GVM upgrades in Pakenham

GVM Upgrades are a solution for Owners/Managers of vehicles who have a need to carry loads above the Standard Manufacturers GVM.

Whether the vehicle be for work or leisure it is important to stay within the Manufacturers's weight limits. You may not be aware that fitting extra accessories such as a bull bar, winch, drawers etc as well as having 3 or 4 occupants and their luggage can possibly have you over your vehicle GVM - requiring a GVM upgrade.

From work vehicles loaded with all the tools of the trade to families and retirees loading up their vehicle for that 4x4 adventure, it is crucial you know your vehicle weights.

Why do vehicles require GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) Upgrades?

  • Need to protect Business, Managers from claims for breaches of OH&S rules and employee negligence.
  • Possibility of insurance companies to void payout if the vehicle is loaded beyond approved GVM.
  • Possibility of litigation under common law if is vehicle operated beyond its legal load limits.
  • Requirements to load the vehicle and operate safely with weight beyond current Original Equipment limits for heavy and/or remote work.

Want to speak to an expert about GVM upgrades and your requirements? Contact us today. GVM upgrades take place at our workshop in Pakenham and we are open Monday - Saturday for your convenience. 

Book your GVM upgrade today!

 

The usable payload of many 4x4 vehicles today is minimal. Additional basic optional equipment along with two or three adult occupants will bring the vehicle close to its legal maximum weight (GVM) in many cases. Add long range fuel tanks, bull bars, winches, side steps, roof racks, recovery gear and a payload of camping equipment or an industrial type custom body and the vehicle will ultimately exceed the Original Equipment allowable Gross Vehicle Mass.

Original Equipment suspension is designed for comfort above all other considerations, thus load carrying and performance can be compromised. Whereas, Ironman 4x4 GVM upgraded suspension systems come with matched components for the ultimate in performance, load carrying and handling.

Ironman 4x4 products are extensively tested in real world conditions, both in-house and by independent automotive engineers to ensure conformity and operator comfort.

Ironman 4x4 regularly maintains and reviews its own internal processes and procedures as part of our ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.

Formal testing verifies product safety and performance through official certifications issued by independent testing agencies and Government departments, including DOTARS, TÜV Nord and KBA.

 

When can a GVM Upgrade kit be fitted?

GVM kits can be fitted to vehicle both Pre and Post Registration.The differences are explained below.

FEDERAL COMPLIANCE: For New vehicles the kit must be fitted prior to the vehicles first registration. They are then simply registered with a revised GVM as per the new compliance plate.

Vehicles which are already registered cannot be fitted with a kit under this Federal Approval.

STATE COMPLIANCE: GVM Upgrades can be fitted to already registered vehicles in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia only, and after modification, will have to be inspected by a Lovells nominated State Engineering Signatory. Extra Cost for Engineers Inspection and documents will be incurred.

 

What amount of GVM Increase should I expect?

The increase of GVM varies from vehicle to vehicle. Please select your vehicle for more information

 

Will the GVM kit give my vehicle a lift?

You can expect an increase of approx. 40 – 50mm over OE. This can vary due to weight and location of accessories fitted

 

Does the Ironman 4x4 GVM Upgrade affect my Original Equipment Warranty?

No. Vehicle warranty is not affected when a GVM Upgrade is fitted. Ironman 4x4 stringent testing and analysis procedures that are undertaken by an accredited Automotive Engineering Consultant to ensure original equipment components are not compromised.

 

Does the GVM upgrade affect my towing capacity?

No. Increasing your GVM does not effect your Braked Towing Capacity.

 

Can anyone fit the Ironman 4x4 GVM Kit?

No. Ironman 4x4 GVM Kits can only be fitted by an Ironman 4x4 authorised Fitter (Production Facility) as the Kit is approved on the basis of Ironman 4x4 being a Second Stage Manufacturer, and the responsibility ultimately lying with Ironman 4x4.

 

Who would require a GVM Upgrade for their vehicle?

