What is a 1 Tonner?

The Holden One Tonner is a cab chassis automobile that wis produced bi Holden, the Australian subsidiary o General Motors (GM) atween 1971 an 1984, an again atween 2003 an 2005. First generation (HQ/HJ/HX/HZ/WB): cab chassis version o the Holden (HQ/HJ/HX/HZ/WB) utility.

Where is chassis number on HQ Holden?

All HK Holdens are fitted with two identification plates, and have a chassis number stamped onto the firewall centre above the transmission hump.

Why is it called a one tonner?

The Holden One Tonner, named for its carrying capacity, arrived in November 1971 as part of the HQ Kingswood range. Built on an extended wheelbase and offering a choice of six-cylinder or V8 power, it was Australia’s first passenger car-based light truck. The Kingswood One Tonner was an immediate sales success.

How do you read a Holden Vin?

  1. There are 5 sections that make up the VIN number; Section 1 First digit Vehicle Manufacturer.
  2. Section #1 Vehicle Manufacturer. 8 = Holden.
  3. Section #2 Series Designation. 0269 = Belmont Sedan V* (HQ SS)
  4. Section #3 Model Series. K = HK.
  5. Section #4 Assembly Plant.
  6. Section #5 Vehicle Sequence Number.

What does a one tonne ute mean?

Why are utes called ‘one-tonners’? It’s the load rating they accommodate. Not on the tow hook – that can be several times greater – but specifically on the tray deck (on that note, a “3.5 tonne'” ute is not designed to take that much weight on a hook, and another tonne on the truck deck; it’s a cumulative total).

How much does a Holden One Tonner weight?

Kerb Weight: Utility: 1360kg. Kingswood Utility (6 Cylinder): 1370kg.

What does a Holden VIN number mean?

This is the Holden VIN decoder. Every Holden car has a unique identifier code called a VIN. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more.

What model Holden was before the HQ?

Holden Kingswood
Holden vehicles, in addition to nameplate, are designated by a series code. For example, the 1971–1974 Holden Kingswood has been assigned the series code “HQ”, and the 2002–2004 Holden Commodore, “VY”.

What does the tonnage of a truck mean?

As a refresher, traditionally a ton is 2,000 pounds, meaning a half-ton truck would have a 1,000 pound payload, three-quarter tons are rated to 1,500 pounds, and one-ton trucks can carry 2,000 pounds of payload. Actual vehicle payloads are far higher, but we’ll get to that in a moment.

What are the Class 1 vehicles?

But what defines vehicles that are under Class 1? According to TRB, these are vehicles with a maximum of 2 axles and an overall height of up to 7.5 feet or 2286mm. With that, everyday sedans, coupes, SUVs, MPVs, vans, and motorcycles (400cc and up) are all considered Class 1.

What is GCM and GVM?

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and weight limits. The limits on the mass or weight of your heavy vehicle, including the load, are set to increase safety and reduce wear on roads and bridges. Vehicle manufacturers set gross mass (GVM/GCM) limits for each vehicle model.

What year is a HZ Holden?

Holden HZ is a full-sized automobile which was produced in Australia between October 1977 and April 1980 by Holden in a variety of equipment levels and in several different body styles.

What kind of chassis does A tonner truck have?

The Tonner in original form used front sheet metal that was similar but not entirely identical to the HQ passenger range. Unlike the wagon-based pickups, these were sold as a cab/chassis and sat on a super-tough chassis with leaf rear springs instead of the passenger models’ coils.

What ever happened to the HQ one tonner?

The HQ One Tonner was sold as the Chevrolet El Toro. With the introduction of the HQ model, Holden’s factory supported production-car racing efforts shifted from the V8 Monaro to the smaller six-cylinder LC Torana. A few Monaro and V8 engined Kingswood cars were built for racing, most notably Malcolm Ramsey’s V8 Kingswood.

What does tonnage designation mean on a truck?

Although tonnage designations used to correspond to a truck’s payload capacity, they now are little more than a casual way of classifying these trucks.

What is a one tonne Holden utility?

Throughout the 1970s, and a bit beyond, One Tonne Holden utilities (aka ‘The Tonner’) were king of Australia’s commercial vehicle world. Today as a workhorse and plaything they remain universally loved and instantly recognised. Today’s market divides into stock and modified with some blurring of the boundaries.