I found someone who will build me a forklift single axle trailer. Should I go with 7k or 8k axle? What would you do in my place? 8k axle trailer is about $1100 more expensive than 7k. I have a bobcat with operation weight of 4730lb. I was wondering if it is worth investing in a heavier axle. Thank you.
Maybe I didn't say that correctly. If I was going to only have one axle under my skidsteer I would want two wheels on each side. Isn't that what "dual wheeled" means?
One axle, one wheel on each side.
I see most of the beekeepers that drive on CA hwys have this kind of trailers: about 12' long one axle, tilt bed. I will appreciate your imput, just want to make the right decision. I have a 2 axle and yesterday the frame (4" tube) broke in two by the fenders. Again, thanks.
I have 2 such trailers with single 8k axles. I love them and wouldn't consider anything lighter. To me those weight ratings don't take into account the rough off road conditions routinely encountered by beekeepers.
Just bent a 7K axle on a pothole. Ordered a 8K from Red neck trailer $900, larger tube and wall thickness Bigger brakes and wheel studs 9/16 and opted for the oil bath. Also up grades the tires to 17.5 16 ply.
Go with 8 k , significantly larger bearings than 7k
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