Single axle trailer weight capabilities?

I'll have to look into it a little more bogydave. It does have lights, and it was plated at one time, so it was previously registered and road worthy. I think I will assume a 1/2 cord of green wood is a fair bet until proven otherwise. I use different standards depending on where I'm driving.

 

Can always buy a new axle & throw under it.
Reasonable priced

3,500 lbs. 4" Drop Trailer Axles

 

1/2 cord seems a reasonably safe load
2000 to 2500 lbs

 

I guess the weak link in the whole equation is how much wood I can handle cutting at one time. I don't usually cut more than a 1/2 cord in one go

 

Yeah 8 lug that will hold it!

 

Check out your axle good! A few weeks ago I was towing my snowmobile trailer up north with a load of pallets at 75 mph when the axle came clean off. The mounting plates on the trailer were welded to the axle and the welds failed. I almost lost control of the truck when it happened as the trailer was like a sled whipping from side to side behind the truck. The axle shot clean across to the other side of the highway, and could have killed somebody.

 

Yikes. damm that must have been scary. Did you go retrieve the axle?

 

I know several people who have had the same happen. My sled trailer was "free" because of the issue of dissimilar metals rotting the aluminum frame on the steel axle. Sleds flying down the road unmanned!

 

I guess my question is, and I apologize if I missed this, but what are you towing the trailer with? I have put a lot of weight on a 6 by 9 trailer once, and nothing broke. I also filled the truck up I was towing it with to ensure the truck had enough azz to stop it. I now have a 20 ft landscape trailer, that I load up pretty heavy. I have a one ton Silverado and the trailer has brakes as well. There is a "factor of safety" that goes into the design, which gives you a little play with overload without damage, assuming nothing has been compromised through rust, physical damage, altercation etc. At the end of the day, trailer brakes are testy (at least up here where they use salt on the roads), so I want some level of comfort I can stop the entire thing if the brakes fail. Unless you build very high walls, you likely will not test the steel, but the tires and stopping are another story. Also, knowing how to properly balance the loads is critical. Minor points, off my soapbox

 

It's a '03 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4. Not sure on the gearing, but the motor spins about 1,750 rpm at 62 mph.

 

Reinforced the deck with spaced out 2x4's so it should be good for 6 rows of 16" wood. And the left side rails tastefully made from ancient boards! The bottom board is attached to the sidestakes, while the other 2 will just float in the groove.

According to math, a level load to the top of the rails should be 71 cubic feet, or just a hair over a half cord.

 

Cool

Now
Waiting for a pic of it with a load of wood

 

I'm hoping to be able to get into my easy cutting spot soon. The neighbor still has swaths in the field due to the snow/wet October but with it warming up so much, I have my fingers crossed he'll get in there any day now!

I have a feeling this will be more work than just filling the truck lol

 

What you have appears to be a Dana 60 full float rear axle, springs, and frame from a 3/4 or 1 ton 80's model Ford truck. The GVWR should be around 5,500-6,500 lbs. that is only if the rest of the setup is permitting. Hope this helps.

 

Educated guess ( assuming auto trans and V8 ) 3.55 need more info. Tire size etc.

 

Yeah I did. I had to go up an exit and go down and get on the exit down below to get it. When I pulled over when it first happened I had like 5 pickup trucks come by at close to 80 mph with their windows down yelling " your wheels are back there" it was kind of comical. It helped lighten the moment.

 

I was snooping on a ford forum and there was a list of what the different vin codes and such mean. I'll have a look tomorrow and we'll both know.