Behind the suspension scenes of the Western Star 49X, 47X
When a new truck is launched, we just see the end product. What took years to develop is introduced in an instant, but there’s plenty that goes on behind the scenes. Truck OEMs and suppliers collaborate on equipment specs and options, tinkering with different types of designs and components. In the case of Western Star’s
Reyco Granning to provide suspensions for Forest River Bus
Reyco Granning announced a new partnership with Forrest River Bus to provide its air-ride solution for the transit bus, shuttle bus and coach markets. According to Reyco Granning, its TransportMaster was designed to improve ride quality, manage body height and permit kneeling for commercial buses. Other features and benefits highlighted by the manufacturer: • Pre-plumbed air
How Hendrickson works with OEMs to deliver hard-working, driver-friendly suspensions
The best truck equipment solutions aren’t created in a vacuum. Relationships are everything in the trucking business, and that’s true when talking about OEMs and suppliers. Take the newly unveiled Western Star X-Series trucks, for example. The 49X and the 47X–purpose-built from the ground up to tackle the toughest vocational tasks. The field work for
Link Manufacturing details ‘Road Optimized Innovation’ auxiliary suspension
Link Mfg. Ltd., provider of specialty-engineered suspensions, suspension controls and air management products, unveiled the 8K, 10K, 13.5K and 20K ROI Auxiliary Suspensions Systems, which are currently in field testing. Link developed its new, smart load-balancing suspensions using its proprietary Road Optimized Innovation (ROI) technology. First introduced in the company’s ROI Cabmate Cab Suspension in
Kenworth adds Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension for Class 8 models
Kenworth announced that it now offers the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX as an option for the Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 models. According to Hendrickson, this next generation heavy-duty, lightweight rubber suspension is designed for vocational applications such as dump, concrete mixer, refuse, logging, crane/boom, platform, and fire/rescue.. The new suspension replaces the Hendrickson Haulmaax
Reyco Granning releases new ResponseMaster suspension variant
Reyco Granning has released a new 22K variant for its ResponseMaster to complement the existing 20,000 lb. GAWR and 24,000 lb. GAWR versions. The ResponseMaster IFS is purpose-designed for custom fire and rescue vehicle, combining refined ride and rugged design, the company says. Reyco Granning says the system increases safety and reduces response time for
Reyco Granning TransportMaster suspension expands offering to ambulances
Reyco Granning announces that its TransportMaster suspension system is now a published option for Wheeled Coach, Road Rescue, Miller, and Horton (special request) ambulance brands of REV Group. TransportMaster is a bolt-on upgrade to replace factory leaf springs on Class 3-5 Ford, Ram, GM, and EV chassis. The TransportMaster was designed to improve passenger comfort,
SAF-Holland unveils CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension series
During a virtual press conference, SAF-Holland announced the introduction of its CBXA AeroBeam Series of fixed frame suspensions, a lineup of four lighter-weight, top-mount trailer air suspensions. The CBXA AeroBeam Series is a lightweight line of fixed frame air suspensions, and includes 23K, 25K, and 30K pound capacity models. The AeroBeam design features the optimal
How the right vocational truck suspension spec can improve driver comfort
Given the amount of time drivers of vocational trucks spend in their vehicles, ride quality is critical to keeping them comfortable, notes Bryan Redeker, power suspensions product manager at SAF-Holland. “Some vocational trucks spend the majority of their operating time traversing uneven and rough roads, so poor ride quality can lead to discomfort, back issues
Hendrickson’s Ultimaax suspension available on Miller Industries’ Century M100 Rotator
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems‘ Ultimaax advanced severe-duty rubber suspension in the 60,000-lb. capacity rating will be available on Miller Industries’ new Century M100 Rotator. Ultimaax is an advanced severe-duty rubber suspension that the company says is ideal for fleets that need enhanced stability, handling and ride quality. “In Miller’s Class 8 program, our demand
