Realistic Cargo Weight 1.5x (ETS2) for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Multiplies ETS2 cargo weights by 1.5 without evening them out: light loads stay light and heavy ones demand more engine and better ratios. 100-ton cap for World of Trucks. For 1.60 and 1.61.
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What this mod does
Realistic Cargo Weight 1.5x, by LKN194, multiplies the original mass of Euro Truck Simulator 2 cargo by 1.5. It doesn’t set every load to the same weight: it keeps the difference between light and heavy cargo, so the engine, differential ratios and gearbox matter again on loaded runs.
What it covers
- Base game cargo and trailers.
- Cargo DLCs: High Power, Heavy Cargo, Special Transport, Farm Machinery, Forest Machinery, Bobcat, JCB, Krone Agriculture and Volvo Construction Equipment.
- Trailer DLCs: Feldbinder, Kässbohrer, Kögel, Krone, Schmitz Cargobull, Schwarzmüller, TIRSAN and Wielton.
- Cargo volume doesn’t change.
The 100-ton cap
To work with World of Trucks external contracts and the external job market, regular cargo is capped at 100,000 kg. The author tested this with the 2x version; the 1.5x applies the same cap, but it still needs to be tested in-game. Special transport keeps its full weight even above 100 t.
Compatibility
Made for ETS2 1.60 and 1.61. Use only one multiplier at a time and, if another mod changes the same files, place this one above it in the Mod Manager. It doesn’t touch prices or XP, although the game calculates part of the pay from weight: one player got paid a huge amount for a job, and the author recommends an economy mod placed above it.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Makes the engine and gearbox matter on loaded runs
- Keeps the differences between loads
- Covers many cargo and trailer DLCs
- May raise the pay for some jobs
- The 100 t cap in the 1.5x version isn't tested in-game yet
- Only one weight multiplier at a time
Requirements
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.60 or 1.61
- No DLC required (if you own cargo or trailer DLCs, they get adjusted too)
- Steam account
How to install it
- Open the "Realistic Cargo Weight 1.5x" page on Steam Workshop and click "Subscribe".
- Launch Euro Truck Simulator 2 and wait for Steam to finish downloading the mod.
- Open the Mod Manager for your profile and enable "Realistic Cargo Weight 1.5x".
- Place it above other mods that change cargo weight and disable any other multiplier.
Version history
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12 Oct 2026Current
Latest update (3 changelog notes)
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22 Sep 2026
Release
Common problems
Do all loads weigh the same?
No. Each load weighs 1.5 times its original value, so the difference between light and heavy loads is kept.
Does it work for World of Trucks?
It's designed for external contracts and the external market, with a 100-ton cap on regular cargo.
Why am I getting paid more?
ETS2 calculates part of the pay from weight; the author suggests an economy mod placed above it.
Is there a tougher version?
Yes, the author publishes a 2x version for ETS2 and ATS.
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