Being a 200 series owner, with a lovells gvm upgrade, i can hardly wait for the towing capacity to be upgraded. Toyota s landcruiser 200 series and the nissan patrol are two iconic and very effective 4wds with massive reputations as topnotch towing wagons. This process ensures that your vehicle is gvm legal in all states of australia. Toyota landcruiser lc200 wagon 1107 on build datebtc upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the pra.
And thats without a single can or bottle of your favourite tipple. Toyota landcruiser 200 series certified gvm rating of 3720 kgs. If you add the maximum braked towing weight 3500kg and the gvm 3350kg together you get 6850kg. Upgrade your land cruiser gvm from factory 3300kg to 3800kg or 4000kg with the platinum series. Ive been doing a bit of research and i see that the figures seem to vary a bit between models and markets and just random variations. Hello guys, anyone able to share what their tare and gvm figures for their 80s are. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrade ironman 4x4. Our new vehicle gvm upgrades are only granted by the federal department of infrastructure and transport after detailed tests have been carried out by old man emu engineers. King shocks 3800kg federally approved land cruiser 200 series gvm upgrade. With the exception of the large american trucks such as the ford f250350 or dodge ram 3500, its almost impossible for a family to tour whilst remaining below the standard gvm, particularly when towing.
Used toyota land cruiser for sale with photos carfax. Gvm upgrade solutions for toyota landcruiser 200 series 09. Prior to having the lovell gvm upgrade to our 2011 landcruiser, i too did a lot of research. Dont forget to grab a new gasketwasher for the sump plug. We have 245 toyota land cruiser vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 155 1owner cars, and 225 personal use cars. Toyota s big landcruiser gets even bigger for 2008, with the highlight of the new 200 series being a superb new 4. But how do they fare, each towing almost three tonnes, in a oneonone faceoff on the road and off of it. Toyota landcruiser 200 series v8 torque lockup kit. All 200 series 3800kg gvm kits will be supplied with certification and instructions on how to implement your gvm upgrade approval. The solution for owners of toyota landcruiser 200 series for new or preowned used vehicles wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety. In the case of the toyota 200series, theres an additional 300kg with a full 180litre longrange diesel tank, twinwheel carrier and drawers. Toyota landcruiser lc200 wagon 1107 on build date btc upgrades federal and state compliance. View toyota land cruiser 200 specifications, including dimensions and weight, engine range and performance, fuel consumption etc.
Find the best toyota land cruiser for sale near you. A full oil and oil filter change in the landcruiser 200 requires 9. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing. Not only can the gvm be increased on the toyota landcruiser 200 series, but the braked towing capacity can also be increased from 3500kg to 4000kg. The 200 series landcruiser is a large, powerful passenger wagon with extremely good off road and touring capabilities, frequently used for. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company. Toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing upgrade to 4000kg.
Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrade the solution for owners of toyota landcruiser 200 series for new or preowned used vehicles. Once the approved suspension system and gvm upgrade compliance plate has been fitted to your vehicle by an authorised old man emu installer, it can be registered according to its new, increased gvm. Unladen or kerb weight appears to be more realistic in terms of the vehicle being ready to drive, and often includes an assumed mass of driver. Read more about the toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing capacity upgrade here. Unfortunately you cannot increase the maximum towing capacity over the manufacturers specifications just by doing a gvm upgrade, a towing upgrade is currently only available for the toyota 150 series prado and the 200 series landcruiser. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet. Landcruiser 200 series dual cab ute conversion by dmw industries. Gvm and gcm upgrades whether youre tackling corrugated roads, rough terrain, or planning to tow a caravan across the country, you cant go past tjm 4. The usable payload of many 4x4 vehicles today is minimal. Toyota landcruiser 200 gvm upgrade 3800kg lovells tjm. Indeed the 200 series remains a mighty machine and one that continues to deliver supreme onroad refinement and comfort as well as excellent offroad capability.
Yes this is certainly the case, and the braked towing capacity increase is ssm approved. Landcruiser 200 series dual cab conversion the ultimate dual cab 4x4 ute. Thank you for your thoughts on this ever evolving subject. As is the case with many other large wagons, andrew anticipated his vehicle, fullyequipped and ready to travel, would be over its gvm. Payload, gvm, and what you need to know unsealed 4x4. Landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades are now available. I dont want to tow 4000kg, i just want the buffer zone of 100 or so. If you own a 200 series land cruiser prado or hilux. Toyota land cruiser 200 series to get the case study underway, we have chosen two popular 4x4s toyotas 200series land cruiser and. Additional basic optional equipment and two or three adult male occupants will bring the vehicle close to its legal maximum weight gvm in many cases. Transmission lockup kits are available for toyota land cruiser 200 series, toyota prado and toyota hilux. Gvm upgrade toyota 200 series landcruiser statewide 4x4.
Landcruiser 200 king off the road toyota australia. I found food bazaar supermarkets on old olivette road buncombe asheville. Toyota landcruiser 200 series if you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. From the toyota factory, the 200 series only has a payload of 610kgs. Torque converter lockup diesel performance tune gold. They have a gvm from the factory of 3,350kg and a curb weight of 2,705kg vx turbodiesel model, leaving a payload of 645kg.
