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Cliffy1983(I'm new)I'm new
7 Aug 2025

Hi,

For the Definition ‘Basic Kerb Weight’ as used by ATO would you use the ‘Minimum Kerb Weight’ or ‘Kerb Weight’ to define the payload of a vehicle?


E.g. Ford Australia Specifications.


Kerb Weight includes the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, without occupants, luggage or cargo and with the heaviest possible combination of factory fitted optional equipment included. 


Minimum Kerb Weight includes the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, without occupants, luggage or cargo and with the lightest possible orderable combination of factory fit equipment. 


Reason for my question is that some Ford Rangers are now being excluded from being able to Lease through novated lease companies.

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YellowPotato(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
7 Aug 2025

Couldn't you try the Kerb weight first since that's the worse case scenario for your carrying capacity? "heaviest possible combination"



https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/types-of-fringe-benefits/fbt-on-cars-other-vehicles-parking-and-tolls/exempt-use-of-eligible-vehicles#Calculateloadcarryingcapacityof1tonneorm


If that's less than 1 tonne, then do the minimum kerb weight. If that's also less than 1 tonne, then it means impossible to have 1 tonne carrying capacity. If more than 1 tonne with the minimum kerb weight, I think you will need to figure out what 'combination of factory fitted optional equipment' that vehicle has.

Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
7 Aug 2025

From ATO tax ruling MT2024

".., basic kerb weight is synonymous with unladen weight, as specified in the Australian Design Rules, being the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, oil and coolant together with spare wheel, tools (including jack) and installed options. It does not include the weight of goods or occupants."

MT 2024 | Legal database

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