Best Way to Determine Axle Capacity on Trailer
Question:
Hi There, i just bought a trailer which has a Dexter hubs and axles. There is no mention of the GAWR on the axle and i need to have this information to register the trailer in Europe. The hubs say Dexter 8-91A. Would you be able to confirm the GAWR of the axle ? Thanks
asked by: Arno
Expert Reply:
The best way to assess axle capacity is by measuring the diameter of the axle tube.
I recommend using digital caliper to do this and you can use the following to find out what the typical capacities of an axle are per their diameter:
- 1,000-lb - 2,000-lb Axles: 1-1/2 inch - 1-3/4 inch diameter
- 3,500-lb Axles: 2-3/8 inch diameter
- 6,000-lb - 7,200-lb Axles: 3 inch diameter
- 8,000-lb Axles: 3-1/2 inch diameter
- 9,000-lb Axles: 4 inch diameter
- 10,000-lb Or more axles: 5 inch diameter
Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - Galvanized - 57-1/2" Long - 1.8K
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Spindles
- No Hubs
- 1800 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 46-1/2 Inch Long
- 57-1/2 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- CE Smith
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Donald S.
7/8/2020
my tube is box tubing -- 2.00 inch box tubing -- so ?? my tire size is st 205/15r 14 the boat weight about 4k what axle do I have do I need to pull the hub to determine additional replacement parts??