TheDuck Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hey guys! Long time follower, first time poster. I've learned a ton on this forum about repairs and models alike. Anyhow.. I'm looking at purchasing a 2003 CL713 day cab and I can not find any info on approximate tare weight of thess big boys. Does anyone have a rough idea? I will be pulling a walking floor trailer and get paid by the ton so weight is important. The specs are: single frame (but it looks thick to me), 44k Mack air ride rears, 14k front, 8ll trans, ac-460 motor, 11r24.5 tires, 178inch wheel base. I really like the looks of these trucks because of the long hoods, but I know they must be heavier than a comparable CH model. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGarofalo Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 That's tough to answer because there are so many differant specs. I would just have the guy weigh it for you. My cl713 weighs a hefty 26,000lbs and it's a day cab tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuck Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Dang, that's pretty heavy. Sounds like I should stick to a light spec tractor. It's at an auction and I tried getting them to let me take it to a scale but that was a big no. Thanks for the response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS7 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Day cab CL713 tractor 16,000-18,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 big diffence there. terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 10 hours ago, TheDuck said: Dang, that's pretty heavy. Sounds like I should stick to a light spec tractor. It's at an auction and I tried getting them to let me take it to a scale but that was a big no. Thanks for the response My CL is all Mack components, double frame, air ride, all aluminum, dual exhaust, day cab with 260" wb. It rolled off the line at 19,000. With two lift axles it was 22,200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuck Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks milkman, good to know! With a single frame and less wheel base I would imagine it'll be in the lighter range of 16 to 18 like ts7 mentioned, which would work for me. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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