Prairie Dog
Active Member
We have been looking at trailers for a while now and I have just come upon some brand new trailers for about 2/3 the price of any others we have found. The main difference is that they have springs as opposed to Torsion axles. Now, the salesman that has the springs says:
"when you are hauling equipment onto a site and you have uneven ground the torsion axles aren't any good. You end up having all your weight on one axle if your back axle isn't the same level as the front one. You should only use a standard axle as the weight will be distributed evenly on both axles"
This makes a lot of sense, since a torsion axle is actually bolted/welded to the frame. Although I have read that torsion axles ride much better and don't bounce around without a load. He had also mentioned that you have nothing but trouble with repairs if you use a torsion axle.
The difference in price is $6500 for 2-7000# axle trailer with torsion axle and $4100 for a spring. Also has a 3-7000# axle for $4400. Unbelievable prices!
"when you are hauling equipment onto a site and you have uneven ground the torsion axles aren't any good. You end up having all your weight on one axle if your back axle isn't the same level as the front one. You should only use a standard axle as the weight will be distributed evenly on both axles"
This makes a lot of sense, since a torsion axle is actually bolted/welded to the frame. Although I have read that torsion axles ride much better and don't bounce around without a load. He had also mentioned that you have nothing but trouble with repairs if you use a torsion axle.
The difference in price is $6500 for 2-7000# axle trailer with torsion axle and $4100 for a spring. Also has a 3-7000# axle for $4400. Unbelievable prices!