“Reducing the weight of trailers in order to increase payload and/or to improve fuel efficiency is a high priority for many commercial fleets,” says Brian Moynihan, OEM sales manager of trailer products for Jost. “Spec’ing a set of landing gear that can help in that regard makes sense. Our new products do that without giving up any of the quality Jost is known for.”
The two new products are:
- AX100 Aluminum Hybrid Landing Gear Series, rated at 50,000 lb. lift capacity and 27,000 lbs. side load capacity, is designed to be durable, lightweight and corrosion resistant, the company says. To reduce weight the upper leg is manufactured from extruded aluminum and features a heavy-duty reinforced strap for superior side load strength. Jost says the lower leg is made from polyester coated HSLA steel for added corrosion protection. The AlumiLightX is available in inside and outside mount. A full set can save as much as 40 lbs., the company says.
- A set of the UL500 Landing Gear, with rated lift capacity of 55,000 lbs. and side load capacity of 29,000 lbs. is at least 27 lbs. lighter than similarly rated landing gear, the company says. A re-engineered lift nut and the HSLA material used in the manufacture of the UL500 Landing Gear reduce the weight without decreasing strength. Jost says each leg can be outfitted with a grease tube for reduced maintenance requirements.
Like other Jost landing gear, the company says the UL500 and AX100 have no external gearbox that can be damaged by abuse and the effects of water and corrosive chemicals. The Jost gearing mechanism is an integral part of the sturdy leg column protecting it from the elements.