Additional basic optional equipment and two or three. Gvm rating of 3720kgs an increase in payload of 370 kgs. We ensure that the increase in a vehicles gvm following the fitment of a complete suspension system meets the minimum adr safety requirements. Gvm is the total permissible combined weight of the vehicle, including occupants, fuel and cargo. The basic package remains the same, which is why the cruiser continues to sell strongly around 12,000 in australia in 2016. We have a bullbar and drawers and by the time we added our weight, recovery gear, water, fridge and tools etc and then the towball weight we were over the limit. Starting with a standard 200 series landcruiser wagon, dmw create the complete vehicle package. This kit is for brand new preregistered vehicles australia wide fitting and federal approval valid in all states is available from superior engineering or one of our federally approved production. Ironman 4x4 has received federal approval for its gvm upgrades increase of 650kg to suit the toyota landcruiser 200 series. Our gvm kit complies with dotars and australian regulations. Apr 21, 2016 sadley the 100 series landcruiser is not in this equation. Does increasing my gvm also increase my gcm or my towing capacity. Landcruiser 200 series lovells 4000kg towing upgrade. A gvm upgrade ensures safety and legality, particularly when towing.
Landcruiser 200 series dual cab ute conversion by dmw. Lovells gvm suspension upgrades by the experts at tjm. From my perspective, the lovell gvm upgrade does not reduce the towing capacity, it remains at 3500kg. Toyota land cruiser 200 series gvm upgrade overview lovells ssm federal compliance. The lovells gvm upgrade kit can be fitted to vehicles with or without toyota s kdss kinetic dynamic suspension system. Compare prices of all toyota land cruisers sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Aug 08, 2016 update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high.
Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of. Platinum series shock absorbers are a 46mm bore monotube shock absorber and feature threaded height adjustable front struts. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series. There are links below to buy each oil on ebay, or they are available at any decent supplier such as supercheap, autobarn or repco. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance. Gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. Toyota 200 series gvm uprade ape springs ape suspension. Land cruiser 200 series oe gvm 3300kg 3350kg btc 3500kg gcm 6000kg. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today.
Unsealed 4x4 payload, gvm, and what you need to know. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser was the lovells gvm upgrade. The platinum series come with a 4 year 100,000km warranty. Lc200 gvm upgrade 3800kg 7300kg gcm lovells carrum. Also the older and newer 80s have different values, i guess related to. Ask your dealer for toyota genuine towbar capacity and availability details. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Ironman 4x4 toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrade. Toyota land cruiser 200 series vs y62 nissan patrol 2020. Nov 04, 2017 only trainspotters will have noticed the minor updates to the toyota landcruiser 200 series along the way, and periodic price rises.
Thanks, piers it seems tare is literally the vehicle weight with no fluids, spare wheels etc. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. We are pleased to announce that we have received federal approval for gvm upgrades to suit toyota landcruiser 200 series. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. We have a 2004 100 series landcruiser which has a payload of only 605 kg and this has to include the ball weight of the van. But you pay for the privilege, and by the time you get to the vx and sahara, youre looking at seriously expensive machines.
This is 230kg over the land cruisers gvm of 3350kg, so it allows a little uneven loading of the axles without exceeding the gvm. Gvm land cruiser 200 series diesel performance tune gold. Now theres no denying the 200 series is a large, heavy vehicle and when installing equipment and accessories for dedicated longterm travel, the kegs soon add up. My nephew seven year marcelo and leslie they actually adore play, what makes it all forum members we transmit news about toyota landcruiser 200 gvm. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. May 31, 2016 lets take a 200 series landcruiser as an example.
The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers. In the case of the land cruiser 200, toyota has specified a front axle load of 1630kg and a rear axle load of 1950kg, giving a total of 3580kg. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet. If you have a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your braked towing capacity. In most 4wds, the majority of the added weight from accessories and load will be in the rear of the vehicle. Apr 01, 2020 ironman 4x4 has received federal approval for its gvm upgrades increase of 650kg to suit the toyota landcruiser 200 series. Every vehicle that comes into this country will have a gcm figure on its compliance plate. The solution for owners of toyota landcruiser 200 series for new or preowned used vehicles wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the. The ironman 4x4 lc200 upgrade provides a massive payload increase of 650kg bringing gvm gross vehicle mass up to 4000kg. The factory braked tow capacity on the 200 series landcruiser can be upgraded from 3500kg to 4000kg.
That particular vehicles gcm is taken to be gvm or gross vehicle mass plus maximum towing capacity. Gvm land cruiser 200 series diesel performance tune. Gvm upgrade solutions for toyota landcruiser 200 series 092007. Both the stage 1 and stage 2 kit will infact upgrade your braked towing capacity to 4000kg. This discussion will probably go on until the 200 series is replaced by toyota. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would be the opposite to your tail wagging the dog situation. Toyota 200 series 3800kg gvm upgrade west coast suspensions. Toyota landcruiser cars for sale in australia carsales. Increase the loadcarrying capability of your 4wd with a tjm gvm plus upgrade. The only exception i am aware of if the 200 series toyota landcruiser pre dpf models.
Unsealed 4x4 ironman 4x4 toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm. Lovells gvm 3800kg upgrade lovells gvm 4000kg upgrade platinum series. This enables the operator to legally carry 450kg over the factory stipulated gvm. The lovells gvm upgrade is the solution if you want to legally carry loads on your toyota 200 series up to a gvm of 3800 kg. Feb 15, 2017 in this video we share steps of a lovells gvm upgrade fitted by our accessory department all four x 4 offroad.