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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Mack 85,000-pound Tandem Axles Available

Mack Trucks recently introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 6, 2018

Kilograms, Pounds, Tridems, Spread Tandems, and Weight Laws

Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg takes a look at a multi-axle flatbed, and a "split tandem" that's still in his memory.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2017

Hendrickson 6x2 Liftable Forward Tandem Axle Available on Cascadia

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Freightliner Trucks to offer the OptiMaax 6x2 liftable forward tandem axle on the new Cascadia, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

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Videosby StaffMarch 3, 2017

On the Spot: Meritor Launches the 14X HE Linehaul Tandem Drive Axle [Video]

Meritor launched its new 14X HE Tandem Drive Axle with much fanfare at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The company says it is the most efficient drive axle ever.

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NewsMarch 3, 2017

New Spicer AdvanTek 40 Axle Ratio Supports Downspeeding

Dana has added a new axle ratio for the Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle that helps support engine downspeeding for linehaul trucks.

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ProductsOctober 27, 2016

Tandem Slider Suspension Lightweight, More Durable, SAF-Holland Says

SAF-Holland announced a next generation CBX series trailer suspension, the CBX40 AeroBeam sliding tandem, which claims light weight, easy maintenance and high durability.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2016

Paccar Adds Drive Axle, Updates Engines

LAS VEGAS — In a step toward more integrated drivetrains in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, Paccar announced a new 40,000-pound tandem axle that saves weight and improves fuel economy.

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Articlesby Tom BergMay 23, 2016

Hybrid Electric-Drive Trailer Tandem Promises Quick Payback

A hybrid electric-drive trailer tandem being developed by a group of engineers at Hyliion Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. The device, which for now has no official name, is undergoing road testing and should be ready for the market in mid-2017,

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ProductsFebruary 29, 2016

Meritor HD Axles for KW T370

The strong steer axles come with a heavy-duty, cross-brace-reinforced front frame assembly, bolted cross members and either 10-5/8-inch frame rails with insert or 10 3/4-inch frame rails.

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Newsby Tom BergMarch 26, 2015

Dana Preparing ‘Dual Range Disconnect’ 6x4-6x2 Tandem

Dana engineers are working on a Spicer Dual Range Disconnect tandem rear axle that combines the traction advantages of a dual-drive 6x4 configuration with the fuel economy of a single-drive 6x2.

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