-check the range on a schedule, and when a figure changes we archive the old row rather than overwrite it, dated, so anyone who planned a build on last year's numbers can still see what was published at the time.

Tell us if we're wrong

If a figure here disagrees with your compliance plate or your weighbridge ticket, the plate wins. Let us know and we'll re-check against the source.