Originally Posted by Mike B
I don't know your laws, so won't be any help in figuring out why someone in the past de-rated your truck. Here in the US many States allow the owners to lower their GVW classification/rating to reduce their annual registration fee's. If they get caught going over their reduced GVW rating they get a heavy fine.

I would think showing your data plate to the authorities would allow you to go back to the original GVW rating (8600 KG)...

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I'll have to ask the inspection agency and see what my options are. I'm guessing it's got to do with weight distribution, so maybe it's as easy as converting it into a flatbed truck and I'll have the correct weight back. I hope the plate is enough to convince them, but I have my doubts... They are a nitpicky bunch, might need some form of official GM document that says this exact truck is rated at 8600kg total weight...


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