The presidential limousine in the U.S. motorcade, often called “The Beast,” is commonly reported to weigh about 15,000 to 20,000 pounds, or roughly 7.5 to 10 tons. Some sources give a lower figure around 14,000 pounds, but the broad public estimate for the armored limo is still in that 15,000–20,000 pound range.

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A full presidential motorcade includes many vehicles, so the total weight is much higher than the limo alone. The exact weight of the entire convoy is not usually published, but the main armored car is the part people most often mean by this question.

Vehicle weight

  • Presidential limo: about 15,000 to 20,000 pounds.
  • Alternate public estimate: about 14,000 pounds.
  • Motorcade as a whole: typically around 30 to 50 vehicles, so the combined weight is substantial.

The estimates vary because the vehicle is heavily armored and details are not fully public.