PACCAR introduces proprietary tandem axle for Kenworth, Peterbilt
PACCAR has announced the launch of a new proprietary tandem axle. The new PACCAR axle is designed to improve the operating efficiency for linehaul, regional haul and pick-up and delivery customers. The new axle is rated at 40,000 lbs., supporting a gross combination weight of 80,000 lbs. Kenworth and Peterbilt will begin offering the axle to
Dana shares details on new Spicer global single axle
Dana Inc. has revealed new details about its Spicer global single axle for trucks, tractors and coaches. Engineered for 6×2 and 4×2 axle configurations, this family of single-reduction, solo drive axles can be customized for vehicle applications with gross combination weight ratings of 70,000 to 100,000 lbs. The Spicer global single axle is now available
Kenworth adds set-forward front axle configuration to T880 lineup
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the addition of a set-forward front axle configuration to its lineup of T880 trucks. The new configuration, named the T880S, is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications where every incremental pound of payload delivered contributes directly to the bottom line, the company said. “The
Integrated solutions to maximize axle, suspension optimization
Axle and suspension components for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles need to meet multiple purposes and requirements for varied fleet activity. Flexibility is needed to accommodate this, and the result is that a vast number of possible configurations have evolved to suit specific needs. Flexibility is a good thing, but one downside is that individual systems
Meritor adds deep-drop axle option to MFS series
Meritor has announced the expanded availability of its MFS Series lineup of front non-drive axles, which will now include a deep-drop axle option that offers users greater flexibility in packaging their vehicles. The new option, which includes deep axle drops of 4.76 and 5 in., is ideal for auto hauling and refuse applications where lower vehicle ride heights
The inside scoop on spec’ing axles and brake ratings
For optimum performance and safety, brakes and suspensions need to be a match and work well together. So what do fleets need to know? Fleet Equipment asked major suppliers to provide the inside information.
Special considerations for steer axle tires
Retreading commercial tires is standard operating procedure for successful fleets. Depending on the specific retread design and tread depth, retreads cost approximately one-third to one-half the price of a new tire. Fleets are always looking for ways to protect that tire casing since it is a valuable asset. Retreads can be used on any wheel
Dana introduces rugged 44 front axle
Dana Holding Corp. has introduced the Dana 44 front axle to its Crate Axle program. The new offering delivers extreme performance for a variety of applications, including off-road vehicles, forklifts, pickup trucks, pushback tugs, rock crawler buggys and small mining shovels, according to Dana. “The overwhelming market reception of the Ultimate Dana 44 axle—a new bolt-in
Cooper Tire adds wide-base steer axle tire to commercial lineup
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is adding to its Roadmaster line of commercial tires with the introduction of the new RM332 WB heavy-duty wide base tire in size 425/65R22.5. The RM332 WB is designed for the steer axle in mixed service applications. The Roadmaster RM332 WB has a specially designed rib-type tread pattern to withstand
Webb brake adjusters now standard on Fontaine trailers with Hendrickson axles, suspensions
Webb Brake Adjusters announced that its self-setting automatic brake adjusters will come as standard equipment on all Fontaine platform and heavy-duty trailers equipped with Hendrickson axles and suspensions. “This release from Hendrickson is another step in our penetration of the heavy duty trucking industry. We are very pleased with the results of the testing and look