GVM Upgrades will suit any vehicle owner/operator who has a need to carry loads approaching/topping the OE GVM GVM.  This includes Government Departments,
Mining Companies, Farmers, Tradesmen, large and small businesses, even individuals loading their vehicles for travelling.

 

What do I need to do to place my order?

 

-If vehicle is new and has never been registered

By getting your GVM upgrade before your vehicle is registered for the first time you can save yourself $600 in Engineering Fees

We will require:

  • a 20% deposit, or purchase order from new car dealership.
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Month and year of vehicle build date
  • Seating capacity
  • End user name
  • End user address
  • Purpose of use

-If vehicle is already registered

  • a 20% deposit
  • Copy of registration certificate - both sides
  • Image of the vehicle with registration plate visible
  • Image of the vehicle compliance plate
  • End user name
  • End user address

 

SUITS VEHICLE

BUILD DATA

OE GVM

NEW GVM

FORD RANGER PX1, PX2 & PX3

01/2012-ON 4X4 & 2X4 HI-RIDER

3200kg

3500kg

MAZDA BT50

01/2012-ON 4X4 & 2X4 HI-RIDER

3200kg

3500kg

MAZDA BT50

2022+   3500kg

HOLDEN COLORADO RG

2012-2016

2900kg

3500kg

HOLDEN COLORADO

11/2016+   3500kg

ISUZU D-MAX

06/2012-ON 4X4 2950kg

3500kg

ISUZU D-MAX 2020-12/2021  

3500kg

ISUZU DMAX

2022+   3500kg

NISSAN NAVARA D23/NP300 SERIES 5

2022+ (Coil Spring Models Only)

2910kg

3340kg

TOYOTA HILUX

03/2005-09/2015 4X4

2850kg

3350kg

TOYOTA HILUX

10/2015+ (Excludes Rogue)

3050kg

3500kg

TOYOTA HILUX

10/2015+ (Excludes Rogue 3050kg 3510kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 76

03/2007-ON

3000kg

3660kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 78

TROOP CARRIER 03/2007-ON

3300kg

3900kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

2007-11/2022 SINGLE CAB ONLY

3400kg

3900kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

2012-11/2022 DUAL CAB ONLY 3300kg 3900kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200

11/2007-ON

3300-3350kg

3580kg

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200

11/2007-ON

3300-3350kg

4000kg

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FORD RANGER PX/PXII/PXIII

01/2012 ON 4X4 & 2X4 HI-RIDER

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

FORD RANGER PXIII

3200

3500

6000

3500

FORD RANGER PXII

3200

3500

6000

3500

FORD RANGER PX

3200

3500

6000

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLDEN COLARDO RG

2012 ONWARDS

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

RG 2016+ 3150 3500 6000 3500

RG 2012 - 2016

2900

3500

5400/5900⁴

2500 - 3000⁵

 

5400kg Petrol Models/5900kg Diesel Models     ⁵ 2500kg Petrol Models/3000kg Diesel Models

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISUZU DMAX

06/2012 – ONWARDS 4X4 ALL SHAPES (SINGLE CAB / EXTRA CAB / DUAL CAB)

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

MY20+ 3100 3500 5950 3500

06/2012 - ONWARDS

2950-3050

3500

5950

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAZDA BT50

06/2020 – ONWARDS 4X4 & 2X4 HI-RIDER

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

06/2020 ONWARDS

3100

3500

5950

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NISSAN NAVARA

NP300 SERIES 5 2022+        

SUITS BUILD DATA

  OE GVM NEW GVM OE GCM TOWING CAPACITY

 

  3150 3340 6000 3500

 

         

 

         

SUZUKI JIMNY

GJ 2018+        

SUITS BUILD DATA

  OE GVM NEW GVM OE GCM TOWING CAPACITY

 

  1435 1785 2735 1300

 

         

 

         

TOYOTA HILUX

2015+ EXCLUDES HILUX ROGUE

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

 2015+
 

   3050 3500 5850 3500

2015+

  3050 3510 5850 3500
           

 

         
TOYOTA HILUX 03/2005 – 09/2015 4X4 KUN26R & GGN25R        

SUITS BUILD DATA

  OE GVM NEW GVM OE GCM TOWING CAPACITY

03/2005 – 09/2015

2710 - 2835⁶

3350

4600 - 4750⁷

3200

 

