Military trailer
- APPLICATION Military trailer
- TYPE Straight axle
- MAX PAYLOAD 3 500 kg
- BRAKING Drum brake
- SUSPENSION Rubber
- STEERINF No
A bespoke straight axle for military trailer applications
Paillard’s straight axle is designed to equip military trailers used in operations, theatre logistics, and training exercises: equipment transport, water and fuel tanks, generators, tactical containers, and specialised platforms. With a maximum load capacity of 3,500 kg, it offers a capacity perfectly suited to medium-sized trailers used by armed forces, without unnecessary oversizing.
Its rigid, non-steered configuration makes it a simple, robust and reliable axle, fully aligned with the defence sector’s requirements for towed equipment that must prioritise durability, ease of maintenance and operational availability. A proven solution, engineered to withstand intensive use and the most demanding environments encountered by armed forces.
Drum braking system protected against harsh environments
The drum braking system fitted to this axle is a technically sound choice for a military trailer likely to operate in severe conditions. Its enclosed structure effectively protects the internal components against dust, sand, mud, water and vegetation — all frequent constraints during field operations. This natural protection reduces the frequency of maintenance interventions and preserves braking efficiency over time, including after long storage periods or extended deployments in harsh environments.
The drum brake also delivers strong stopping power under load, essential to ensure convoy safety, particularly on inclined or uneven terrain where full braking control is critical for both personnel and transported equipment.
Rubber suspension: compact, lightweight and maintenance-free
The rubber suspension chosen for this axle stands out for its compactness, light weight and total absence of maintenance requirements. Based on elastomer silent blocks, it effectively absorbs shocks and vibrations without any need for greasing, adjustment or regular replacement of components. This is a major operational advantage in the defence sector, where equipment availability must be maximised at all times.
This technology also delivers excellent behaviour both loaded and unloaded, and reduces the vertical footprint of the axle, making it easier to integrate on trailers with tight dimensional constraints. A simple, durable and particularly well-suited solution for tactical use in demanding operational contexts.
French manufacturing expertise for the defence sector
Paillard puts over a century of industrial expertise at the service of military trailer manufacturers and operators. Each axle is engineered as a bespoke solution in our French workshops, in close collaboration with your design office: dimensions, load capacity, mounting interfaces, braking configuration and suspension type are all defined according to your specific requirements. This tailored approach guarantees perfect integration with your equipment and long-term reliability in the field.
Our 100% French manufacturing also ensures full traceability of components and supply chain security — two critical criteria to get the best bespoke axles for the defence sector, which operates under strict requirements in terms of industrial sovereignty, compliance and operational readiness.