BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) 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.
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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 pounds. Kenworth and Peterbilt 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.
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.
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR shares are listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market, symbol PCAR. Its homepage is www.paccar.com.
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