Trailer Capacity for Axles with 5 Lugs
Question:
Could a 10000lb capacity trailer have 5 lug axles?
asked by: Joshua L
Expert Reply:
Technically, a trailer rated for 10,000 lbs can have 5 lug hubs. They are most common on 3,500 lb axles but can be used on the rare 4,000 lb axles as well. You could have a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer with the 10,000 lb capacity and tandem axle 5 lug axles because the tongue weight can carry the rest. If you have a triple axle trailer, it is far more likely to have that capacity.
Most trailers rated for that capacity will have larger tandem axles and require a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern like # 8-201-9UC3-EZ or # 42655UC1.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Standard
- 25580
- 15123
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 18 Inch Wheel
- 18-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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