“The new 12,500-pound rating provides another choice for our customers and their needs,” says Ken Hogan, general manager, NDF Axles & Drivelines, Meritor. “With this new rating our customers will be able to handle bigger loads without increasing front axle weight. This will, in turn, help to increase fuel economy and save our customers’ money.”
Features and benefits of Meritor’s non-drive front steer axles include:
- A draw-key design that offers greater lateral stability, more even loading and greater retention for reduced wear
- Meritor bold on king pin cap that reduces contaminant ingress, which may increase wear and decrease service life
- Meritor steer bushings have more friction to optimize steer effort ease without front-axle vibration
The Meritor axle warranty for linehaul applications is five years or 750,000 miles with parts and labor included, and Meritor says every claim is fully supported by its industry-leading online warranty claim system.
