How to Calculate The Weight Capacity of a Trailer

How to calculate a ballpark estimate of a trailer's weight capacity.

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[mikesworld]

I never thought to look up the bearing like you did. Northern tool is a good place to look. thanks for showing this. Still watching all your videos even if I don't comment. I watch on my tv so don't always comment like this time I am on the computer.

[chuckcawthon]

Very good presentation. Well Done Young Man.

[LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks for the info! I didn't know you could find that info from the bearings. Have a good weekend! See ya!

[marshallevans]

That's a good way to figure it out! Thanks

[brandon]

I have a homemade 5×8 with a single 3500lb axle. Very solid frame. Just a single forward tongue with no chassis support. Really wondering if it can support a 200gallon water tank.

[eastkyhunter]

I always figured 5 lug 3500 6 lug was 5000 8 lug 7500 dexter axles are 6200 or 7000 pound axles x how ever many axles

[KerrySaidSo]

You didn’t calculate anything, you just quoted known specifications. But thanks anyway.