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<blockquote data-quote="Captain Sensible" data-source="post: 7841969" data-attributes="member: 107484"><p>12 tonne (payload) trailer, tandem axle(?) is going to have an axle load of approx. 7000 kg ..... But check the values on the manufacturer's plate to be sure .... they'll be stated there. Normal 420 x 180 mm 'commercial' brakes will be too big for this size of trailer ..... they won't work hard enough & will glaze up. Best option is probably 406 x 120 mm, but still with 'S'-type operating cams (like the larger commercial axles) for good brake control.</p><p></p><p>What size of tyres are you going to fit? Are you likely to fit wider (and taller) flotations in the future? If so, allow for that now.</p><p></p><p><strong>Best Bet:</strong> As Quattro has said, get in touch with ADR UK / Tyremart Agricultural at Long Bennington. Tell them what you want to do (how fast, what tyres), send the data from your trailer's plate & they'll be able to calculate & recommend the right axle, brake & suspension setup and supply it as a complete unit to be welded onto your chassis. It won't be cheap, but it will be a pukka, verified solution avoiding all the potential pitfalls ........ which may be handy next time you're travelling at ~55k <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Captain Sensible, post: 7841969, member: 107484"] 12 tonne (payload) trailer, tandem axle(?) is going to have an axle load of approx. 7000 kg ..... But check the values on the manufacturer's plate to be sure .... they'll be stated there. Normal 420 x 180 mm 'commercial' brakes will be too big for this size of trailer ..... they won't work hard enough & will glaze up. Best option is probably 406 x 120 mm, but still with 'S'-type operating cams (like the larger commercial axles) for good brake control. What size of tyres are you going to fit? Are you likely to fit wider (and taller) flotations in the future? If so, allow for that now. [B]Best Bet:[/B] As Quattro has said, get in touch with ADR UK / Tyremart Agricultural at Long Bennington. Tell them what you want to do (how fast, what tyres), send the data from your trailer's plate & they'll be able to calculate & recommend the right axle, brake & suspension setup and supply it as a complete unit to be welded onto your chassis. It won't be cheap, but it will be a pukka, verified solution avoiding all the potential pitfalls ........ which may be handy next time you're travelling at ~55k ;) [/QUOTE]
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