The difference between 3-axle, 4-axle and 5-axle Flatbed semi trailers

When we choose a Flatbed semi trailer, we often see 3-axle, 4-axle and 5-axle written in the introduction. Many novice friends may not understand it very well. Today we will introduce the issue of the number of axles of Flatbed semi trailers in detail.

First of all, we need to understand what the number of axles of a Flatbed semi trailer is. Simply put, it is how many pairs of tires there are under the vehicle, including the connecting axle between the two tires.

The number of axles is one of the important parameters of a semi-trailer. For a Flatbed semi trailer, it not only affects the vehicle in China, but also affects the driving stability and safety of the vehicle.

And usually, we see that vehicles have different configurations such as single axle (one pair of tires), double axle (two pairs of tires) and multi-axle (three pairs or more than three pairs of tires).

After understanding these, it is easy to understand the difference between 3-axle, 4-axle and 5-axle Flatbed semi trailers. Generally speaking, the more axles, the higher the vehicle's carrying capacity and driving stability, but it also means higher production costs and fuel consumption.

1. Three-axle truck: It has three axles, usually including two drive axles and one driven axle, can carry relatively large weight, and has good driving stability. Three-axle trucks are widely used in cargo transportation, especially on urban roads and highways.

2. Four-axle truck: It has four axles, usually including two drive axles and two driven axles, which can carry more weight while providing better driving stability and handling. Four-axle trucks are often used for heavy loads or long-distance transportation.

3. Five-axle truck: It has five axles, including more drive axles and driven axles, so that the truck can carry a great weight while maintaining the stability and driving safety of the vehicle. Five-axle trucks are often used for special heavy-load tasks, such as large equipment transportation.

Take the 40-foot 3-axle container Flatbed semi trailer of LIONKAR Semi-trailer Manufacturer as an example. It is a large truck, mainly used for the transportation of large machinery and equipment and containers. If you want different specifications, LIONKAR Automobile can also choose configurations with different numbers of axles according to its specific load requirements and driving environment. For example, for trucks that mainly travel on flat roads and have low load requirements, a configuration with fewer axles can be selected to reduce manufacturing costs and fuel consumption; for trucks that need to frequently travel on harsh road conditions or slopes, or have large load requirements, a configuration with more axles can be selected to improve driving stability and load capacity.