Typical Capacity of 3 inch Diameter Trailer Axle

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Have triple axle trailer only i.d. They are marked wilbury lot 704 H inner bearing journal measures 1.750 ,6 lug on 5 1/2 center, tube measures 3 inch, brake drum 12 inch any idea of weight capacaity

asked by: Ruben M

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A 3 inch diameter round trailer axle normally has a 6,000 lb capacity. That would also match up to the other info you listed as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Typically axles with a 3 inch diameter have a range of weight capacity ranging from 5,200 to 7,200 pounds. This is the weight capacity of each axle. Therefore, you camper trailer axles could have a combined weight capacity ranging from 10,400 to…

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Answer 2

Your trailer must have free backing brakes if you have never used the surge brake actuating coupler reverse lockout. If you did not have free backing brakes, your brakes would most likely brake even if they didn't lock up when you back up…

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Answer 3

Do you by chance have a 3,500 ALKO axle 8500? Or an 8,500 lb axle? I believe you'd have the 3,500 lb axle but wanted to be sure. For 3,500 assemblies you'd want the part #AKFBBRK-35-D as replacing all of the individual parts you mentioned…

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As an installer, I much prefer rubber lines as they are easier to use. The steel lines are more durable but I can't say I've ever had a trailer we worked on come back with a broken rubber hose either. The steel lines are very hard to work…

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There are 3 brake lines included in the Hydraulic Line Kit, item #9504. The longest is 180 inches, and the two that are designed to run from the T to each wheel are 30 inches and 72 inches long. Normally the hydraulic lines are ran down the left side…

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Answer 6

Axles rated for 6,000 to 7,200 pounds usually will have 3 inch diameters. But it is possible for 5,200 pound axles or even 3,500 pound axles to have a 3 inch diameter axle. You could err on the side of caution and say each axle is rated for 3.5K for…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

I do have a few easier options for you to determine the weight capacity of an axle other than using the bolt pattern or the number of lug nuts. The problem with using the bolt pattern to tell the axle capacity is that an axle may have the a bolt…

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Answer 9

In height or total diameter, a 185/80-13 and 175/80-13 like part #AM1ST77 only differ by about 5/8 of an inch. The 185 would have a diameter of 24.65 inches while the 175 would have a diameter of 24.02 inches. The section width, or thickness of the…

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Answer 10

I can confirm for you that the Manual Reverse Lockout Kit for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators #DM5939 will work with the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM8759131. This actuator is model number DA91, as you said, and the lockout kit is…

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Answer 11

Using a Brake Line Kit #DM5403 that uses all steel lines with the only exception being the rubber lines down to the axle so the suspension can travel will give you the most consistent braking for your trailer. The steel lines will not expand like the…

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Answer 12

Check out the attached link for the instructions with operating instructions for your Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM8758521.

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