Dexter 10K & 12k Axles...........

[CumminsPuller]

I had someone tell me that there is no difference in the 10k & 12k axles. That it is just the leaf springs on the 12k are bigger. Anyone else heard this? Also, how do you tell what the wheels are rated at?



Jason

 

[ata]

Well that somebody is kind of right. The 10,000# and 12,000# axles use the same hubs and wheel bearings but the axle tube has a thicker wall on the 12000#.

 

[NIsaacs]

I am not sure of the exact difference between the 10 & 12 k Dexter axles, I think the 12 k is a newer version of the old 10,000 HD. The standard duty 10k Dexter axle used 5-leaf spring pack, 12&1/4 x 3&3/8 inch brakes, and was 5" in diameter. The 10,000 HD used 6-leaf spring pack, 12&1/4 X 4 inch brakes, and was also 5" in diameter. Like "ata" said I think there is a difference in tube thickness also.



"NICK"

 

[TX Gooseneck]

The 10k and the 10k HD is the brake size, and I believe the tube is the same. For the cost, go with the 12k. The 10k HD is a waste of money, they are within $100 of the 12k. The 12k axle uses a heavier tube and the brakes off of the 15k.



10k tube - 5. 0 x . 25" brakes 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" 8 bolt

10k HD tube - 5. 0 x . 25" brakes 12-1/4" x 4" 8 bolt

12k tube - 5. 0 x . 44" brakes 12-1/4" x 5" 8 bolt

15k tube - 5. 0 x . 44" brakes 12-1/4" x 5" - This used to be a 10 bolt but dexter has gone to a strange metric 8 bolt pattern.

 

[CumminsPuller]

TX Gooseneck..........

So with a heavier axle does that also come with heavier leaf springs? What I am trying to do is figure out how I can up the weight rating of my 40' GN at the most cost effective price. Right now I have two 10K Dexters under it with vacuum over hydraulic brakes.



Jason

 

[TX Gooseneck]

How much more capacity are you needing?



I'll have to check on the springs, I believe there are more on the 12k's.

 

[SRadke]

Any chance I could get a set of 10k axles that aren't dualed? I want the capacity but would rather stay with single tires. I can run 19. 5's for weight capacity.



-Scott

 

[CumminsPuller]

TX Gooseneck... ... . Right now I have 2 10K's, the NON HD 10k's. I have put 30K on the trailer before but that was not on purpose. I would like to haul 20K comfortably. Maybe I worry to much. There are probably alot of guys hauling that weight all the time without problems. With a gooseneck, from what I have seen, no matter how heavy the axles are, you still have to carry that weight over them. Go to far forward and the neck starts flexing/bending. I am pretty tapped out right now, just trying to get opinions and options, and look for the cheapest route.



Jason