All you tank haulers out there ( notably Skywalker, Stan & Mike3fan ), a few questions for you guys :
1) how much does your tractor tare in at ? ( just the tractor ) what would be considered too heavy ?
2) what is the maximum weight that you have hauled in a tank ? what is the average ?
3) what is the wheelbase of your truck ? how much would you prefer a set-back over a set-forward front axle ?
4) what kind of front & rear ends does your truck have ? 12 & 40 ? would a super 40 be preferable ? would 13.2 & 46s be an overkill for hauling a single trailer in the US ?
5) would you prefer a 13 or an 18-speed tranny ? why ? what kind of ratios...3.90 or 4.11 ?
6) what kind of 5th wheel do you prefer ? what is the height ?
7) what is the thickness of your frame ?
8) what kind of tires...22.5 or 24.5 ?
I'm asking these questions because I have a much better idea of the specs that would work for pulling weights of approx 135,000 lbs in a super b ; but I need to know by how much those specs ought to be scaled down for lighter single-trailer tank loads.
I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance.