According to 49 CFR § 571.120, “the sum of the maximum load ratings of the tires fitted to an axle shall be not less than the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of the axle system as specified on ...

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): GAWR is the maximum weight a particular axle can support. Typically, there will be different numbers for the front and rear axle. The tongue weight will contribute to ...

When it comes to industrial transport, few components face as much stress as an axle. But what happens when that axle is ...

Currently, the maximum single axle weight rating for 17-inch disc brakes is 27,000 lbs. (54,000 lbs. for a tandem assembly). According to industry representatives, ...

Meritor claims best-in-class gross axle weight rating of 126,000 lbs. and gross combination weight of 560,000 lbs. for the heavy-haul planetary tridem designed to work in extreme conditions ...

In some cases, the axle hardware is part of the suspension system, helping support the weight of the vehicle and locate the wheels. There are different axle arrangements, which we'll get into ...

An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. It is a rotating rod or shaft that connects ...

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Changes could be coming to the kind of trucks that are traveling on state roads, but not everyone is behind the proposed change, as it could cost taxpayers in the end.

Senate Bill 110, which seeks to increase axle weight limits for certain trucks, is a dangerous and costly mistake. As a licensed professional engineer, I see firsthand the impact of heavy truck ...

The part of the bill that worries road and bridge departments is the axle weight limit change. It would increase the existing 40,00O pound limit certain trucks are allowed when traveling on the road.