European Truck and Tractor Suspension Systems
Hendrickson Europe offers a broad line of heavy-duty truck and tractor suspensions for the commercial vehicle industry, with systems ideally suited for any application.

VariRate Rubber Spring Suspension System
Lightest vocational suspension on the market. Diagonally mounted rubber bolster springs act in compression and sheer to provide optimum spring deflection for outstanding ride quality unladen. Increased spring compression under load provides exceptional stability.

Capacity: 21,000 kg tandem
Application: For tractor and rigid truck applications, on- or off-highway, with bogie loads up to 21 tonnes.

Walking Beam Suspension
Heavy-duty tandem drive suspensions systems provide excellent stability and traction over almost any terrain whether laden or free. Extended leaf springs for soft ride.

Capacity: 18,140 kg to 39,483 kg (tandem)
Application: On- or off-highway, for general purpose or construction-type applications.

Drive Axle Air Suspension
Superior ride quality for increased driver comfort and equipment protection. Available for single- or tandem-axle configurations.

Capacity: 6,800 kg to 11,500 kg; Tandem drive: 19,000 kg to 21,000 kg
Application: Approved for on-highway and up to 25% off-highway operation.

Four Bag Air Suspension
Designed for single drive tractors or rigid units, the HA4 uses four air springs to deliver both an exceptionally soft ride and excellent handling.

Capacity: Single axle: 11,500 kg to 13,000 kg
Application: For tractor and rigid truck applications.

Lightweight two-bag drive axle air suspension system
Designed for single drive axle rigid truck applications.  HWS is optimised for weight and durability with excellent handling characteristics.

Capacity: Rated up to 7,000 Kgs
Application: Suitable for medium-duty rigid and tractor unit applications.

Lightweight two-bag drive axle air suspension system
Designed for medium duty rigid and tractor unit applications.  H-TAS is a lightweight two bag drive axle air suspension with excellent handling characteristics.

Capacity: Rated up to 10,500 Kgs
Application: Suitable for medium-duty rigid and tractor unit applications.

Midlift Axle/Suspension
Compact mid-duty lift axle suspension available with any customer-specified axle, hub, brake, and drum. Available without lift facility.

Capacity: Up to 8,000 kg axle load
Application: Tractor or rigid units.

Lightweight Midlift Axle/Suspension
The next generation of midlift axles, MLA2 represents a quantum leap in engineering and technology.  Designed for 6x2 tractor applications to replace traditional twinsteer configurations.

Capacity: Up to 8,000 kg axle load
Application: Tractor or rigid units

Steerable Reverse Caster
The Pararev reverse caster system steers equally well in forward or reverse.  Pararev eliminates the need to raise the axle when reversing.

Capacity: 7,000 kg
Application: Pusher axle for rigid truck applications

Tag Lift Axle
Reduced road fund license and tyre wear costs. Available for single or twin wheels on mid-duty tractor or rigid units. Available with Hendrickson or OEM brakes.

Capacity: 8,000 kg: single wheel; 9,000 kg: twin wheel
Application: Tractor or rigid units.

Front Axle Air Suspension
Provides positive steering and very low frequency (1.20 Hz) for soft ride. Protects driver, load, and body from road shocks. Can be raised or lowered for swap body use.

Capacity: 8,000 kg ground load.
Application: Front steering axle system, also used on buses.