New Meritor P600 Series Planetary Axles Can be Configured for Use with Central Tire Inflation Systems
Press Release Summary:
The P600 Planetary Axles are offered with optional 5-planet wheel-ends that increase gross combined axle weight rating. The units are suitable for heavy-haul, oilfield, logging and mining applications. These P600 tandem axles when used on heavy-haul tractors increase the capacity and reduce the total cost of ownership. The new CTIS configuration helps drivers to maintain and adjust tire pressure for improving performance in varying conditions.
Original Press Release:
Meritor® P600™ Series Planetary Axles Offers New Features for Off-Highway Applications
TROY, Mich., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR) today announced its award- winning P600 planetary axles are available with optional 5-planet wheel-ends and can now be configured for use with central tire inflation systems (CTIS).
The optional 5-planet wheel-ends allow a 20 percent higher gross combined axle weight rating (GCWR) over the 4-planet version and feature integrated cooling technology to reduce axle operating temperatures. With CTIS configuration, drivers can maintain and adjust tire pressure for enhanced performance in varying conditions.
"Heavy-haul customers are embracing the P600 series axles for outstanding performance, capabilities and best-in-class features," said Steven Luepke, director, Off-Highway for Meritor. "Five-planet wheel-ends and CTIS compatibility reinforce Meritor's continued development of solutions for heavy-haul, oilfield, logging and mining applications."
San Francisco-based Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., one of the largest crane rental, crane sales and project services companies in the country, has installed Meritor P600 tandem axles on several heavy-haul tractors to maximize capacity and reduce total cost of ownership.
"The 5-planet P600 axles work seamlessly with our existing trucks and powertrains, making the integration process efficient," said Vaughn Hersey, senior project engineer, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. "Meritor has clearly demonstrated its understanding of the particular needs that are inherent to heavy-transport projects, and we're pleased with the performance, power and durability we've seen."
Recognized as a 2015 Top 20 Product by Heavy-Duty Trucking, the P600 tridem configuration was also named one of OEM Off-Highway magazine's Top 10 New Products of 2017 − the only axle to receive this recognition.
About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United States, and is made up of approximately 8,200 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Meritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company's website at www.meritor.com.
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