Peugeot 407 2.0 HDI Kerbweight (136 BHP)

[mjdawes]

Dear all

Confused?? I am

Parkers, carfiles etc all list 407 2L HDi (136 BHP) as 1635Kg.

The handbook listed as 1723Kg? Would this include driver? Why the discrepancy?

Coincidentally, The Practical caravan tested the 170BHP 2L version and listed the kerbweight as 1750. There would not be that much difference 1635 - 1750 surely, so the handbook must be nearer right.

I know the theory about cars not weighing the same and should go to weigh bridge, which I shall do, just need to get the matter of figures resolved.

Any help appreciated

 

[Lutz]

Actually, by saying, quote:"

I know the theory about cars not weighing the same and should go to weigh bridge," you really have answered your own question. If an accurate figure is important to you, there is no other way to resolve your issue.

However, the difference between the lightest and the heaviest data that you give is only a fraction over

 

[Tram]

Train weight, kerb weight and towing limit should be on a plate under the bonnet or on a door pillar. Your users book should show it all too.

On my Galaxy the plate is almost hidden under the drivers side bonnet hinge and needs brushing with water in order to read it.

 

[Lutz]

Kerbweight is not normally shown on the VIN plate.

 

[Tram]

You are correct Lutz,

Kerbweight isn't there. My plate has Gross Vehicle Mass first then the gross Towed Mass (Train Weight?) then the front and rear axle loadings.

Not a lot of use all in all.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hi Tram,

The information is very useful, especially for a caravanner. It confirms the exact limits for the vehicle, and any trailer you can tow with the vehicle.

Kerbweight has little relevance to towing capacity, unless you driving licence is class B only which limits you to a gross train weight of 3500Kg, and where the trailer does not exceed the kerb weight of the towing vehicle.

As for the much quoted 85%, it has no relevance in law, but it is sensible to keep the trailer as light as possible.