Measured Tare Weights
While LoadMate can operate using manufacturer-supplied base weights, obtaining actual measured weights through a professional weight check significantly improves both the accuracy of your data and the safety of your towing setup.
This is especially important when assessing axle load limits, particularly for pre-owned or modified vehicles.
In LoadMate, the app prioritises:
- Actual axle weights (if available)
- Then, actual vehicle tare weight
- Finally, manufacturer-supplied base figures if no measured data is entered
📏 Note: These weights should be taken with the vehicle and trailer unhitched — that is, when both are in their unladen (tare) state.
Without real-world axle data, LoadMate applies a default estimation:
- 54% of the vehicle's kerb weight is allocated to the front axle
- 46% to the rear axle
This basic method provides a starting point that allows you to visualise how additional loads — especially tow ball download — affect your axle limits.
🧠 While useful, this is still an estimate. For the most accurate and meaningful results, we strongly recommend obtaining a professional weight check report that includes axle weights at tare.
Fields Provided in LoadMate for Measured Data
If you’ve had a weight check done, you can enter the following values for maximum precision:
Vehicle:
- Actual Front Axle Tare Weight
- Actual Rear Axle Tare Weight
- Actual Vehicle Tare Weight
Trailer:
- Actual Tare Weight
- Actual Axle Group Tare Weight
- Actual Tow Ball Tare Weight