The short answer
Stay within the payload listed for your model, spread the load evenly and low, and secure it before you move. Overloading wears tyres, springs, brakes and the clutch faster, and makes the vehicle harder to stop.
Know your limit
Each MRL cargo model has a rated payload, listed on its vehicle page and in the owner's manual. That figure includes everything you carry, not only the goods.
Check the payload for each model side by side.Compare models ›
Where overloading does damage
Springs and suspension
Sagging springs and cracked mounts.
Tyres
Overheating, faster wear and blowouts.
Brakes
Longer stopping distances and faster pad wear.
Clutch and gearbox
Slipping and early failure, especially on hills.
Loading safely
✓Put the heaviest items low and towards the middle of the body.
✓Spread the weight evenly from side to side.
✓Tie the load down so it cannot shift when braking or cornering.
✓Do not let the load stick out far behind the body.
✓On a CH250/T tipper, lower the body fully before you drive off.
Worth knowing. A tuk-tuk is much less stable than a four-wheeled vehicle when loaded high. Take corners slowly with a full load.
If you need to carry more
If you regularly carry close to the limit, a larger model may cost less to run over time. Your branch can talk you through the options.
Not sure which model fits your loads? Ask us.