What are the maximum Trailer axle bogie weights permitted in the UK?

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Maximum permissible plated bogie weights depend on the number of axles and the limits of the axle itself.

Axles are commonly rated at 9,000kgs but this cannot be used as a guide as axle types vary.

• 3 axles - 8,000kgs limit per axle - maximum 24,000kgs on bogie
• 2 axles - 9,000kgs limit per axle - maximum 18,000kgs on bogie
• 1 axle - 10,000kgs limit per axle - maximum 10,000kgs on bogie