How do I find my axle weight rating?

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that will list the weight capacity.

How many lugs is a 3500 lb axle?

5 lug
Specs: 3,500 lbs Trailer Axle (3.5K Capacity) Tube: 2 3/8″ 5 lug.

What is a six lug axle rated for?

6 bolt axles can be rated from 3500lb to 6000lb. The easiest way to tell is look at the brake drum size. If it is 10″ diamter it is rated for 3500 or 4400lb. If it has a 12″ diameter drum it is rated for 5200 or 6000 lb.

How many lugs is a 5200 lb axle?

6 Lug
Specs: 5,200 lbs Dexter Trailer Axle (5.2K Capacity) 6 Lug. Tube: 3″

How many axles does a 5 lug trailer have?

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.

How to determine what axle you have on 5 bolt wheels?

On 5 bolt wheels, you must use the chart below to figure your bolt circle: Mobile home axles may or may not use standard parts, you have to look inside yourself. The large #42 spindle can have either 2.25 or 2.125 ID seals, you have to check. Not all axles have brakes, but the bearing sizes are still the same, either brake or idler.

How to determine the weight of an axle?

Here is a list that will show the axle weight capacity based on the axle diameter: If you cannot determine the weight capacity using the above suggestions the next step would be to measure bolt pattern on the hub, size of brakes, and bearing part numbers, to narrow down the capacity of your axle.

How big of an axle do you need for a 5th Wheel?

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.