They are doing my title work as we speak...and asked me about the gross vehicle weight of my truck. I told her i had no idea..but i figured somewhere around 4100lbs. Anyone know the actual weight of a 1977 HJ45 ?
Hj45 gvw??? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter fluffybunnysui
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
should be on the plate on the firewall
- Thread starter
- #3
I don't have a plate anywhere on my firewall. The only ID plate i have was located behind the battery on the passenger side of the wheel well and it's just the trim tag.
Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
I don't know if they are different from one country to the next but my Canadian spec. 78 FJ45 says 6700 Lbs / 3040 Kg on the tag in the drivers door jamb.
Last edited:
- Thread starter
- #5
Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
No biggie -
all I had to do was get off my leather lazy-boy and walk 40' to the garage. Of course I had to open the door and tilt my head to read the tag 
all I had to do was get off my leather lazy-boy and walk 40' to the garage. Of course I had to open the door and tilt my head to read the tag 
DanS HJ-45
SILVER Star
I'll go see if my '76 HJ-45 has a tag or not. Don't remember seeing one now that I think about it...
Dan
Dan
- Thread starter
- #8
That had to be the easiest process i have ever gone thru to get a title. Once i got the Toyota's gross vehicle weight, i had a meeting with out local county judge.Took all of 10 minutes. He looked over the piece of paper i got from the PO where he scribbled that he sold the L.C. to me, looked at the document i had to verify the chassis number, and said..."OK.. no problem". He signed a statement that the woman in the regristration department made, and she mailed it off. Said i would have a nice new title in 2 week! I'm soooo excited ! 
In the papers on my HJ45 it says 2060 kg. but the actual weight is 2280 (I'm about 80kg) with almost full tank and me in it. It's European spec.
- Thread starter
- #11
We have a weigh station about 15 miles from my house. I installed their A/C so they own me one. I think i will get an actual weight of my HJ once it's road worthy.
Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
GVWR vs Actual (Tare)
Don't forget that the GVW of a vehicle is the MAXIMUM weight of the vehicle and it's contents (loaded) allowed. That amount will vary from place to place and is determined by the local authorities (I think) as well as the manufacturer and the class of vehicle (we all know Toyotas are first class
). GVW affects breaking and also the life of road surfaces and bridges and that is why the authorities care what it weighs. The weight of the vehicle itself is called the Tare Weight. If you squint just right you will notice my blurry tag above also shows the GVWR breakdown between front and rear axles.
Don't forget that the GVW of a vehicle is the MAXIMUM weight of the vehicle and it's contents (loaded) allowed. That amount will vary from place to place and is determined by the local authorities (I think) as well as the manufacturer and the class of vehicle (we all know Toyotas are first class
). GVW affects breaking and also the life of road surfaces and bridges and that is why the authorities care what it weighs. The weight of the vehicle itself is called the Tare Weight. If you squint just right you will notice my blurry tag above also shows the GVWR breakdown between front and rear axles.
Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
interesting
The tag from my truck says the front axle will take a maximum of 3065 Lbs and the rear 4880 Lbs which added together makes 7945Lbs. That is greater than the GVWR stated at 6700 Lbs.
I believe the explanation is that each axle has a maximum and the two added together cannot exceed the GVW at any one point in time. So I could load up the bed until the rear axle hits 4880 Lbs and then the front could not be more than 1820 Lbs to stay under 6700 total.
The tag from my truck says the front axle will take a maximum of 3065 Lbs and the rear 4880 Lbs which added together makes 7945Lbs. That is greater than the GVWR stated at 6700 Lbs.
I believe the explanation is that each axle has a maximum and the two added together cannot exceed the GVW at any one point in time. So I could load up the bed until the rear axle hits 4880 Lbs and then the front could not be more than 1820 Lbs to stay under 6700 total.
Model
FJ40
FJ45
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967.... FJ45 (US)
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup.... FJ45
Seating Capacity Four
Three to Six ...FJ45
Front Engine, 4x4
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
Fuel System Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.... FJ45
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in...... FJ45
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in. .....FJ45
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in. .... FJ45
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.... FJ45
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs...... FJ45
Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.... FJ45
Clearance
8.3 in.
