The maximum ball weight which can be imposed on a landcruiser 200. Nov 20, 2015 we had the same issue with our 200 series, we added air bags to the rear and it solved the problem. This is a suspension upgrade that increases the cruisers gross vehicle. The only exception i am aware of if the 200 series toyota landcruiser. Toyota landcruiser 200 series if you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. Lc200 gvm upgrade 3800kg 7300kg gcm lovells carrum downs. That particular vehicles gcm is taken to be gvm or gross vehicle mass plus maximum towing capacity. Lets face it, the landcruiser 200 is extremely distinctive in its styling and proportions, it will never be mistaken for anything else. Shauno from 4wd action talks about gcm law changes duration. Land cruiser 200 series oe gvm 3300kg 3350kg btc 3500kg gcm 6000kg.
Gcm or gross combined mass is probably the biggest issue facing caravanners at the moment especially those who drive one of the later model dual cab utes. I have a 2009 200 series land cruiser and nowhere can i find a specification of gcm. Jan 26, 2018 gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series. Toyota landcruiser lc200 wagon 1107 on build date btc upgrades federal and state compliance. It is included when calculating the gvm of the tow vehicle. The gcm of the current vx landcruiser is 6850kg, the gvm is 3350, and it can tow up to 3500kg. Toyota 200 series landcruiser owners and enthusiasts in perthwestern australia. We had the same issue with our 200 series, we added air bags to the rear and it solved the problem.
So in the case of the land cruiser, youll now only be able to tow a maximum of your gcm minus the gvm. Project200 documents the modifications and accessories ive chosen for my landcruiser 200 touring build, usually with videos and stepbystep guides for anyone else looking to install the same. The weight of accessories, luggage, tow ball weight, passengers, fishing gear, water, maybe some beer and wine add up very quickly, especially on the 200 series landcruiser. I have read that toyota did not specify a gcm for the early 200 series and that therefore, the arithmetic. The solution for owners of toyota landcruiser 200 series for new or preowned used vehicles wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to. Toyota hilux 150 series 4x4 3052015 to 3300kg up from standard gvm of 2710kg extra cab. The gcm of a motor vehicle means the greatest possible sum of the maximum loaded mass of the motor. In the case of one of the later model aussie utes with an upgrade to 7000 kg gcm you could then at least have the tow vehicle weighing the same as the caravan which would. Nov 04, 2017 to make the most of all that space, the 200 series boasts aboveaverage weight capacities, including a healthy 6850kg gcm and 3350kg gvm. So whether youre on the road, crawling up muddy rivers or battling in the bush, youll quickly appreciate the qualities that gave landcruiser 200 its hardearned. Toyota 200 series 3800kg gvm upgrade west coast suspensions. The 200 series still felt really settled on the rough stuff. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles.
We have a 2004 100 series landcruiser which has a payload of only 605 kg and this has to include the ball weight of the van. Gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. We have a bullbar and drawers and by the time we added our weight, recovery gear, water, fridge and tools etc and then the towball weight we were over the limit. Gcm upgrade why you need to consider this all around oz. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser was the lovells gvm upgrade. Each kit has different components and different advantages disadvantages. With the exception of the large american trucks such as the ford f250350 or dodge ram 3500, its almost impossible for. If you need to tow big loads regularly, look for something with a higher gcm and gvm, and the highest torque numbers you can find. I might as well post up the 120 series for posterity.
The maximum towing capacity is 3500kg if you have a 4000kg platinum gvm upgrade fitted. You are correct, the gross combination mass gcm is the maximum weight of the vehicle, including passengers, luggage, payload, or whatever is in the vehicle, plus the weight of the caravan or trailer including whatever is being carried in it. View toyota land cruiser 200 specifications, including dimensions and weight, engine range and performance, fuel consumption etc. Aug 08, 2016 update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. I was left with no option but to have the upgrade carried out after a visit to the weigh bridge stated the weight of. The landcruiser 200 series lovellsgvm of 4000kg platinum cpa 4025746734 if you have a lovells 4000kg platinum gvm upgrade fitted you are not eligible to increase your braked towing capacity btc to 4000kg.
Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. Cpa 46734 toyota landcruiser 200 series commercial wagon to 4000kg original gvm is 3300kg gcm7500kg minus ball weight of towed apparatus cpa 42029 toyota hilux 150. Lc200 gvm upgrade 3800kg 7300kg gcm lovells carrum. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser. Landcruiser 200 king off the road toyota australia.
And its all too easy for things to become unstuck by the dreaded gcm. Vehicles like 200 series landcruisers and land rover. Toyota landcruiser 200 series v8 torque lockup kit. Are you concerned your 200 series gcm and gvm is not legally carrying the weight your require of it. At 2861kg, it is heavier than the cruiser, but while its maximum towing capacity is the same 3. The only exception i am aware of if the 200 series toyota landcruiser pre dpf models.
Unsealed 4x4 payload, gvm, and what you need to know. Toyota land cruiser 200 series vs y62 nissan patrol 2020. In the case of the 200 series toyota if the van was 3500 kg atm and with the upgrade the tow vehicle would be 3800 kg then the tug would be 300 kg heavier than the trailer. Suspension upgrade on landcruiser 200s the grey nomads forum. To get an idea of the problem, we need to look at some practical examples. Dec 20, 2016 gcm refers to the total combined weight of the tow vehicle and the caravan, the maximum of which is stipulated by the manufacturer of the tow vehicle, not the caravan. In the case of the toyota 200series, theres an additional 300kg with a full 180litre longrange diesel tank, twinwheel carrier and drawers. Ball weight this is the amount of weight a trailer imposes vertically on the tow bar of the tow vehicle. Feb 15, 2017 gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. That leaves a useful 610kg payload including up to 200kg on the roof which can be legally carried, even when towing the maximum 3500kg, although any weight on the tow ball will eat into the payload. May 31, 2016 if you need to tow big loads regularly, look for something with a higher gcm and gvm, and the highest torque numbers you can find.
