Thanks for that. I found something on the internet that showed axle capacity by diameter.
1,000-lb - 2,000lb axles: 1-1/2" - 1-3/4" diameter
3,500-lb - axles: 2-3/8 diameter (can have a 3-1/2 diameter, but rarely)
6,000-lb - 7,200-lb axles: 3" diameter
8.000-lb axles: 3-1/2" diameter
9,000-lb axles: 4" diameter
10,000-lb or more axles: 5" diameter
As with everything on the web, you have to take it with a grain of salt, however, my axles measure 2-3/8" and I've discovered my trailer weight is 3440lb, so 3,500-lb would make sense.
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