Converting tow weight to actual weight

[JackTar]

If I have a tow bar rated to 1250kg what is the actual weight that I can tow? How do I convert it? Is there some sort of equation you use as it is obviously not just 1 for 1.

[sharky]

Depends on what veehical ya have ;)

[BANDITROD]

mate that shit is only there so they can cover there own arse if it breaks ....what are you planing on towing i have towed 2.5 ton on a shitty little tow bar before wothout any dramas behind an ED falcon

[jmw76]

A 1250kg tow bar is generally designed for towing a trailer of up to 1250kg.
It is more a design issue than anything else.
THere is usually a reasonable factor of safety built into all designs, but once you are above the rated capacity you are on your own in terms of manufactures backing and more importantly your insurance company.

Typically the down force on the towball is also usually limited to 10% of the tow capacity. In your case this would be 125kg.

I have towed above the towbar capacity without problems, however I have seen other bars bend/break when overloaded.

Cheers

[Tony OW31]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

If I have a tow bar rated to 1250kg what is the actual weight that I can tow? How do I convert it? Is there some sort of equation you use as it is obviously not just 1 for 1.

If you want to be legal, 1250kg is the limit, if you don't care, whatever you like:)

[JackTar]

Cheers guys, probably won't ever tow anything weighing more than 1250 but I just didn't know if it was like a percentage of what it is rated to or something like that.

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by Tony OW31


quote:Originally posted by JackTar

If I have a tow bar rated to 1250kg what is the actual weight that I can tow? How do I convert it? Is there some sort of equation you use as it is obviously not just 1 for 1.

If you want to be legal, 1250kg is the limit, if you don't care, whatever you like:)


As Tony said, plus.........
Im looking at a trailer/bike set up, but I cant go over 1500kg,
because thats what my vehicle's towing spec max's out at.
Not just the law, I dont want a insurance claim knocking back 2
or 3 trashed bikes because they can tell me I was overweight.

[Large]

Cant you add a bit of extra strength with a bit of rope and a few of your semen knots?

[Tony OW31]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

If I have a tow bar rated to 1250kg what is the actual weight that I can tow? How do I convert it? Is there some sort of equation you use as it is obviously not just 1 for 1.

Also be aware that anything over 750kgs (including the weight of the trailer) requires brakes.

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Large

Cant you add a bit of extra strength with a bit of rope and a few of your semen knots?


Why are you so obsessed with my semen Rich?[:0]