| Shaft Diameter |
Load Bearing Capacity |
Inside Post Diamter Round |
Inside Post Diamter Square |
4x4 Post | 6x6 Post | ||
| Wood | Metal | Wood | Metal | ||||
| 6" | 6,000 lbs | 2" | 1-3/8" | ![]() |
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| 8" | 10,000 lbs | 4" | 2-3/4" | ![]() |
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| 10" | 12,800 lbs | 6-13/16" | 4-3/4" | ![]() |
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| 12" | 18,000 lbs | 10-1/4" | 7-1/4" | ||||