HAULMAAX® - Hendrickson
The HAULMAAX® Series suspension is a premium rubber suspension designed for vocational applications where durability, lightweight and driver comfort are essential. This innovative suspension offers an excellent ride and provides superior roll stability. HAULMAAX is the lightest weight suspension in its class.
  • Lightweight design is hundreds of pounds lighter than steel spring suspensions.
  • Optional shock absorbers provide additional driver comfort.
  • Solid rubber bolster springs and auxiliary springs optimize empty ride quality with great loaded stability.
  • Up to 17 inches of diagonal wheel articulation for superb off-road mobility.
  • Improved ride reduces road shock and vibration to the vehicle for longer service life and fewer repairs.
  • Center bushings eliminated for reduced maintenance.
  • Hendrickson genuine ULTRA RODS® provide longer torque rod bushing life.
  • Integrated shock absorbers controls axle hop and improve ride quality.
  • Equalizing beams distribute load equally between both axles; under off-road and uneven terrain conditions.
  • Bar pin end bushings provide rugged axle connection and extended bushing life; axle alignment and bushing replacement simplified.
Model HMX 400 HMX 460
Intalled Weight 1 855 LBS. 861 LBS.
Suspension Rating 40,000 LBS. 46,000 LBS.
GVW Approval 2 73,000 LBS. 80,000 LBS.
GCW Approval 160,000 LBS. 190,000 LBS.
Site Travel Rating 3 55,000 LBS. 60,000 LBS.
Diagonal Articulation 4 17 inches 17 inches
Lift Axles Approved Approved
Ride Heights 16.5", 17.5", 18.5", 20.25", 22.5" 16.5", 17.5", 18.5", 20.25", 22.5"
Axle Spacing 5 52", 54", 60", 72.5" 52", 54", 60", 72.5"
Shock Absorbers 6 Tractors, Logging Tractors, Logging
1. Installed weight consist of torque rods, axle brackets, frame brackets; add 31 lbs. for shock absorbers.

2. Contact Hendrickson for applications that may exceed GVW approval ratings.

3. Operators using vehicles equipped with lift pusher or tag axles must not exceed published ratings. Ratings are limited to no more than 5% of vehicle's operation at speeds not to exceed 5 mph. Lift pusher or tag axles should only be raised to improve vehicle maneuverability during off-road operation when the vehicle is not loaded. Site travel ratings are consistent with published axle manufacturer's limitations. Axle and suspension travel ratings must not exceed specifications.

4. Suspension articulation may exceed vehicle's capability and may be limited by truck manufacturer. Truck manufacturer's axles stops may restrict the suspension articulation.

5. Contact Hendrickson for availability of beam lengths.

6. Shock absorbers are recommended in tractor and logging applications.