Does Tandem 6k Axles Have Capacity for 13,500 lb Trailer
Published 01/19/2022
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Question:
I have a Arctic wolf fithwheel it has a 14260 gross weight but has two 6000 lb axles I was about up grade my leaf springs because there flat is the axles enough to carry the weight of 13500
asked by: Douglas M
Expert Reply:
Actually no, your axle capacity is 12k and you said you plan to carry 13,500 lbs so you'd be exceeding the axle capacity. The trailer axle # 8327872-EB you referenced has a 7k capacity so as long as it's the correct size it would work well for you. It has a overall length of 94 inches from hub face to hub face and 78-1/4 inches from spring seat to spring seat and has a 4 inch drop.
For a 8k axle leaf spring we have the part # DX74XR as well.
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Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 - 94" - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Electric Brakes
- 7000 lbs
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 78-1/4 Inch Spring Center
- 94 Inch Hub Face
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Dexter
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