I inherited a single axle 6'x12' trailer...How can I determine the weight rating on the axle?
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #1 /pine Super Star Member Joined Mar 4, 2009 Messages 15,059 I inherited a single axle 6'x12' trailer...How can I determine the weight rating on the axle?
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #2 S Stimw Elite Member Joined May 6, 2005 Messages 2,582 Location N. E. Florida The bearing combination will determine the axle rating but I don't know if there is a chart listing it. ??
The bearing combination will determine the axle rating but I don't know if there is a chart listing it. ??
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #3 Diamondpilot Super Star Member Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 16,326 Location Daleville, IN Tractor Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work Check the bearings. How many lug is it?
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? Thread Starter #4 OP /pine Super Star Member Joined Mar 4, 2009 Messages 15,059 Diamondpilot said: Check the bearings. How many lug is it? Click to expand... 5 lug pattern...What do I check the bearings for?...inside (shaft) diameter?...what is it about the bearings that equate to the rating? Thanks...
Diamondpilot said: Check the bearings. How many lug is it? Click to expand... 5 lug pattern...What do I check the bearings for?...inside (shaft) diameter?...what is it about the bearings that equate to the rating? Thanks...
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #5 B Billrog Veteran Member Joined Dec 9, 2014 Messages 1,997 Location Armstrong, British Columbia Tractor Kioti 2610, 580 SuperM Case Backhoe I would guess 3,500 # axle.
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #6 bcp Super Star Member Joined Jul 8, 2009 Messages 12,927 Location SW WA Tractor Kubota BX2360 From: Typical Axle Ratings Based on Axle Diameter | etrailer.com Here's a breakdown on typical axle weight ratings based on axle diameter: 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 Bruce
From: Typical Axle Ratings Based on Axle Diameter | etrailer.com Here's a breakdown on typical axle weight ratings based on axle diameter: 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 Bruce
May 15, 2016 / How to ID axle rating...?? #7 Diamondpilot Super Star Member Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 16,326 Location Daleville, IN Tractor Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work If it's 5 lug and the axle is over 2" it's more than likely a 3500# axle. To be sure you need to check the inner and outer bearing and race numbers. Chris
If it's 5 lug and the axle is over 2" it's more than likely a 3500# axle. To be sure you need to check the inner and outer bearing and race numbers. Chris
Aug 28, 2019 / How to ID axle rating...?? #8 M mini14 Silver Member Joined Jan 27, 2019 Messages 229 Tractor allmand tlb535 It should be 3500lbs