Lorry Trailer axle
- APPLICATION Lorry Trailer
- TYPE Steering axle
- MAX PAYLOAD 6 000 kg per axle
- BRAKING Parking drum brake
- SUSPENSION Leave springs
- STEERING Mechanical
Lorry trailer axle built for airport support and heavy transport
A lorry trailer axle is specifically designed for airport logistics and ground support applications, where trailers are used to move equipment, supplies, or cargo across aprons, service roads and support areas. This axle is a steering axle capable of supporting a maximum payload of 6 000 kg per axle, making it suitable for heavily loaded trailers that must remain stable and reliable under demanding operational conditions.
In airport environments, trailers may be loaded and unloaded frequently, repositioned in confined spaces, and operated near aircraft or other ground support equipment (GSE). A purpose-built axle helps ensure that these movements are safe, predictable and durable.
Steering capability for enhanced manoeuvrability
Unlike a fixed axle, this product incorporates mechanical steering, which enhances a trailer’s ability to navigate tight spaces, service lanes and terminal areas. Mechanical steering reduces tire scrub and wear during turns, improves the trailer’s response to directional changes, and makes it easier for operators to reposition trailers adjacent to equipment or storage areas typical of airport service zones.
This smoother steering action contributes to operational efficiency and reduces physical strain on towing vehicles and trailers alike.
Parking brake and leaf spring suspension for secure stopping
The axle is equipped with a parking drum brake, a robust and proven system for safely immobilizing heavy trailers when parked or during loading/unloading operations. Drum brakes are valued in industrial environments for their durability and reliability even when subjected to repeated stop cycles under load.
In addition, the leaf spring suspension absorbs vertical loads and minor surface irregularities, helping to evenly distribute forces across the axle. This improves stability and protects the trailer’s structure and cargo when moving over varying airport surfaces and pavements.
Lorry trailer axle designed for frequent use in airport logistics
Lorry trailers operating in airport contexts typically undergo intensive usage cycles, with repeated movements between hangars, storage zones and loading docks. An axle designed for this role must balance load handling, steering precision and mechanical robustness, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Paillard’s bespoke axle solutions are developed with these operational realities in mind, combining engineering quality with practical integration into the trailer’s architecture, which supports long service life, fewer unscheduled maintenance interventions, and reliable performance throughout demanding duty cycles.