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Drop-On Carrier Weights and Nose Weights

Carrier Type Carrier Weight Nose Weight Un-loaded NoseWeight Loaded
2 Bike 14.5kg 18.5kg 57kg
2 Bike 4x4 14.5kg 20kg 64kg
3 Bike 19kg 27kg 90kg
3 Bike 4x4 19kg 29.5kg 104kg
4 Bike (Inc Centre post) 21.5kg 32kg 122.5kg
4 Bike 4x4 (Inc Centre post) 21.5kg 35.5kg 140.5kg
Multi-Purpose 18kg 26.5kg Note f
Multi-Purpose + Drop on Box 31.5kg 46kg Note f
Multi-Purpose 4x4 18kg 28.5kg Note g
Multi-Purpose 4x4 + Drop on Box 31.5kg 50.5kg Note g

Note f
Nose Weights can be calculated as follows : weight of load + 45% of load weight + nose weight of unloaded carrier

Note g
Nose Weights can be calculated as follows : weight of load + 60% of load weight + nose weight of unloaded carrier

All loaded cycle carrier nose weights include the weight of average adult cycles and necessary tie down straps.

If child cycles are carried, these weights may be reduced slightly.

Please check that your vehicle noseweight is compatible to the carrier of your choice.

Drop on carriers Ltd cannot be responsible for mis-use having provided this as adequate information for safe and legal use.