Drivintrucks Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hey guys, new Mack owner here. My Dad and I recently picked a '57 B-42 quad box single axle tractor to restore. My grandfather drove B-models for Wilson Freight, so we wanted to restore one in his memory. Two questions...I'm looking for the weight of the cab and chassis. From my searching, the weight seems to be around 8500-9000 lbs. Can anyone confirm? Also, we've already got body completely removed from the chassis (cab, fenders, hoods, grill/radiator). I need to haul the chassis back to my house, but my trailer is only rated for 5500 lbs (legally!). Any guesses on the weight of the chassis minus body and gas tank? Thanks for the help!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42778-1957-b-42-cab-and-chassis-weight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 A B42T factory brochure list the standard weight at 8,200 lbs. You are in the ballpark. Probably subtract about 500 lbs for the cab and tank. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42778-1957-b-42-cab-and-chassis-weight/#findComment-312417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivintrucks Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks for the info. I'm guessing the weight of removed is probably closer to 1000lbs, but that still leaves a pretty heavy chassis. I'm not used to working on the larger trucks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42778-1957-b-42-cab-and-chassis-weight/#findComment-312549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 just do it on a Sunday! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42778-1957-b-42-cab-and-chassis-weight/#findComment-312555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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