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The article focuses on the multi-year study by the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin on the impacts of manure transport equipment on the roads. The research stresses the importance of allocating axles weight and having enough number of axles. It says that either asphalt or concrete pavements are not affected by the tire pressure. Moreover, Kevin Erb of the University of Wisconsin offers potential short- and long-term solutions to prevent the damage of roads.

The article evaluates several products including the AH-80330 High-Capacity Wireless Wheel Dolly from Ari-Hetra, Bar's Leaks Liquid Aluminum Cooling System from Bar's Products, and the Spicer S140 vehicle axles from Dana.

Presents information on several truck components used in the waste management industry. Heavy steer urban tire from Continental Tire North America; Spiracle closed crankcase ventilation system from Donaldson; Mono-Lift 225 auxiliary axle suspension from Ridewell Suspensions.

ATLANTA - After 110 years serving the trucking industry, tracing its lineage industry to Timken Detroit Axle, Meritor is "still going strong", noted CEO Jay Craig at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The most significant revelation was that after nearly 20 years, Meritor has designed a brand-new brake from scratch, the EX+LS air disc brake. The single-piston brake weighs 71-lbs. (caliper and pads), the lightest Meritor has ever made, and is suitable for both for tractors and trailers performing long haul service in North America. [Extracted from the article]

article reports that accurate truckload weighing systems are being demanded by crop farmers in the U.S. and Canada. More farmers are said to be turning to axle pad scales to quickly check weigh product in the truck right off the fields. Load cells as the key components in axle pad scales are mentioned. It is said that quality weighing systems manufacturer Massload uses a 26-inch long load cell in its weigh pad that is as wide as the platform.

The article reports on Tiffin Parts LLC's launch of a line of axle parts to repair SkyTrak Legacy 6042, 8042 and Lull 644E, 944E model telehandlers.

The article offers information on a variable-width axle from Bargam.

The article reports on the redesign of the Micro Radio Site of Pepro, a shielded enclosure-systems manufacturer. The redesign is said to be part of a larger plan of the company to enter the cellular industry. Vice president Kelly Lander cites a reduction in overall weight and a more rugged axle and frame as the key innovations to the Website service. The company notes that the site can withstand over one million volts and 87,000 amperes (amps) without any interruptions to operations.

The article discusses the need for farmers to understand power hop, a bouncing effect that a tractor may experience sometimes when pulling a high draw-bar load, which may adversely affect productivity. The common causes of power hop are outlined, including soil type, insufficient overall tractor weight for the horsepower, and improper weight distribution between the front and rear axles. Recommendations are also made with regard to tire inflation pressures.

The article discusses Caterpillar Inc.'s launching of its Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based plant. The plant will manufacture axle assemblies for the largest Cat mining trucks. Operations at the 850,000-square-foot modern plant include machining, assembly, test and painting of axles to help the company to increase its capacity of increasing its global mining operations.

The article discusses issues related to the transportation of large agricultural planters. Transporting the John Deere DB120 planter involves tractors that can make it through a 12.5 to 15-feet wide field entrance. Case IH offers its patented steerable rear-axle design, which allows operators to turn around 20 feet tighter than one could normally.

The article offers brief information on the tandem rear axle from PACCAR which are included in Kenworth truck the T680 and the T880.

The article offers information on the release of a 5-in. Ridewell brand axle, a Wabco PAN-17 compatible axle by Ridewell Suspensions.

The article discusses the release of the Proprietary Tandem Axle by Paccar Inc. and outlines the features of the axle.

The article evaluates the class 8 truck Kenworth T880 from Kenworth, which featured a set-forward front axle configuration update, and was displayed at the trade show ConcreteWorks 2016 organized by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA).

The article reports that a deep-drop axle option has been included to the MFS series of front non-drive axles from Meritor.

The article offers brief information on the Softek NXT integrated monoleaf suspension and steer axle system from Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems.