⁶ 2710kg Extra Cab, 2780kg Dual Cab & 2835kg Single Cab     ⁷ 1GR-FE 4750kg / 2TR-FE 4600kg

03/2005 – 09/2015

 

2710 - 2835⁶

3300

5210 - 5335⁷

2500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

⁶ 2710kg Extra Cab, 2780kg Dual Cab & 2835kg Single Cab     ⁷ 1GR-FE 4750kg / 2TR-FE 4600kg

 

*GVM figures will alter, on all Hilux variants, as towing capacities with automatic transmission can be de-rated by 250kg, please refer to your owner’s manual for confirmation

* Important: When fitting a Lovells 3500kg GVM Upgrade to the Toyota Hilux 2WD high ride, the vehicle must have a minimum tyre load index of 110 and 6 stud rims to remain compliant. (Does not suit low-ride/non-high-ride 2WD variants which run 5 stud wheels).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA HILUX

0310/2015 – ONWARDS GUN126 SERIES 4X4 & 2X4 HI-RIDER

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

10/2015 – ONWARDS WORKMATE

3000

3510ª

5850

3200

 

ª Requires CAT6 indicators to be fitted to the front guard

 

10/2015 – ONWARDS SR / SR5

3050

3510

5850

3500

10/2015 - ONWARDS

3000

3500*

6500

3500

 

*GVM figures will alter on all Hilux variants as towing capacities with automatic transmission can be de-rated by 250kg, please refer to your owner’s manual for confirmation

* Important: When fitting a Lovells 3500kg GVM Upgrade to the Toyota Hilux 2WD high ride, the vehicle must have a minimum tyre load index of 110 and 6 stud rims to remain compliant. (Does not suit low-ride/non-high-ride 2WD variants which run 5 stud wheels).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 76

03/2007 - ONWARDS

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

76 series WAGON 02/2007 - ONWARDS

3000

3660

6500

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 78

03/2007 - ONWARDS

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

78 series TROOP CARRIER

3300

3900

6800

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

03/2007 – 08/2016 ALL SHAPES

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

03/2007 – 08/2016 ALL SHAPES

3300

3900

6800

3500

03/2007 – 08/2016 ALL SHAPES

3300

3900

6800

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

09/2016 – 12/2017 DUAL CAB

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

09/2016 – 12/2017 DUAL CAB ONLY

3300

3900

6800

3500

09/2016 – 12/2017 DUAL CAB ONLY

3300

3900

6800

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

09/2016 – ONWARDS 5 STAR ANCAP SAFETY RATED

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

09/2016 –ONWARDS SINGLE CAB ONLY

3400

3900

6900

3500

09/2016 –ONWARDS SINGLE CAB ONLY

3400

4200

6900

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 79

01/2018 - ONWARDS

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

01/2018 -ONWARDS DUAL CAB ONLY

3400

3900

6900

N/A

01/2018 -ONWARDS DUAL CAB ONLY

3400

4200

6900

3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200

11/2007 – ONWARDS

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

200 series 11/2007 – ONWARDS

3300 – 3350

3580

6800 – 6850

3500

200 series 11/2007 – ONWARDS

3300 – 3350

3800

3800-6850

3500⁸

200 series 11/2007 – ONWARDS

3300 – 3350

4000

6800 – 6850

3500⁹

 

⁸ 3500kg – Upgrade to 4000kg available     ⁹ 3500kg – Upgrade NOT available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA PRADO 150

11/2009 – 10/2017 EXCLUDES KAKADU

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

11/2009 – 10/2017 EXCLUDES KAKADU

3000

3500

5500

2500ª

 

ª 2500kg – Upgrade to 3100kg available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA PRADO 150

11/2017 – ONWARDS EXCLUDES KAKADU

SUITS BUILD DATA

 

OE GVM

NEW GVM

OE GCM

TOWING CAPCITY

11/2017 - ONWARDS

3000

3500

6000

3000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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