Is there a stamp or ID tag located on the axles anywhere to ID them as to what weight capacity they can carry? {Haven't really looked yet}My trailer has drum brakes with leaf springs and shocks, six stud holes, electric brakes. Trailer tag inside says the trailer weight is 12,078# empty. Just curious as to what is assembly was used.

There should be a metal tag on each axle with load rating and serial number

My Dexter axles just have the rating stamped into the axle itself. Somewhat challenging to find/see.

Look for a decal on center of axle. It should have model and serial #. Go to axle manufacturer website and should be able to cross reference it. Also, the sticker on the front Street side of the trailer should have axle gvwr posted there.

You can bet they won't be over 6,000#. Should be a metal tag or sticker on each axle.B.O.

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17 Replies

FastEagle
Explorer
Jul 28, 2013
Slownsy wrote:
Dexter 6000 LBS axles still 6 lug.

Here is a reference to Dexter 6 & 8 lug axles.

click here

FastEagle
Slownsy
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Dexter 6000 LBS axles still 6 lug.
Reelay
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Me Again wrote:
Reelay wrote:
Is there a stamp or ID tag located on the axles anywhere to ID them as to what weight capacity they can carry? {Haven't really looked yet}
My trailer has drum brakes with leaf springs and shocks, six stud holes, electric brakes.
Trailer tag inside says the trailer weight is 12,078# empty. Just curious as to what is assembly was used.

You sure 12078 is not the GVWR? If it is dry weight you would have 6k axles, however most are 8 lug. If that is GVWR then axles are most likely 5200. BTW the brakes on ALKO axles are the same 2x12 5200-7000 and Dexter may be the same.

What does the placard list for GAWR?
Correct reading {may fault} 12,078# GVWR, tag on axle reads 5200..Thanks..

Chris
Reelay
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Thanks to all of you have replied I appreciate this forum and all the knowledge and trial and errors of your experience....Ray
Reelay
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Me Again wrote:
Reelay wrote:
Is there a stamp or ID tag located on the axles anywhere to ID them as to what weight capacity they can carry? {Haven't really looked yet}
My trailer has drum brakes with leaf springs and shocks, six stud holes, electric brakes.
Trailer tag inside says the trailer weight is 12,078# empty. Just curious as to what is assembly was used.

You sure 12078 is not the GVWR? If it is dry weight you would have 6k axles, however most are 8 lug. If that is GVWR then axles are most likely 5200. BTW the brakes on ALKO axles are the same 2x12 5200-7000 and Dexter may be the same.

What does the placard list for GAWR?
I stand corrected, thank you I rechecked the tag inside a cupboard and it read GVWR 12,078#.

Chris
Slownsy
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
Don't trust what is on label get the number off the axles.
therink
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
My guess isnyou have 6 lug 5200lb axles. My fiver gvwr is 12400 and I have 6 lug 5200's. I believe once the axles go to 6k, they are 8 lug (which by the way is what my rig should have, but dont).
Steve
Me_Again
Explorer III
Jul 26, 2013
Reelay wrote:
Is there a stamp or ID tag located on the axles anywhere to ID them as to what weight capacity they can carry? {Haven't really looked yet}
My trailer has drum brakes with leaf springs and shocks, six stud holes, electric brakes.
Trailer tag inside says the trailer weight is 12,078# empty. Just curious as to what is assembly was used.

You sure 12078 is not the GVWR? If it is dry weight you would have 6k axles, however most are 8 lug. If that is GVWR then axles are most likely 5200. BTW the brakes on ALKO axles are the same 2x12 5200-7000 and Dexter may be the same.

What does the placard list for GAWR?

Chris
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jul 26, 2013
I got the data off the builder's tag and e-mailed Dexter. They replied back with all the pertinent info.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
My AL-KO TT axles had a tag.