Addmotor Greattan Cargo: Separate Basket Limits from Total Load

Addmotor Greattan cargo planning begins with two separate questions: how much the machine is rated to carry, and how much a particular basket is rated to carry. A large overall figure cannot be transferred to the rear basket. The shape of your bags also matters long before a weight limit becomes relevant.

Read Addmotor Greattan cargo figures in context

The manufacturer presents maximum load as 350+100 pounds and separately gives the rear basket a 100-pound carrying capacity. Keep that split intact when asking how rider, accessories and luggage count. Obtain clarification for the exact version rather than treating the combined number as unrestricted cargo allowance.

Prepare a realistic load list: rider, installed accessories, lock, bags and intended shopping. Ask the manufacturer to explain how those items fit within its ratings. Do not deduct an assumed rider allowance or invent a front-basket limit when the cited specification does not settle it.

Check volume before planning a large shop

The Greattan measurement section gives a rear-basket size of 20.5 by 16 by 9.5 inches. Use that as a preliminary comparison with your actual bags, then verify the usable opening and installed liner. A soft bag may fit differently from a rigid crate with the same outside dimensions.

Place your usual empty shopping bags together at home. Think about what needs to remain upright and what must be protected from crushing. This is a planning exercise, not permission to exceed a basket rating or add an unsupported platform beyond its edge.

Ask how the load will be secured

The historical event photograph shows a front basket and a rear cargo area, but it does not document a tested packing arrangement. Ask for manufacturer-approved restraint methods and make sure straps cannot reach wheels or the drivetrain. A bag that stays in place while parked still needs secure attachment for a journey.

Consider where loading will happen and whether you can reach both sides comfortably. Ask staff to demonstrate the parking brake procedure before using it during loading. For a different cargo format, the M-81 errand-planning guide examines an integrated rear rack; the Addmotor collection provides wider brand context.

Basket-loading FAQ

Can the rear basket carry the whole published payload?

No. Its own stated carrying capacity remains a separate restriction.

Does the pictured bag establish what my order includes?

No. Confirm the itemised configuration; a historical photograph is not an order contents list.

Can I add a passenger seat inside the basket?

A cargo rating does not establish passenger approval. Seek explicit model-specific manufacturer guidance before considering any passenger arrangement.

Good Addmotor Greattan cargo preparation ends with a confirmed rating interpretation, bags that fit and an approved way to secure them.

Manufacturer references: Greattan specifications.