Nice summary, Joel. Also seems to point out that even on TM's smallest model (except the older 2518), it is very easy to get very close to the TM's axle rating of 3,500 lbs, especially if you carry water.
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Originally Posted by grakin
Weights of the truck, without the TM:
STEER AXLE: 4100 lb
DRIVE AXLE: 2920 lb
GROSS WEIGHT: 7020 lb
Weights of the truck, with the TM:
STEER AXLE: 3880 lb
DRIVE AXLE: 3640 lb
TRAILER AXLE: 2860 lb
GROSS WEIGHT: 10380 lb
First, it's obvious that the front axle of the truck ("steer axle") loses about 120 pounds with the TM on the back.
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According to the numbers you posted, it looks like the steer axle loses
220 lbs when you hitch up the TM.
Dave