With the exception of the large american trucks such as the ford f250350 or dodge ram 3500, its almost impossible for a family to tour whilst remaining below the standard gvm, particularly when towing. Vehicles like 200 series landcruisers and land rover discovery 4s are much more suited to heavy towing tasks than a dualcab unless youre talking something like an f250 or dodge ram. That particular vehicles gcm is taken to be gvm or. Series boasts aboveaverage weight capacities, including a healthy 6850kg gcm and 3350kg gvm. Apr 21, 2016 attached is a photo of my 200 series after a 3800 gvm upgrade from lovells. Toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon to 3800kg original gvm is 3300kg cpa 42029. Its hard to believe the 200 series landcruiser was originally released in 2007. The 120 is about 400kg lighter than the 100 attachment0.
Every vehicle that comes into this country will have a gcm figure on its compliance plate. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to. If you have a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your braked towing capacity. Original gvm 3300kg new gvm 3800kg, new gcm 7300kg. Gvm and gcm upgrades whether youre tackling corrugated roads, rough terrain, or planning to tow a caravan across the country, you cant go past tjm 4. This kit is for brand new preregistered vehicles australia wide fitting and federal approval valid in all states is available from superior engineering or one of our federally approved production. The landcruiser 200 series lovells braked towing capacity btc of 4000kg if you have a lovells 4000kg braked towing capacity btc upgrade already fitted to your vehicle in conjunction with the lovells. The gcm of a motor vehicle means the greatest possible sum of the maximum loaded mass of the motor vehicle and. Both the stage 1 and stage 2 kit will infact upgrade your braked towing capacity to 4000kg.
As our vehicle was under warranty we contacted toyota to ensure that by adding the airbags we did not void the warranty. Toyota hilux 150 series 4x4 3052015 to 3300kg up from standard gvm of 2710kg extra cab, 2780kg dual cab and 2835kg single cab state compliance only. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers. The landcruiser 200 series lovells braked towing capacity btc of 4000kg if you have a lovells 4000kg braked towing capacity btc upgrade already fitted to your vehicle in conjunction with the lovells 3800kg gvm, it is not possible to increase your gvm from 3800kg to 4000kg without loosing your 4000kg btc. Landcruiser 200 series lovells 4000kg towing upgrade. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who. The weight of accessories, luggage, tow ball weight, passengers. Tare weight was measured after lc200 had left the showroom floor and been placed onto a calibrated weighbridge at bam garage completely stock, fully fuelled. Gcm gross combined mass is used by vehicle manufacturers in sales. We have a bullbar and drawers and by the time we added our weight. Eventstrails 49 eventstrails lcdc 6 official thread. To make the most of all that space, the 200 series boasts aboveaverage weight capacities, including a healthy 6850kg gcm and 3350kg gvm.
Toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing upgrade to 4000kg. Oct 12, 2017 its hard to believe the 200 series landcruiser was originally released in 2007. Toyota landcruiser 200 series 4,000kg braked towing capacity btc, 3,800kg gvm, 7,800kg gcm, 400kg ball weight, 1200lbs weight distribution hitch with 95mm adjustable shank. However, with a tjm gvm plus upgrade you can worry less about what youre carrying and more about where youre going. Gcm refers to the total combined weight of the tow vehicle and the caravan, the maximum of which is stipulated by the manufacturer of the tow vehicle, not the caravan. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to. Vehicles like 200 series landcruisers and land rover discovery 4s. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers. Attached is a photo of my 200 series after a 3800 gvm upgrade from lovells. If you think that your vehicle maybe pushing its weight limits you may be relieved to know we can increase your 200 series gcm.
As our vehicle was under warranty we contacted toyota to ensure that by adding the airbags. You are correct, the gross combination mass gcm is the maximum weight of the vehicle. Kakadu model shown ebony 202 graphite8 1g3 glacier white 040 silver pearl8 1f7. The modification every landcruiser 200 series customer must have. This enables the operator to legally carry 450kg over the factory stipulated gvm. The factory braked tow capacity on the 200 series landcruiser can be upgraded from 3500kg to 4000kg.
So whether youre on the road, crawling up muddy rivers or battling in the bush, youll quickly appreciate the qualities that gave landcruiser 200 its hardearned reputation as king off the road. In the case of the lc200 with a 3800kg gvm upgrade, thats 3050kg 6850kg minus 3800kg of towing capacity at the new upgraded gvm. Gvm land cruiser 200 series diesel performance tune gold coast. With a 4200kg gross vehicle mass and 3500kg brake tow capacity or 4000kg gvm and 3500kg btc. Lets take a look at the landcruiser 200 series gxl turbodiesel. This is 700kg in excess of the mazdas gcm of 6000kg. Tare weight was measured after lc200 had left the showroom floor. I was left with no option but to have the upgrade carried out after a visit to the weigh bridge stated the weight of the vehicle at 3220 klg without caravan attached and other items carried in the car.