New lightweight double-drive bogie launched by DAF 10 February 2012

DAF is introducing an air-suspended, single reduction, double-drive bogie, developed for heavy-duty applications requiring additional traction.

The SR1360T double-drive bogie is 375kg lighter than its existing hub reduction tandem, and is aimed at off-road applications and the heaviest loads.

DAF claims that it reduces fuel consumption by more than 5%, and says that the new bogie have been developed in line with its ATe programme (advanced transport efficiency) – to reduce fuel consumption and emissions and improve truck efficiency.

The SR1360T air-sprung tandem axle is available on 6x4 and 8x4 trucks in DAF CF85 and XF105 ranges.

There are two variants, with load capacities of either 21 or 26 tonnes for a total train weight of up to 70 tonnes. For special applications, the gcw can be as high as 120 tonnes.

Alongside reductions in fuel consumption and weight, maintenance costs for the new tandem are also lower, as the rear axle oil only requires replacement once every three years or 450,000km.

The SR1360T can be especially useful in heavy applications, says the truck manufacturer, where additional traction is required, due to the high gross combination weights involved.

Author
John Challen

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