The article reports that Meritor and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) celebrated the production of the one-millionth Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by P.S.I. since 1993. MTIS by P.S.I. It can be installed on all major trailer axle models sold in North America, connects tires to a controlled air supply, and automatically routes air through a control box and trailer axles to fill underinflated tires. Halo uses a hub-mounted, self-powered pump that monitors and adjusts air pressure.

The article discusses how 6x2 drive axles are slowly being considered by most fleet managers to replace 6x4 ones. Topics mentioned include the evolution of 6x4 axles as a technological solution to ensure that trucks could get moving efficiently in a wide range of surface conditions, the advantages of 6x2 over 6x4 axles, and the problems that may arise from using 6x2 axles in various applications.

The article offers brief information on several trucks and equipment including the truck Isuzu FTR from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, the diesel engines B6.7 and L9 from Cummins and the auxiliary lift axle LiftMaster from Reyco Granning which were displayed at the 2016 Work Truck Show.

The article reports on the 2016 launch of the LiftMaster, a new auxiliary lift axle family from suspension solutions manufacturer Reyco Granning at the NTEA Work Truck Show.

The article discusses the challenges of the U. S. truck industry to meet the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s proposed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Phase 2 standards and offers suggestions to the industry for the same. Topics discussed include the EPA's proposed technologies like 6x2 axles and auxiliary power units; investments by the industry in save fuel technology; the need to continue research and development efforts in fuel-efficient technologies to make them better and better.

The article discusses 6x2 axles, how to address concerns on use of 6x2 axles, and benefits offered by liftable axles, mentioning the Dual Range Disconnect drive axle system from automotive supplier Dana. Topics discussed include tips like use of trailer tires in the rear and use of low rolling resistance tires when using one's own trailers, limiting torque especially at launch to improve tire wear, and importance of providing training and educating drivers on 6x2 use to manage expectations.

The article discusses the introduction of Ken-Tool of series of sockets designed for removal and installation of axle nuts for the most common truck axle retainer nuts in the market.

The article offers information on several products of automobile manufacturer Ram Trucks including the 2017 ProMaster wide rear axle, chassis cab special emissions package and chassis cab truck dual fuel tank `

The article offers brief information on the 34555 Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag from Ken-Tool.

The article discusses the conversion from 6x4 to 4x2 truck. Topics covered include the challenges such as issues with lengthening the driveshaft, the decision to eliminate an axle, and swapping an unused slider fifth wheel for a stationary unit. Also mentioned is the rebuilt 3.55 gear set of the rear differential.

The article offers information on the Bandag B760 FuelTech drive retread for tandem axle tractors from Bridgestone Commercial.

The article reports on Xtra Lease's purchase of new trailers for 2015 aimed at providing fleets options for acquiring equipment. A breakdown of the 2015 purchases is presented including dry vans, straight frame and single-drop flatbeds, and tandem slider, spread-axle, expandable and double-drop flatbeds.

The article offers information on the Volvo VNX 630 trucks which are equipped with tridem rear axle.

A review is offered for Volvo Trucks' VNX 630 model, which is offered with a tridem rear axle group.

The article reviews the 20K DuraMax pusher axle, 6x2 lift axle, that will be supplied by Link Manufacturing to automotive company Volvo.

The article offers information on the new Load Logic function for the mDrive automated manual transmission (AMT) and the 6x2 liftable pusher axle package for Pinnacle highway tractors from Mack Trucks.

The article offers information on the new Spicer AdvanTEK Dual Range Disconnect concept for tandem axles used in Class Eight linehaul applications from powertrain components supplier Dana Holding Corp.

The article offers brief information on the Mack Load Logic system solution and liftable pusher axle for the Mack Pinnacle truck from Mack Trucks Inc.

The article features the MTec6 trailer axle from Meritor Inc.

The article offers information on Model 6 Detroit drive axles launched by Detroit Diesel Corp.

The article announces that a set-forward axle configuration has been added to the flagship vocational Model 567 truck from Peterbilt.

The article evaluates the Spicer axle shafts made up of nickel chromoly steel for use with larger tires, from Dana Holding Corp.