Multiple MTOW
Among large airliners, the same model of aircraft can have more than one MTOW. An airline can choose to have its airliner certified for an increased weight at an additional cost. Some airlines which do not require a high MTOW choose to have a lower MTOW for that particular aircraft to reduce costs (Landing and air traffic control fees being MTOW based).
In many examples, such as the Cessna 208 Caravan, the increased MTOW option generally consists of a reinforced undercarriage. There are other aircraft such as the Cessna 206 which offers a heavy undercarriage option at time of purchase, but comes with no such increase in MTOW.
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