kscarbel2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Heavy Duty Trucking / May 9, 2017 Peterbilt has added a Paccar brand 20,000- and 22,000-pound wide track steer axles to its vocational lineup. The Paccar steer axle is available with standard front air disc brakes or optional drum brakes as well as suspensions and wheel end options to meet the application’s demands. Both axle ratings will be available in the Models 567, 520, 389, 367, 365, 348, and the 389 glider kit. The axle is designed for vocational applications such as refuse, construction, and heavy-haul, featuring a combination of weight savings technology and durability. The steer axle is designed for high maneuverability with a turn angle of up to 50 degrees. “The Paccar steer axle continues the Peterbilt tradition of innovative and rugged products for our vocational customers who demand maximum performance,” says Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar senior vice president. “Whether we’re reducing total cost of ownership or increasing payload, Peterbilt is continuously looking for solutions that maximize our customers’ uptime and profitability.” . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49779-peterbilt-introduces-new-vocational-wide-steer-axle/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 PACCAR Introduces Proprietary Front Axle in North America Paccar Press Release / May 8, 2017 PACCAR is introducing a new proprietary front axle for its Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles in the third quarter of 2017. The PACCAR axle is designed for construction and vocational applications that support infrastructure investments. “PACCAR is pleased to introduce its front axle to enhance customer vehicle payload and complement the superior performance of our PACCAR Powertrain,” said Landon Sproull, PACCAR vice president. The PACCAR front axle improves steering efficiency and load carrying capacity for customers. “The PACCAR front axle is available with ratings of 20,000 or 22,000 pounds and uses an innovative tapered kingpin roller bearing which simplifies the design and delivers enhanced steering efficiency,” noted Sproull. The PACCAR front axle offers steering angles up to 50 degrees and has a five year or 750,000 mile warranty. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49779-peterbilt-introduces-new-vocational-wide-steer-axle/#findComment-369488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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