How to Determine Gross Trailer Weight on a Tandem Axle Horse Trailer
Question:
We recently asked a question about replacing tires on our heavy duty twin axle horse trailer In the response, we were told there should be a plate on the trailer that lists what the gross trailer weight is. Is there a specific place on the trailer where this plate is usually located?
asked by: Jeffrey H
Expert Reply:
I have seen trailer capacity information at the front of a trailer near the coupler, on the inboard side of the left side frame, but it really could be anywhere.
If you cannot find it then I should be able to give a close estimate based on the inner and outer bearing numbers. You would have to pull off a hub to get to the bearings but with those numbers I should be able to tell you axle capacity at the very least.
Another way to determine axle capacity is by the diameter of the axle:
Typical Axle Diameters Based on Axle Capacity
1,000-lb - 2,000-lb Axles: 1-1/2" - 1-3/4" diameter
3,500-lb Axles: 2-3/8" diameter (Can have a 3-1/2" diameter, but rarely)
6,000-lb - 7,200-lb Axles: 3" diameter
8,000-lb Axles: 3-1/2" diameter
9,000-lb Axles: 4" diameter
10,000-lb Or more axles: 5" diameter
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Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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