Erde Trailer Torque Settings (Easy Guide)

Important: Always recheck your wheel nuts/bolts after the first 25 miles.

Erde Wheel Torque Settings

Small Aluminium Hubs

Torque: 60 N·m (45 lb·ft)

Socket: 17 mm

Models: 102, 122, 132, PM310

Cast Steel Hubs (M10 × 1.5)

Torque: 70 N·m (52 lb·ft)

Socket: 17 mm (nuts) / 19 mm (stud bolts)

Models: 142, 143, CH451

13″ Wheel Hubs

Torque: 120 N·m (89 lb·ft)

Models: 153, 163, 193, 213, 233, 234, CH751

Quick Reference (At a Glance)

60 N·m
102, 122, 132, PM310 – 17 mm

70 N·m
142, 143, CH451 – 17/19 mm

120 N·m
153, 163, 193, 213, 233, 234, CH751

General Torque Settings

M6 Bolts (10 mm head)

Torque: 8 N·m (6 lb·ft)

Used on: Light bar corner screws

M8 Bolts (13 mm head)

Torque: 18 N·m (13 lb·ft)

Used on:

• Body panels
• Cycle deflectors / nudge bars (153+)
• Mudguards
• Tipping brackets (except 142 & 143)

M10 Bolts (17 mm head)

Torque: 36 N·m (27 lb·ft)

Used on:

• Leisure axles (up to 143)
• Couplings
• Drawbars (up to 143)
• Newer 142 & 143 tipping brackets

M12 Bolts (19 mm head)

Torque: 60 N·m (45 lb·ft)

Used on:

• Axles (153+ commercial trailers)
•  Drawbars (153+ commercial trailers)

General Torque Table

M6:
8 N·m
Light bar screws

M8:
18 N·m
Panels, mudguards, deflectors, brackets

M10:
36 N·m
Axles, couplings, drawbars

M12:
60 N·m
Commercial axles & drawbars

Best Practice Tips

• Tighten wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern
• Make sure threads are clean and undamaged
• Do not lubricate wheel studs or nuts
• Recheck torque after long trips or heavy use
• Keep a record of torque checks for safety

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