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Y'all, the overhead bins and the seats have different weight ratings. If has nothing to do with the overall weight of the plane, they just don't want the bins to come crashing down on your head mid-flight.
Checked bags don't go in the overhead bin.
The checked bag weight limit is to protect the worker who has to lift 100s of bags per day.