TRAILER TYPE L   

Capacities from 500 to 4,000 lbs. per axle, front mounted tie-rods. The type “L” unit is normally used where low initial cost and design simplicity are of paramount importance. This type ‘L” front steering axle is especially suited for low speed interplant and low speed runway type use. The typical corresponding rear axle for the type “L” front steering axle can accommodate many different types of springs, brakes, hubs, wheels and tires for this front and rear axle assembly.  Different capacity rear and front axles may be used when necessary.

SOME SAMPLE RUNNING GEAR COMBINATIONS
TIRE WHEEL HUB HUB& DRUM FTR&RR BRAKE K S W R
4.10/3.50X6
4.80/4.00X8
4.80/4.00X8
6.90/6.00X9
6.90/6.00X9
7.50X10
7.50X10
7.75X15
540400
540403
540403
540406
540406
540409
540409
540448
522890
522890
 
525483
 
525483
 
521004
 
 
525429
 
525487
 
525487
 
NONE
NONE
519538
NONE
519538
NONE
519538
NONE
T-13
T-12-1/8
T-20-5/8
T-13
T-20
T-13
T-20
T-13
T-19
T-20
T-22
T-24
T-25
T-26-1/2
T-29
T-29
T+4-1/4
T+5
T+5
T+6-1/2
T+8-5/8
T+8-5/8
T+8-5/8
T+8
T-9
T-9
T-12
T-11
T-18
T-14
T-18
T-14

 

DESIGN NOTES

When a drawbar latch is required the tongue length must be sufficient so that the drawbar is attached in front of the frame. MIL-M-8090 requires the drawbar to be raised at any possible cramping or turning angle of the tongue.