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Realistic Cargo Weight 2x – Heavier Hauling Challenge V1.5

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Creator: LKN194

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Last checked: 2026-10-26
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Features:

  • Doubles original cargo mass values across the game
  • Keeps the relative difference between light and heavy cargo
  • Cargo volume remains unchanged
  • Covers base-game cargo and trailer definitions
  • Covers Cargo DLC loads: Heavy Cargo, Special Transport/Oversize, Farm Machinery, Forest Machinery, JCB Equipment, Krone Agriculture, Volvo Construction Equipment
  • Covers Lode King and Prestige trailer definitions
  • 100,000 kg cap on non-Special Transport loads for World of Trucks compatibility
  • Special Transport loads keep full 2x weight even above 100 tonnes
  • Tested with World of Trucks External Contracts and External Market jobs
  • Built and tested for game version 1.61.x and 1.60.x
  • Adds 2x weight scaling to new 1.61 cargoes: Truss, Seed Containers and Trailers

Realistic Cargo Weight 2x is a gameplay tweak that doubles the mass of vanilla cargo loads, aiming to make heavy-duty engines, gearing and 18-speed transmissions feel genuinely useful on tough jobs.

Rather than flattening every load to one weight, the mod preserves the original balance: lighter cargo stays relatively light, while already-heavy cargo becomes a real hauling challenge. It covers base-game cargo and trailer setups as well as several Cargo DLC categories such as Heavy Cargo, Special Transport/Oversize, Farm Machinery, Forest Machinery, JCB Equipment, Krone Agriculture and Volvo Construction Equipment, plus Lode King and Prestige trailers.

To stay compatible with World of Trucks contracts, non-Special Transport loads are capped at 100,000 kg, while Special Transport cargo keeps its full doubled weight even beyond that limit, since those jobs fall outside World of Trucks tracking. The same rules apply to offline jobs as well.

This mod suits players who want heavier, more demanding cargo physics and a stronger sense of weight management, without breaking compatibility with online contract tracking.

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Changelog

V1.5:
- Added support for three new 1.61 cargoes: Truss, Seed Containers and Trailers, now receiving the mod's 2x weight adjustment.
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Realistic Cargo Weight 2x – which game and version is it for?

This mod was made for American Truck Simulator (game version: 1.61.x). The mod's own version: V1.5. After a major game update, older mods may stop working — check the version before installing.

Realistic Cargo Weight 2x – how do I install it?

Copy the .scs or .zip file to the Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod folder, then enable it in your profile's Mod Manager.

Is the download safe?

We checked the file with VirusTotal: none of the 74 antivirus engines flagged it. The full report opens from the "Verified" badge on the mod's page.

How big is the download?

The mod's file size is about 412.2 KB.

Realistic Cargo Weight 2x – who made it?

The mod's original creator: LKN194.

Is the mod free?

Yes, downloading from CrashMods is free; registration is not required.

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Latest Mod version: V1.5 American Truck Simulator 1.61.x 17 hours ago 412.2 KB
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