Dana Holding Corp. has launched the Spicer S140 series, a new family of single-drive, medium-duty axles. Now available, the new axles replace all previous 17,000 lb. to 19,000-lb. Spicer drive axles and are available for all makes and models of straight truck chassis up to 19,000-lb. gross axle weight rating (GAWR), the company said.
The new axles are 85 lbs. lighter, compared with previous Dana medium-duty axles, helping to improve fuel economy, the company noted. With an initial Roadranger lubrication drain at 250,000 miles and 32% less lubrication required overall, these axles are said to be easier to maintain and offer 23 mm more ground clearance.

Optimized to perform in vehicles with drivetrain ratings up to 860 lbs.-ft. of torque and up to 300 HP, the axles support gross combination weight ratings (GCWR) up to 46,000 lbs. and typical GVW up to 31,000 lbs. in most vocational applications.

S140 Series axles are available with a number of options for prime operation, including a carrier-integrated parking brake or electromagnetic retarder mount; integral, welded suspension brackets; and more.

For more information, visit http://www.roadranger.com.