MPG Estimate 11/16
FJ40
FJ45
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967.... FJ45 (US)
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup.... FJ45
Seating Capacity Four
Three to Six ...FJ45
Front Engine, 4x4
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
Fuel System Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.... FJ45
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in...... FJ45
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in. .....FJ45
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in. .... FJ45
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.... FJ45
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs...... FJ45
Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.... FJ45
Clearance
8.3 in.
MPG Estimate 11/16
Last edited:
Model
FJ40
FJ45
Manufacturer
Toyota/TLC
Toyota/TLC
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup
Seating Capacity
Four
Three to Six
Drivetrain
Front Engine, 4x4
Front Engine, 4x4
Engine
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
3.9 Liter OHV Inline 6 cyl. F Engine
Fuel System
Carburetor
Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
125 @ 3600 rpm
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
3-Speed
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in.
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in.
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in.
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.
Clearance
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
12 -> 22 gal.
18.5 gal.
MPG Estimate
11/16
11/16
FJ40
FJ45
Manufacturer
Toyota/TLC
Toyota/TLC
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup
Seating Capacity
Four
Three to Six
Drivetrain
Front Engine, 4x4
Front Engine, 4x4
Engine
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
3.9 Liter OHV Inline 6 cyl. F Engine
Fuel System
Carburetor
Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
125 @ 3600 rpm
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
3-Speed
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in.
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in.
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in.
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.
Clearance
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
12 -> 22 gal.
18.5 gal.
MPG Estimate
11/16
11/16
deleted my post replies twice, reason made it more comfortable to read
Model
FJ40
FJ45
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967.... FJ45 (US)
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup.... FJ45
Seating Capacity Four
Three to Six ...FJ45
Front Engine, 4x4
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
Fuel System Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.... FJ45
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in...... FJ45
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in. .....FJ45
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in. .... FJ45
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.... FJ45
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs...... FJ45
Suspension Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.... FJ45
Clearance
8.3 in.
MPG Estimate 11/16
Model
FJ40
FJ45
Years Available
1960-1983
1963-1967.... FJ45 (US)
Body Style
2-Door "Jeep" Style
4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup.... FJ45
Seating Capacity Four
Three to Six ...FJ45
Front Engine, 4x4
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
4.2 Liter (1975-83)
Fuel System Carburetor
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73);
4-Speed (1974-83)
Wheelbase
90 in.
95.7 to 104.3 in.... FJ45
Length
152.4 in.
166.5 to 183.5 in...... FJ45
Width
65.6 in.
66.53 in. .....FJ45
Height
76.8 in.
69.7 to 74.4 in. .... FJ45
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1in.
55.3/55.1 in.... FJ45
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs.
3500 lbs...... FJ45
Suspension Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Brakes, F/R Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)
Curb Weight
3263 lbs.
3500 to 4070 lbs.... FJ45
Clearance
8.3 in.
MPG Estimate 11/16
- Thread starter
- #18
From the stats listed ... it's showing that a FJ45 should get around 16 mpg hwy. Being that i have a HJ and more than likely its a little heavier than the FJ because of the diesel ... i wonder what my mileage will be. I would expect it to be around the same as your FJ.
you will burn approximately 25-30 % less. *
Diesel engines are more effective, can drive my
BJ43 with 9 Liter/100km,
FJ45 needs circa 17 Liter/1ookm
Cheers
Peter
*... if your diesel fuel injection (expensive part ) is in good / exellent condition
Last edited:
Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
Pictures for Henry
Henry James the 47th has requested more and better images of the GVW tag in the hopes of doing a reproduction for his truck. Well I did more but note much better... hopefully you can get what you need from these. The tag is 3.432" x 1.707"
Henry James the 47th has requested more and better images of the GVW tag in the hopes of doing a reproduction for his truck. Well I did more but note much better... hopefully you can get what you need from these. The tag is 3.432" x 1.707"
