Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems debuted the new Toughlift brand lift axles. This new platform was designed specifically to utilize round axles for non-steerable and steer applications in severe-or heavy-duty applications. The round tube axle design promotes up to an aggressive 25,000 lbs. capacity in order to handle the vocational industry’s toughest applications, according to the company.

The Toughlift FM and FR non-steer models will replace the heavy-duty HLM model with capacities up to 25,000 lbs., as well as the high lifting HLR 13,000- and 18,000-lb. capacity non-steer lift axles that have been used extensively over the years in both pusher or tag positions.

The Toughlift LK is the first steer model to be added to this new platform. The LK was developed around an integrated leading kingpin and knuckle design for the dual tire steerable market. The demand for this dual tire steer feature is currently prevalent in Ontario, Canada and New York for 25,000-lb. applications. The LK is an ideal lift axle for fleets in need of additional flexibility for heavy-duty vocational markets. This product is a fully integrated system designed by Hendrickson, driven by weight reduction while maintaining durability, strength and innovation, Hendrickson reported.