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| SHORT SUMMARY |
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| The MLA is a non-steering air suspension midlift axle. Available for tractors or rigid units that want to increase payload without road tax penalties, the MLA is compact, lightweight, and low maintenance. | |
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| FEATURES AND BENEFITS |
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Can be specified with any standard hub, brake, and drum combination. |
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Available with or without lift capability. |
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Raised-axle version improves fuel economy, traction, and manoeuvring when lifted; also reduces tyre wear, and road taxes for tri-axle vehicles. |
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Weight savings over twin-steer units maximises available payloads. |
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Simple design eliminates kingpins and steering linkages to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. |
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The compact air spring-actuated lift axle mechanism is totally self-contained within the axle/suspension assembly; optimises space envelope for fuel/air tanks, batteries, etc. |
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Compatible with either steel or air suspension drive axles. |
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Available as OEM equipment on many vehicles. |
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Anti-corrosion and paint specifications to suit customer requirements. |
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| MLA SERIES™ specifications | |||||||||||
| AXLE LOAD | UNIT WEIGHT1 | AXLE WIDTHS | |||||||||
| 8,000 kg | 460 kg | 205 mm, 230 mm, 270 mm | |||||||||
| 1. | Approximate weight, excluding hubs, drums, and brakes. |
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| Why a Midlift versus a Twinsteer? |
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Operator driven - now the industry standard |
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Weight reduction 22.5" wheels = 400Kg saving over twinsteer 19.5" wheels = 520Kg saving over twinsteer 17.5" wheels = 605Kg saving over twinsteer |
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Cost savings on fuel and tyres (auto lift axle) |
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Lower cost of ownership - twinsteer complex and a lot of moving parts |
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Access to weight sensitive applications (bulk liquid etc) |
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6×2 has additional capacity - payload - fuel and auxiliary equipment |
