Perhaps my scaled weights will give you a picture .. .. ..
Tractor Bobtail/2 People - Initial Trip Home/NO Cargo - 1/2 Fuel - M11 Engine
Stear = 9950 (rated for 12,000)
Drive = 5600 (rated for 19,000)
Tractor/Trailer/2 People - Picking Up Empty 5th Wheel- 1/4 Fuel - Holland Hitch
Stear = 9850
Drive = 7650
Trlr = 12450
Pin = 2050
Trlr = 14500 - Total Dry Weight
3 - Week Trip/Tractor Trailer/2 People/Fuel Forgot!!
Stear = 9700
Drive = 8750
Trlr = 13550
Air Hitch installed w-pin 29" behind axle center line.
I estimate I'll add another 2500 Lbs. for full timing.
I hope the comments of Chris,Larry and myself have helped "paint the picture" for you.
Tootles ......
OLDphoneman .. Volvo/Alfa Gold
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