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Raising expectations: Three ways tractor lift axles boost efficiency, savings

There is value that goes beyond decreased tire wear when spec’ing lift axles Lift axles aren’t the first axle option that comes to mind for long-haul, over-the-road applications. But fleet managers would be wise to reconsider their go-to spec when looking to boost fuel efficiency and equipment operation savings. Sure, there’s the obvious benefit of

Why it might be time to reconsider a 6×2 with liftable axles

Let’s talk about the 6×2 elephant in the room and how new equipment technology is addressing it.

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FUCHS Launches RENOLIT CSX AWE 0, a Sustainable Grease for Heavy Duty Truck Trailer Axles

FUCHS Lubricants Co. recently released RENOLIT CSX AWE 0, a calcium sulfonate complex grease for truck trailer axle hubs. When compared to the industry-standard legacy grease in a third-party side-by-side study, RENOLIT CSX AWE 0 exhibits improved low friction performance, lower running temperature, and improved extreme-pressure performance. Using this product, OEMs can expect better protection

What fleets need to know about truck e-axles

As a highly efficient power source for propelling electric vehicles, truck e-axles are designed to go beyond providing just torque and power. They also balance performance, durability and reliability to allow maximum time on the road per charge. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of

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Should you spec pusher axles on over-the-road trucks?

Traditionally, pusher axles are used in vocational applications to distribute the vehicle weight and ensure the other axles are not overloaded. Pusher axles on an on-highway vehicle… well, pusher use has been considered limited because tractor-trailers typically won’t be overloading the other axles. However, in recent years, over-the-road applications like linehaul and regional haul have

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When to use pusher axles over tag axles

Most commonly found in vocational applications like dump trucks, refuse trucks and mixers, pusher axles are in the same family as tag axles when it comes to 6×2 configurations. This means only one of the two rear axles receives power, as opposed to a 6×4, where both of a tractor’s rear axles are drive axles.

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Are pusher axles positioned for a lift in spec’ing popularity?

When I caught up with Joel Morrow, senior driver and vice president of equipment procurement at Ploger Transportation, for a deep-dive into 6×2 axle configurations and downspeeding, he made a surprising axle comment that stood out when it came to address the stigma 6×2 axle configurations face when it comes time for truck resale. “Resale

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Dana to launch e-axles for heavy-duty electric truck applications

Dana Inc. announced a new line of Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-Axles designed for a wide variety of Class 7 and 8 applications. The line includes single and tandem electric axles, including systems for direct drive and now 4×2, 6×2, and 6×4 multi-speed e-Axle systems. Dana says the new e-Axles are designed to integrate into most

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Podcast: The role of e-axles and power systems in the electric future

The electric future has arrived, with several major OEMs making battery electric trucks available now, some that will be available soon, and even a growing push toward hydrogen fuel cell power. So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of

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Mack Trucks pairs mRIDE spring leaf suspension with Mack axles

The Mack Trucks mRIDE spring leaf over rubber block suspension, which Mack says is ideal for vocational customers needing improved stability and greater traction on jobsites, now offers additional weight savings for increased payload when paired with proprietary Mack axles, the company says. Available at 40,000-lbs. and 46,000-lbs. suspension ratings and with standard track axles,

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