Comparing The Total Weight Of A Fully Loaded 6,000 lb Axle Versus a Loaded 8,000 lb Axle
Updated 07/24/2024 | Published 07/23/2024
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Question:
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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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 - 86-1/2" Long - 6,000 lbs
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