zweiachsige

Zweiachsige is a German adjective used to describe equipment or vehicles that have exactly two axles. The term is formed from zwei (two) and Achse (axle) with the -ige suffix meaning “having the characteristic.” In use, zweiachsige appears in various grammatical endings (such as zweiachsiger, zweiachsige, zweiachsiges) depending on gender, number, and case.

The expression is common in technical and everyday language for classifying wheeled objects. Typical applications include zweiachsige Anhänger (two-axle trailers), zweiachsige Wohnwagen (caravans), and other zweiachsige Fahrzeuge. In rail contexts, the concept describes rolling stock with two total axles, although many rail vehicles use bogies that group multiple axles; older or lighter types may be described as zweiachsige Wagen.

Practical implications of a two-axle configuration include weight distribution, turning radius, and regulatory aspects such as permissible total weight and braking requirements. Two axles generally constrain payload relative to heavier configurations, but can offer advantages in terms of simplicity, cost, and maneuverability for light to medium loads.

Usage notes: zweiachsige is primarily a descriptive, technical term found in specifications, catalogues, and construction or procurement documentation. It is often paired with nouns like Anhänger, Fahrzeug, Wagen, or Trailer, and is related to other axle-based descriptors such as einachsig (one-axled) and dreiachsig (three-axled).