Truck maximum payload
Also called: max payload, truck capacity, payload rating
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A truck's maximum payload is the heaviest cargo weight it can safely carry, excluding the truck's own weight; across Mirabk's fleet this ranges from 3 tonnes for a dyna to 40 tonnes for a lowbed.
What maximum payload means
Maximum payload is the heaviest cargo weight a truck can safely carry, excluding the truck’s own weight. It varies by truck type and design, from a small vehicle to a large trailer.
Payload across Mirabk’s fleet
| Truck type | Max payload |
|---|---|
| Dyna | 3 tonnes |
| Large dyna | 5 tonnes |
| Box truck | 10 tonnes |
| Flatbed | 12 tonnes |
| Box trailer | 26 tonnes |
| Reefer trailer | 26 tonnes |
| Curtain-side trailer | 27 tonnes |
| Trailer | 28 tonnes |
| Container chassis | 30 tonnes |
| Tipper | 30 tonnes |
| Lowbed | 40 tonnes |
Payload vs gross weight
Payload is the cargo weight alone, while gross weight adds the truck’s own weight, the driver and fuel on top of the cargo. When booking a truck, the number that matters for planning a shipment is the payload, not the gross weight.
Why it matters for your business
Booking a truck with less payload than your cargo’s actual weight means delay or rejection at the pickup point. Knowing the payload upfront saves you from choosing the wrong truck the first time.
Compare every type
The Mirabk app shows each truck type’s payload before booking, so you can match it precisely to your cargo’s weight.