No5 trailer track width vs defender track width.

[alittlebitconcerned]

Hi all.

Does anyone know the difference between the track width of a No5 trailer and a Defender track width? Or even just the No5 track width and I can go from there.
Much appreciated.

Matt

[BreakingBad]

not sure of the actual measurements but i understand the no.5 is same track width as series vehicles while defenders are a tad wider

[Bearman]

not sure of the actual measurements but i understand the no.5 is same track width as series vehicles while defenders are a tad wider

Yep, that is correct. Same as series, but you can fit a wider axle to match the Defender. All you have to do then is extend the mudguards with flares etc to make it legal.

[alittlebitconcerned]

Ok, this is what I found when researching Series track width...

Track widths:
1) Series 1' " 50" F&R
2) Series 2/3 88" 51.5" F&R
3) Series 2/3 109" 52.5" F&R (1ton) slightly wider..


When it's mentioned the no5 is the same as a series LR, which one are we talking about?

[Bearman]

Ok, this is what I found when researching Series track width...

Track widths:
1) Series 1' " 50" F&R
2) Series 2/3 88" 51.5" F&R
3) Series 2/3 109" 52.5" F&R (1ton) slightly wider..


When it's mentioned the no5 is the same as a series LR, which one are we talking about?

I would have to check measure mine to get an exact measurement, but I am almost certain it would be 3. I didn't realize there was a track difference between the 88" and 109" in S2/3 - was it a different rim offset?

[andylandy]

No.5 trailer track width 1320mm as per data summary issued Jan 93, so roughly 52"

Andy

[Happy Travellers]

Hi all.

Does anyone know the difference between the track width of a No5 trailer and a Defender track width? Or even just the No5 track width and I can go from there.
Much appreciated.

Matt
I've just been out to the shed to measure my No 5. 1370mm.

[alittlebitconcerned]

I've just been out to the shed to measure my No 5. 1370mm.

Thanks for the effort Happy Travellers, much appreciated. :BigThumb:
From where to where did you take the measurements from?

[alittlebitconcerned]

I would have to check measure mine to get an exact measurement, but I am almost certain it would be 3. I didn't realize there was a track difference between the 88" and 109" in S2/3 - was it a different rim offset?

Hi Bearman. The article did specifically say the measurements had nothing to do with the rims. I'm having trouble finding the information again but I'll post a link when I do.

[alittlebitconcerned]

Here's the source of the series track widths if anyones interested.
As I know no better I'll have to take their word on the measurements.

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