Vehicle Selection Flashcards
Payload
How much weight (people and cargo) a vehicle can carry
Questions to be asked when selecting a vehicle: Storage
How large a space will be needed for cargo
Questions to be asked when selecting a vehicle: Passengers
How many passengers will a vehicle need to hold
Towing
Will the vehicle be used for towing
Workflow
Will the driver need to access the cargo area from the cab
Questions to be asked when selecting a vehicle: Security
Will the equipment, supplies, and materials need to be protected
Questions to be asked when selecting a vehicle: Driving Terrain
Where will the vehicle primarily be used, on or off-road
Legal Requirements
Does the vehicle require drivers to have a special license or permit to be able to operate legally
Curb Weight
Weight of an unloaded vehicle
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Weight of a vehicle at any given time
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Maximum allowable weight of the vehicle (curb+payload) as indicated by the manufacturer
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
Maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and a loaded trailer (curb+payload+trailer) as indicated by the manufacturer
Axle Ratio
Final driver ratio of the transmission in highest gear, higher ration means lower fuel economy but better trailering acceleration
Diesel vs Gasoline
Diesel - Higher low RPM torque, longer engine life, higher fuel economy and resale
Gasoline - Better power at high RPM, cheaper, easier to maintain
AME
Aftermarket Equipment, ladder racks, toolboxes, truck caps and shells, bedliners, interior bin packages, decales, towing and trailering equipment
