Which model has the larger empty weight?

Which model has the larger empty weight?

• A. M1101
• B. M149
• C. Neither
• D. Both equal

Answer: (A)

Understanding empty weight means knowing what the vehicle weighs with no payload, but with its standard equipment and fluids. A motorized vehicle like the M1101 includes an engine, transmission, drivetrain, and a cab, all of which add a lot of mass even when it’s not carrying anything. A trailer like the M149, on the other hand, has no engine or propulsion system and carries only its frame, wheels, and coupler. So, even empty, the motorized M1101 is heavier than the M149 trailer. That’s why the larger empty weight belongs to the M1101.

Understanding empty weight means knowing what the vehicle weighs with no payload, but with its standard equipment and fluids. A motorized vehicle like the M1101 includes an engine, transmission, drivetrain, and a cab, all of which add a lot of mass even when it’s not carrying anything. A trailer like the M149, on the other hand, has no engine or propulsion system and carries only its frame, wheels, and coupler. So, even empty, the motorized M1101 is heavier than the M149 trailer. That’s why the larger empty weight belongs to the M1101.