Why do some trailers on lorries not use all their wheels? Like some are raised up, why not use them all?

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Why do some trailers on lorries not use all their wheels? Like some are raised up, why not use them all?

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Weight also effects braking on commercial trucks. A fully loaded truck will actually stop sooner than a empty truck traveling at the same speed. Keeping those wheels raised will keep the appropriate weight on the other axels.

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