axle strength: M105 vs. M332 vs. M200 vs. M353 trailers...

[maddawg308]

Might have a need for a heavy trailer axle for a future project build, would like a trailer axle that uses 9.00x20 tires on the end. That pretty much limits it to the following trailers: M105 cargo, M332 ammo, M200 and M353 genset carrier. Each of these uses these size tires.

However, due to the varying weight limits of these trailers (1.5 ton for the M105 and M332, 3 ton for the M200, 3-1/2 ton for the M353) I would gather that the axles are of different strengths and thicknesses, since the wheels/tires are the same, the axles and suspensions must be heavier for the non-M105 trailers.

Does anyone happen to have pictures of the axles of these trailers, from up underneath the bodies, to show the differences in the sizes/strengths of these axles?

 

[Piper Cub]

I think M353s use 11.00x20. http://uttwi.com/m353.htm

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think M353s use 11.00x20. http://uttwi.com/m353.htm

Yes, but it has the deuce six bolt pattern. The 1100s are probably rated at a higher load capacity though.

 

[Stretch44875]

Don't forget your laundry trailers. Smaller rim, but deuce pattern.

 

[Derrickl112]

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[gimpyrobb]

I forgot, the 353 trailer is a torsion style axle. Not as easy to make a trailer from one, but you will get a lower deck height out of it.

Some pics:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?23685-Spring-pack-replacement-M353&highlight=m353

 

[jasonjc]

The axle on the M105 has a 10,000lbs rating per the TM.

 

[maddawg308]

The trailer I would be making would necessitate a single axle that can hold 5,000 lbs easily at road speeds. I prefer these trailer axles because the 9.00x20 tires would be rather cheap compared to a similar sized commercial truck tire, or going bigger to the 11.00x20. Thanks for the input, guys...