Over weight on steers

On my '72 Pete, loading the wagon took weight OFF the steers. I don't think I ever had more than 11,500 on the steer.

 

13,200

12,5 is too light an axle for an 860 IMO. I'm surprised they'll even spec that.

 

What to do? Just step out of the truck. You'll make weight then.

 

No sense to have a panic attack, or loose sleep. It’s all a matter of making adjustments, and working things out.

 

I have a 23 860 same engine as you (hp is irrelevant to weight) with an APU and 125gal tanks full and I'm under 12. I can take 34000 on the drives and be right at 12.

I would have gotten the largest tanks possible with 500hp. That thing is going to chew through your fuel supply faster than you'd like.

 

My concern would be running the tires at max rating all the time. Unfortunately it’s probably a common problem with short wheelbase tractors.