Is there a Way to Determine Square Axle Capacity

Question:

I have a new single axle tilt trailer with a 45 mm square axle both inner and outer bearings are the same size and 8 ply tyres Can you tell me how much I can load on the trailer

asked by: Albert J

Expert Reply:

Square axle capacities are pretty hard to determine. Unlike round axles, they do not have set capacities based on their dimensions. But what you can do is give me some exact measurements of your spindle and we should be able to see if there is a hub we carry that would fit so that you could at least get a ballpark on your capacity.

I need the dimensions of where the bearings and seal ride. Just knowing that the bearings are both the same doesn't exactly narrow it down but it is a step in the right direction.

You might be able to contact the original camper trailer company your trailer was built by to see what they say for axle capacities.

expert reply by: Jameson C