PACCAR Launches Proprietary Axle in North America
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PACCAR is
launching a new proprietary tandem axle
that is the industry’s lightest and most
efficient axle in its class. “PACCAR is
pleased to deliver the most fuel efficient
axle in the industry to complement the
superior performance and fuel economy of
our PACCAR MX Engines,” said Landon
Sproull, PACCAR vice president.
The new PACCAR axle is designed to
improve the operating efficiency for line
haul, regional haul and pick-up and delivery
customers. The new axle is rated at 40,000
pounds, supporting a gross combination
weight of 80,000 lbs. Kenworth will begin
offering the axle to customers in January
2017. “PACCAR’s axle reduces vehicle
weight by up to 150 pounds, and provides
improved fuel economy,” noted Sproull.
Kenworth Truck Company News Release
The PACCAR axle features a unique
pinion-through-shaft design that simplifies
power flow in the axle for maximum
efficiency. The PACCAR axle also
incorporates an innovative laser-welded
carrier design that reduces weight and
improves fuel economy. The PACCAR axle
comes with an industry-leading warranty of
five years or 750,000 miles.
The PACCAR axle offers ratios from
2.47 to 3.70 with engine torque
compatibility up to 1,650 lb.-ft. and multi-
torque rating compatibility up to 1,750 lb.-ft.
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drivers are saying at
www.kenworth.com/drivers.
Kenworth Truck Company is the
manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy
and medium duty trucks. Kenworth's
Internet home page is at
www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a
PACCAR company.