Comparing The Total Weight Of A Fully Loaded 6,000 lb Axle Versus a Loaded 8,000 lb Axle
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/23/2024
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I am looking to upgrade from the Dexter 6k axle to the 8k axle w components hubs, brakes… Approximately what is the weight difference between these two axles w standard components?
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
Hello Eric. We do offer a fully loaded 6,000 lb axle part # e73SR that weighs about 136 lbs including the axle, hubs and brakes. Now, we do not carry and 8,000 lb axles, but we do carry a 7,000 lb axle part # e23SR that has the same axle diameter as an 8K axle, and the fully loaded 7,000 lb axle weighs about 150 lbs. Since we do not have any 8K axles I can't give you an exact weight, but it stands to reason that a fully loaded 8K axle of the same length would be about 10-15 lbs more than the 7K axle. So, you are looking at a difference of about 30 lbs between a 6K and an 8K axle of the same length.
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Eric, did the weight comparison between the 6K and 8K axles help you plan your upgrade? Knowing how that difference affected your setup could guide others considering the same change. Your update could make it easier for the next person weighing their options.