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,
Watch: Three ways to show trailer suspension maintenance more love
When it comes to good maintenance practices, tractors tend to get more attention than the trailers behind them. And it makes sense – tractors are more often part of a fleet’s preventative maintenance program. While a trailer might be parked in a lot somewhere out there, the indispensable tractor is just naturally inspected more frequently.
Tough vocational suspensions that go easy on your drivers
Rolling over rugged off-road terrain, hauling heavy loads and tackling tasks that require your drivers to get in and out of the truck countless times throughout the day are all par for the course in vocational truck applications. It’s hard work tackled by tough equipment, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard on
Kenworth W990 adds AG130 front air suspension as option
The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs. Kenworth says the W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul, and heavy haul operations. The long-hood W990 is 131.5 in. from bumper to back-of-cab. Kenworth says the proprietary AG130 front
Hendrickson launches Haulmaax EX rubber suspension on International HX Series
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX. With the updated vehicle’s release, Hendrickson will be launching its next-generation, heavy-duty rubber suspension Haulmaax EX as the standard rubber suspension offering. The company says the Haulmaax EX suspension is optimized
Reyco Granning 79KB suspension available on Kenworth EVs
The Reyco Granning 79KB suspension will be the standard offering on the Kenworth K270E and K370E battery electric vehicles, the company announced. Available for Class 5 through 8 trucks, Reyco Granning says the system is available in a variety of capacities with options that include a stabilizer bar, taper leaf springs, helper springs, shock absorbers
Hendrickson suspensions available on Western Star 49X
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Western Star Trucks to offer a premium rear suspension portfolio as a part of the chassis enhancements of the Western Star 49X. The suspension offerings include the introduction of Haulmaax EX and the expansion of Ultimaax and Primaax EX on the new Western Star truck. “Customers today
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) Calls for FET Suspension
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) sent a letter to the Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives July 21 calling for suspension of the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks and trailers until the end of 2021 in the next Coronavirus stimulus bill. American Truck Dealers (ATD) leads the Modernize the Truck Fleet
Link’s 85K releases air link tandem drive chassis suspension
Link Mfg., Ltd.‘s 85K air link tandem drive chassis suspension is now commercially available for select makes and models. Originally designed to meet the demands of the U.S. military, the 85K Air Link has been optimized for heavy vocational commercial applications. Link’s 85K air link tandem drive chassis suspension is designed with large, high-volume, low-frequency
Link unveils 50K off-highway air-ride trailer suspension
Link Mfg., Ltd. recently released its new TR50-HDT heavy-duty off-highway air-ride suspension. Three of the 50K suspensions will be mounted in a tri-axle configuration on a 100-ton-capacity Smithco mining side tipper trailer. With the introduction of its new TR50-HDT heavy-duty off-highway air-ride suspension, Link says trailer manufacturers have a more effective and efficient way to
