Maximum allowable weight by law is 80,000 lbs. The average weight of tractor and dry van combined empty weight is approximately 30,000 lbs. So, 50,000 lbs or less is the average load.
The total weight of the trailer and cargo can safely and legally carry what the axle is rated for, up to 3000 lbs with proper tires.
In the UK, the maximum axle weight for a trailer axle on a 6 axle trailer is 8500 kg. In addition it must have road friendly suspension. With a 5 axle vehicle the maximum axle weight is 11.5 tonnes.
12000 pounds
it is the maximum amount of weight an axle of a vehicle or trailer can carry with out damage. this is sometimes used to determine if an individual has broken the terms of a warranty.
it is the maximum amount of weight an axle of a vehicle or trailer can carry with out damage. this is sometimes used to determine if an individual has broken the terms of a warranty.
Depends which weight of a boat trailer you mean. It also depends on the length of the boat trailer. For example: A relatively small (6.40x2.09 m) Respo double-axle boat trailer weighs roughly 400 kg (880lbs). The bigger ones (more than 8 meters in length) can weigh around 900 kg (2000 lbs).
The maximum weight the front axle is designed to carry.
20,000 lbs. statutory for each trailer axle, provided that there is a 10' spread between the axles. This does not affect the gross weight you are allowed.
The maximum weight the front axle is designed to carry.
The maximum weight the front axle is designed to carry.
If you have a sliding fifth wheel, you can transfer weight from the drive axles to the steer axle by sliding it forward, or you can transfer weight from the steer axle to the drive axles by sliding it back. If you have sliding tandems on your trailer, you can transfer weight from the drive axles to the trailer axles by sliding the trailer axles forward, or you can transfer weight from the trailer axles to the drive axles by sliding the tandem axles back. If you don't have these options, you have to readjust your load.
The maximum weight the front axle is designed to carry.