When an even lower ride height than that available from overlay axles is required, AL-KO produces a series of ”drop” axles. This trailer industry term refers to an axle where there is a gap between the stub axle and the main structural beam, and this can vary up to a maximum of 100 mm from centre of the stub axle to the centre of the beam. 
This is achieved by using welded ”drop plates” which join the main structural beam and the stub axles. This has the effect of dramatically lowering the trailer and is typically used for such applications as race car trailers and horse floats where an easy and low access into the trailer is needed.
When considering the use of a drop axle, there are more dimensional constraints than with other types of beam axles. As the drop plates need to pass the outside of the chassis or body during suspension movement, a drop axle always needs more distance from the body to the wheel centre. Whilst this can at times be a problem, talk to you AL-KO sales contact to assist with what can be made to suit your specific dimensional needs.
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AXLE SIZE (D) (MM) |
AXLE BEAM PROFILE |
STUB AXLE SIZE/ PROFILE (MM) |
AXLE CARRYING CAPACITY (KG) |
MACHINING PROFILE |
DROP HEIGHT (H) MM / INCHES |
DROP ARM WIDTH |
LENGTH (L/W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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40mm |
Square |
39mm round 195mm long |
1000 kg |
LM |
65mm (2 1/2”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
40mm |
Square |
39mm round 195mm long |
1000 kg |
LM |
75mm (3”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
40mm |
Square |
39mm round 195mm long |
1000 kg |
LM |
90mm (3 1/2”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
40mm |
Square |
39mm round 195mm long |
1000 kg |
LM |
100mm (4”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
45mm |
Square |
45mm round 195mm long |
1450 kg |
Slimline |
65mm (2 1/2”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
45mm |
Square |
45mm round 195mm long |
1450 kg |
Slimline |
75mm (3”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
45mm |
Square |
45mm round 195mm long |
1450 kg |
Slimline |
90mm (3 1/2”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
45mm |
Square |
45mm round 195mm long |
1450 kg |
Slimline |
100mm (4”) |
25mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
50 mm |
Square |
56mm round 195mm long |
1450 kg |
Slimline |
75mm (3”) |
32mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
50 mm |
Square |
56mm round 195mm long |
1600 kg |
Parallel |
100mm (4”) |
32mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
|
50 mm |
Square |
56mm round 260mm long |
2000 kg |
2.0 tonne |
100mm (4”) |
32mm |
Axles can be manufactured to your required length (to nearest 5mm increment) |
Other combinations of capacity, length and drop height can be made to order.
– Brake mounting flange can be fitted upon request to suit your braking requirements
– All axles are standard raw black material
– Hot dipped galvanised or zinc plated available on request
– On some applications the combination of chassis clearance (w) and stub axle length required for the wheel/tyre combination may exceed maximum width registerable.
