How Many Axles Does a Typical Sedan Have?

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Generally, a typical sedan has 2 axles. In most cases, the number of axles can be determined by counting the wheels on one side of the vehicle. The concept of axle count is primarily applied to cargo trucks, military vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, or a small number of large buses. The automobile axle, also known as the vehicle axle, is connected to the frame or the load-bearing body through the suspension system, with wheels mounted at both ends. It is the suspension system, not the axle, that transmits forces and moments between the frame and the axle. The function of the axle is to bear the load of the vehicle and maintain its normal operation on the road. Ordinary family cars usually adopt a single axle. For road transport vehicles with a total mass of less than 19 tons and off-road vehicles like mining dump trucks where axle load is not restricted by road or bridge limitations, a simple two-axle configuration is commonly used. Road transport vehicles with a total mass between 19 to 26 tons adopt a three-axle configuration, while vehicles with even greater total mass are better suited for four or more axles.