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Payload

usgb/ˈpeɪləʊd/Volume
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Transport Capacity

Payload refers to the weight a vehicle can safely transport, not its own weight.

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Make sure the van doesn't exceed its payload limit by loading it cautiously.
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Weight Importance

In transport, payload affects fuel consumption and vehicle performance.

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Reducing the payload can increase the truck’s mileage.
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Safety Concern

Overloading past the payload capacity can be dangerous and illegal.

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The overloaded truck was fined for exceeding its payload.
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