Increasing axle efficiencies
When Fleet Equipment caught wind that Meritor is using a unique lube management systems on its new 14X HE tandem axle, we wanted to know more. So we caught up with Ken Hogan, Meritor’s vice president for rear drivetrain, to find out how it works, what the benefits are for the axle and what other
Velociti partners with Meritor, PSI on automatic tire inflation system ROI program
Velociti Inc. has announced that it will be teaming with Meritor and PSI for a payment program to be offered with the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI (MTIS). The Instant ROI program will provide fleets with the ability to retrofit existing trailers with the MTIS, offering deferred billing and an extended payment plan, with no
Matching axles, ratios and loads to increase fuel efficiency
A major initiative in the trucking industry continues to be the concept of downspeeding, or maximizing available engine torque while minimizing engine RPMs and fuel requirements. “By focusing on maximizing downspeeding, the fleet owner has the best chance of improving fuel efficiency,” explains Tom Lehman, product manager for Detroit Components. “Along with Detroit DD15 or
Meritor MFS+ front steer axle is now standard on Kenworth Class 8 trucks
Kenworth Class 8 trucks are now standard with the Meritor MFS+ front steer axle series for linehaul applications. The new axle is available in standard and wide track configurations, with a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 12,000 and 13,200 lbs. The axle also offers high-angle turning capacity up to 55 degrees and is compatible
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
Hino presents Meritor WABCO with quality awards
Meritor WABCO has received the 2015 Excellence in Quality and the 2015 On-Time Delivery Performance awards from Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. Meritor WABCO has been recognized with the quality award seven times in the past eight years and has received the on-time delivery award five times. The two awards recognize Meritor WABCO for achieving
Meritor announces 13X drive axle for medium-duty applications
Meritor introduced the 13X drive axle for medium-duty class 6 and 7 applications, which will be available for OEM production starting in the second quarter of this year. “While the 14X platform has served us well in these markets,” began Meritor’s Karl Mayer, “we’ve listened to our OEM customers’ requests for an axle that is lighter, more efficient and tailored
Meritor reveals FastSet King Pin Kit, PlatinumShield III brake shoe coating
Meritor launched the Meritor FastSet King Pin Kit to support market demand for a quicker solution to aftermarket king pin replacement. According to the company, the new kit eliminates the need for reamers, special tools and presses. With the kit, king pin bushings do not need to be reamed after they are installed into the
Meritor unveils new line of clutches
Meritor has announced that it is launching a new line of AllFit clutches. The new all-makes clutch line includes both manual-adjust and self-adjusting models and covers heavy-duty, medium-duty, light-duty and off-road applications. AllFit all-makes clutches are equipped with high-performance friction material exclusive to Meritor and are new units with no assessed core charge or core handling fees,
Meritor WABCO releases Toolbox 12 vehicle diagnostic package
Meritor WABCO has released Toolbox 12, the newest version of its PC-based diagnostic software. It is now available for purchase. Meritor WABCO says that Toolbox 12 includes expanded diagnostic capabilities and support for anti-lock braking systems, electronic braking systems and hydraulic power brakes. Toolbox 12 also includes OnGuardACTIVE diagnostics, aftermarket electronic control unit (ECU) programming updates and
