How do I know my trailer axle size?
To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that will list the weight capacity.
What size are trailer house axles?
[5] Most mobile home axles have the #42 spindle [ 1 3/4” x 1 1/4” ] using bearings # 25580 [ 1 3/4” ID] inner & 15123 [1 1/4” ID] outer.
How much weight can a 2 axle trailer carry?
Understanding Weight Capacity Trailer axles are rated based on their diameter, which helps determine their overall strength. The thicker the axle, the more weight it can carry, and most axles can carry somewhere between 1,000 and 10,000 pounds.
How much can you haul on a 3500 lb axle?
The carrying capacity of two 3,500 pound axles is 7,000 pounds. The axles support not only the cargo’s weight but also the weight of the trailer’s frame and body.
What is the legal weight for a 53 foot trailer?
80,000 lbs.
Maximum weight: 45,000 lbs can be hauled by a 53 feet trailer. Overall length:80” Total weight:80,000 lbs.
How do you measure trailer axles?
The Hub Face measurement can be measured from the face of your hub or the back of the stud to the same location on the opposite side of the axle. If you have a 0 offset wheel which most trailer tires & wheels are, a good way to estimate this measurement is center of tire to the center of the other tire.
What is the weight of a semi trailer axle?
Weight. Bumper pull and gooseneck trailers are typically available with one to three 6,000 to 10,000 pound capacity axles. Semi trailers or transporters have two 25,000 pound capacity rear axles. DOT limits the rear axles of semi trailers to 20,000 pounds each if they are placed over 10 feet apart.
What are the different types of trailer axles?
Utility trailer axles are normally divided into two different types: Spring axles and torsion axles. While these two types of axles perform the same basic job, the way they go about suspending and cushioning the trailer load is completely different.
Does the trailer have axle?
Most trailers that are constructed for consumer use have tubular steel axles. They are easily bent during an uncontrolled skid or collision. Fortunately, replacing the axle is not necessary unless it is extensively damaged. With welding skills and attention to detail, axle repair is possible.