Using the following numbers, what would be the final result if you moved the 5th wheel back one hole?
steer axle: 12,300 pounds
drive axles: 33,100 pounds
Weight transfer: 500 pounds per hole.

A steer axle: 11,800 pounds drive axles: 33,600 pounds

explanation

If you move the 5th wheel toward the rear of the tractor, you will increase the weight on the drive axles and decrease the weight on the steer axle.

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