Vehicle Weighing
- Motorhomes
- Accessorised 4WDs
- Pre-purchase vehicle check
- Machinery
Prepare Yourself for Safe and Legal Travel
Understand your vehicle’s real-world weight with our professional mobile weighing service across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Why Weigh Your Vehicle?
Cars & 4WDs
Overweight cars and 4WDs can be a result of multiple accessories or vehicle modifications, this includes accessories such as bull bars, roof racks etc and modifications like larger wheels, long range fuel tanks and dual battery systems.
Every bit of weight consumes your available payload (typically 500-600kgs for most 4WDs – a legal limit set by the vehicle manufacturer). Payload is consumed not only by the weight of accessories and modifications, but also from your cargo, fuel and passengers.
Motorhomes
Understand Your Towing Capacity
Your vehicle’s towing limits are variable and depend on its current weight. When towing, your vehicle payload, and rear axle load, needs to also account for the tow ball mass which typically consumes approximately 50% of your available payload, leaving little room for vehicle accessories, modifications or cargo, such as drawers and a drinks fridge.
Machinery
Corner balancing of machinery is important for safe handling and operation. Tare weights are required for engineering, compliance and registration purposes.
Stay Legal & Insured
- Void your insurance
- Result in fines or defects
- Create liability in the event of an accident
Our Car & 4WD Weighing Service
We provide a detailed assessment of your vehicle in real travel conditions.
What We Measure
- Total vehicle weight (GVM)
- Front and rear axle loads
- Individual wheel weights
- Available payload capacity
- Tare weights (if required for registration or compliance purposes)
What We Identify
- Overloaded axles
- Uneven weight distribution
- Reduced towing capacity
- Suspension stress
This gives you a clear picture of what your vehicle can safely carry and tow.
Pre-tow Vehicle Check
Not sure what your vehicle can tow?
Our car and 4WD weighing service is ideal before purchasing a:
Caravan
Boat
Horse Float
Trailer
We help you understand:
- Your remaining payload
- Axle loads and balance
- Suspension impacts that may require upgrades
This prevents costly mistakes and ensures your vehicle is suitable for your intended setup.
What's Included in Your Assessment
Accurate Vehicle Weighing
We use calibrated, high-precision wheel scales to measure your vehicle with +/- 1kg accuracy.
Load & Setup Review
We assess how your accessories and gear impact your vehicle's payload, weight (axle & wheel loads, GVM), and balance.
Practical Recommendations
We provide clear suggestions on:
- Load reduction
- Weight redistribution
- Suspension upgrades (if required)
What You Receive
Clear Understanding of Your Vehicle Limits
Know exactly how much weight your vehicle is carrying, and if required, what it can safely tow. This includes identifying remaining payload, Gross Combined Mass (GCM), understanding your suspension impacts and options to address them. We explain all the options to you.
Detailed Weighing Report
You'll receive a comprehensive report including:
- Vehicle weight breakdown
- Axle loads and individual wheel weights
- Suspension impacts
- Remaining payload
- Recommendations, including product upgrades
Confidence Before you Tow
Avoid guesswork and make informed decisions about your towing or vehicle setup. See us first for the unbiased advice you need to ensure you don't over-invest in uneccessary upgrades.
Client Testimonials
Why Choose Us for Car & 4WD Weighing?
Towing & Vehicle Expertise
Qualified mechanic and licensed vehicle tester with 25+ years' industry experience.
Precision Equipment
Our calibrated weighing equipment provides highly accurate results with +/- 1kg accuracy.
Mobile Convenience
With mobile equipment, we come to you in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Simple, Honest Advice
No jargon, no bias, just clear, practical guidance you can act on immediately.
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass)
The maximum allowable weight of your fully loaded vehicle, including passengers, fuel, accessories and cargo (payload).
Payload
The amount of weight you can pack/add to your vehicle, including passengers, gear, cargo, and tow ball mass (when hitched).
Axle Loads
The weight distributed across the front and rear axles. Exceeding axle limits can impact safety and handling.
GCM (Gross Combined Mass)
The maximum allowable combined weight of your vehicle and trailer.
Vehicle Weights Explained
Understanding key weight terms is essential before towing.
More Mobile Vehicle Weighing Services
Trailer Weighing
Smooth sailing starts here. Our trailer weighing and assessment service will ensure you are travelling within the specified weight limits for your car and trailer, providing safe and balanced transport for your vessel.
Caravan Weighing
Keep your family safe. Our complete towing setup assessment will identify whether your car and caravan are within their specified weight limits, are appropriately balanced and travelling at the correct towing height.
Horse Float Weighing
Safeguard your equine friends. Our horse float weighing and assessment service ensures a safe, legal and comfortable journey for you and your horses.
Commercial Vehicle Weighing
Keep your trade vehicles safe. Our weighing service for light commercial vehicles ensures you and your employees are responsibly loaded and balanced to make sure you remain safe, legal and insured.
Products & Accessories
Explore our range of professionally endorsed towing products—hand‑picked to complement your vehicle and caravan setup. Whether you're improving safety, boosting performance, or fine‑tuning your towing experience, these products deliver reliability you can count on.
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Car & 4WD Weighing FAQs
Why should I weigh my vehicle before towing?
To understand your true towing capacity and ensure you remain within legal and safe limits.
Do I need to bring anything?
Your vehicle should be set up as it would be for travel, including accessories and typical gear to provide the mosr accurate results, particularly in relation to load distribution and balance.
How long does it take?
Most vehicle-only weighing assessments take around 45–60 minutes.
Can you tell me what I can safely tow?
Yes. Based on your vehicle’s weight, we can estimate your safe towing capacity.
What if my vehicle is already overweight?
We provide practical solutions to reduce load or improve your setup. We stock a range of complementary towing products that can safely prepare you for travel.