Trailer Load Engineering – Kingpin Load, Axle Forces, COG & Rollover Calculators

Trailer Load Engineering – Kingpin Load, Axle Forces, COG & Rollover Calculators

Professional load engineering tools for semi trailers: Kingpin Load Calculator, Axle Load Distribution, Center of Gravity Estimator, Load Transfer & Rollover Threshold Analysis.

Kingpin Load

Calculate kingpin load based on COG, load distribution & trailer geometry.

Axle Forces

Tri-axle load distribution, dynamic loading & stress analysis.

Center of Gravity

Estimate vertical COG height for stability assessment.

Rollover Stability

Calculate rollover angle based on COG & track width.

Kingpin Load Calculator

Estimate kingpin force based on total load, COG position & trailer geometry.

Axle Load Distribution Calculator (Tri-Axle)

Static & simplified dynamic axle load calculation.

Center of Gravity (COG) Height Estimator

Useful for rollover stability & brake balance analysis.

Rollover Threshold Calculator

Estimate rollover angle based on COG & track width.

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