I have a 16' flat bed trailer. Where is the weight rating on the axle?
I somehow bent the axle up to where it touches the wood deck and so one tire is pointed out on the top and toed in on the bottom. I was wondering so I could price used vs new vs having the axle straightened. It happends to be the axle with the brakes also.

 

It should be on the mfg tag of the nose of the trailer. If not, maybe a tag on the axle, but probably not.

Best bet is to pull a hub and measure the seal diameter.

 

how many bolts to hold the wheel on?

 

It's a 5 lug. I know for a fact not ford pattern.

 

Probably 3500lbs that would be very common on a tandem 16 foot with 5 bolt rims.

 

I agree with Mr. Busboy.....

 

I saw a show on the Sunday morning Speed channel a few weeks ago that said you could tell by measuring the diameter of the axle tube. I dont remember the exact numbers, but Ill keep lookin.

Found a couple. I got them from another forum so I dont know the accuracy, but it might help get you in the ball park.

TrailerproPop 11-27-2009, 08:42 AM
2 3/8" diameter = 3500 lb.
3.0" diameter = 5200 lb, sometimes called 6000 regular duty.

There is a 4400lb. 3" also, relatively new, not that many around.

 

thanks for the info. I now have to look for a replacement. Probably go to Tractor supply or Orschlans. They are close, like 8 miles away.

 

If your loactaed where I think you are check with Tulsa Auto Spring for strightening the axle/stub.

Also see A&N Trailer Parts inc--- Tulsa for Dexter axles.

Another sourse for axles is Starlite Trailer north of Claremore. I buy most my trailer equipment from them as their just down the road from me.

Most axles have a metal tag around the axle tubes somewhere with the axle capacity.

 

Thanks J&L. I am at 69 and 412 so your suggestions are spot on.