Comparing The Total Weight Of A Fully Loaded 6,000 lb Axle Versus a Loaded 8,000 lb Axle

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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

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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.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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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.

Answer 1

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Hey Shane! The closest axle we have to those dimensions is the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes item #e73SR. It has a 86-1/2" hub face and a spring-center-to-spring-center length of 71-1/2". You may be able to get away with the hub face…

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Answer 3

I do have an install video (linked below), that shows a hub getting installed similar to the #84545BX that you have but the first thing you'll need is a new grease seal since when you disassemble a hub you end up destroying the seal. For that…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

For your replacement axle with hubs you will need to piece it together, but I can give you all the parts needed. I recommend starting with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs #7359765. Then I recommend the…

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Hey David, we can't move the spring perches of the axle part #e43SR so if this axle is what you need you'd have to do that yourself. Does your current idler axle have a brake mounting flange on it currently? If so, you could just swap the…

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Answer 7

Hey William, thank you so much for all of the information! To replace your axles, I recommend the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes item #e73SR. This is a 6,000 lbs axle that come ready to install with pre-greased hubs and electric brake assemblies.…

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Answer 8

Hi Keith; the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember for Standard Frame Hangers #MR33WR weighs 30 lbs so they're a bit off on that one. What kind of trailer are you towing?

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Comparing The Total Weight Of A Fully Loaded 6,000 lb Axle Versus a Loaded 8,000 lb Axle

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