What is axle weight?
What is axle weight? axle weight means in relation to an axle of a vehicle the total weight transmitted by the several wheels attached to that axle to the surface on which the vehicle rests; Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3.
What is the maximum axle weight in the UK?
Heavy axles cause proportionately far more wear and tear, and overloading drive axles (legal limit 11.5 tonnes) are the biggest single cause of excessive wear and tear on roads.
How do I calculate my axle weight?
Trailer Axle Weight = Total Weight - Tractor Weight Steer Weight is the weight on the steer axle in lbs. Drive Axle Weight is calculated by subtracting the steer weight from the tractor weight. Trailer Axle Weight is calculated by subtracting the tractor weight from the total weight.