Spread Axle Trailers FAQ

Spread Axle vs. Tandem Axle

A spread axle trailer will have more distance between axles vs a standard tandem trailer there will be very little separation. A spread axle will allow you to distribute weight more evenly inside the trailer. Spread axle trailers will have a slight smoother ride.

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A spread axle does require a torsion axle. Torsion axles have an 11 Year Warranty with Lippert Components vs. Drop Leaf Spring Axles have a 6 Year Warranty.

Can I Haul More Weight with a Spread Axle Trailer?

Not necessarily. The payload does not increase with a Spread Axle Trailer. A spread axle will allow you to distribute weight throughout the trailer. Need more payload? Upgrade axle size.

Do Spread Axle Trailers Ride Smoother?

Spread axles will provide a smoother ride when traveling long distances. Spread axles will be better at tracking the towing vehicle.

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With all pros, the spread axle trailers come with they are still less popular compared to tandem axles trailers, and for good reasons. Both have 12,000 lbs loading capacity of steer axle, 34, 000 lbs capacity for drive axles, and when spread over 8 feet, the spread axle trailer can have a capacity of 86, 000 lbs., both the spread axle and tandem axle trailer has a legal limit of 80, 000 lbs. The only advantage the spread axle will have with the extra 6,000 pounds&#; capacity is the ease of balancing the load. But the spread makes the trailer harder to turn, resulting in faster wear and tear of the axles, tires, and the suspension system, not to mention the difficulties the extra length pose during turning and maneuvering of the towing tractor.

The frame of a spread axle trailer has to be studier, making the overall trailer heavier. This leads to lower carrying capacity for the trailer. The increased wheelbase also makes it harder to back up. As evident, a tandem axle trailer doesn&#;t have a long list of pros like the spread axle trailer does, but neither does it have a much longer list of cons, like the spread axle trailer does. Both the trailers have a legal gross weight limit of 80, 000 lbs, but the tandem is easier to maneuver, easy on wheels, axle, and suspension, and excellent to back up, this makes the tandem axle trailer much suited for short trucking of heavy loads across cities and spread axle trailers are best for delivering heavy equipment over a long distance.

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