Everything You Need To Know About Trailer Jockey Wheels

Trailer jockey wheels play a vital role in stabilizing trailers, preventing tipping, and ensuring safe loading and unloading. Their greatest advantage lies in making trailer handling easier—thanks to their telescopic design, which allows height adjustment during hitching, ensuring a perfect match between trailer and towing vehicle. This not only improves operational efficiency but also significantly enhances transport safety.

In everyday loading, unloading, and moving tasks, a jockey wheel is indispensable. Let’s explore the types of jockey wheels, key buying considerations, and how Chenwei Trailer Jack stands out in this field.

Types of Trailer Jockey Wheels

• Electric Jockey Wheels
  Offer automated lifting and remote control functions, saving time, providing precise adjustments, and delivering a smoother user experience. However, they require a backup power source and are more complex to install.

• Manual Jockey Wheels
  Operated by hand, they are durable, reliable, cost-effective, and easy to maintain—making them the most common choice in the market.

Why Choose Heavy-Duty Jockey Wheels?

Heavy-duty trailer jockey wheels—also known as heavy-duty trailer jack wheels—are widely used in transportation, agriculture, RVs, caravans, and construction sites. Especially those manufactured by Chenwei Trailer Jack, which are designed to perform in tough environments, providing stable support for a wide range of applications from commercial trailers to livestock trailers.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Jockey Wheel

1. Load Capacity
   Typically ranges from a few hundred pounds to several thousand pounds. Chenwei Trailer Jack products cover from 330 lbs up to 2,600 lbs, fitting various vehicles and scenarios.

2. Tongue Weight
   For stability, tongue weight should be around 10%-15% of the fully loaded trailer’s total weight.

3. Wheel Size & Material
   Heavier trailers require larger wheels, often made from solid rubber or steel, for better weight distribution, corrosion resistance, and durability.

4. Rotation & Locking Mechanism
   A 360° swivel design with a secure locking system ensures stability, even on uneven terrain.

Popular Market Picks

• 60mm Multi-Function Jockey Wheel – 350kg load capacity, solid rubber wheel, ergonomic knob for easy height adjustment.

• Horse Trailer Jockey Wheel – Galvanized steel rim with solid rubber tire, built for durability in outdoor environments.

• Commercial Trailer 500kg Jockey Wheel – Hot-dip galvanized steel rim with high-quality rubber tire, excellent corrosion resistance.

Industry Outlook & Conclusion

With the continuous growth of the transport and logistics industry and the increasing focus on trailer safety, the demand for jockey wheels and spare parts is steadily rising. Chenwei Trailer Jack, with over a decade of experience specializing in trailer jacks and jockey wheels, manufactures products in strict compliance with international standards, certified by ISO and CE, and offers high-quality, customizable solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

If you are looking for a trusted manufacturer of trailer jacks and jockey wheels, visit our official websites trailerjack.cn or hbchenwei.com for more product details and partnership opportunities.