Determining trailer axel weight limit

[brianlg31]

I have a 5x10 single axel trailer I bought used. How can I tell what the axel is rated for?

[ckat]

Guessing it doesn't have a tag, label, stamp, or other? Typically, 5 lugs are 3500#, 6 lugs are 5200#, and 8 lugs are 7000# on bigger trailers. I do know that there are some 5 lug 2000# axles on the market, though... Beyond that, I'm no help.

[12RingKing]

I looked into it.

You can measure the diameter of the axle, and you can measure the bolt pattern of the lugs to determine the weight capacity.

Google the details

[Thumper]

Picture of the trailer would help.

Should be stamped somewhere on the axel. Might try taking it by a trailer mfg and asking them. If its a used trailer and previously registered axel weight is listed on the paper work.