AirLinerTM & TufTracTM suspension sysTeMs

Advanced suspension systems for proven performance, increased driver comfort and freight friendly.

TufTracTM high-performance vocational suspension was designed specifically for on/off road high articulation operations where it’s necessary to traverse bumps without “bottoming out,” even during “cross axle” articulation.

Whether your truck is loaded or unloaded, the unique design of TufTracTM allows it to maintain a uniform load over each wheel as the suspension articulates.

By maintaining an even load over each wheel, TufTracTM retains maximum traction, giving you the confidence to cross even the roughest job site.

Versatile TufTracTM suspensions are designed to serve a number of vocations including waste collection, construction, asphalt works, heavy haul, mining, logging, livestock and line haul. The inherent stability of the design provides an excellent platform for high center of gravity applications. They also feature:

• Maintenance-free design. All moving joints are contained in rubber elastomer bushings that require no periodic adjustments or lubrication.

• Maximum ground clearance. TufTracTM is designed with minimal protrusions below the axles to avoid hanging-up on rocks and ruts. Even the center pivot is raised out of the way.

• Exceptionally quiet operation. By isolating the moving joints in rubber elastomer bushings, TufTracTM also provides one of the quietest rides among vocational suspensions.

• Smoother ride. Most vocational spring suspensions use springs designed to carry heavy loads that have an extremely harsh ride when the vehicle is unloaded. The same is true of suspensions using rubber load cushions. TufTrac’sTM combination of rubber-isolated pivot points and parabolic taper-leaf springs ensures a smooth ride, whether loaded or unloaded, minimising wear and tear on both driver and truck.

• Protected brake chambers. On many trucks, the brake chambers are positioned in an exposed area behind the axles, leaving them vulnerable to damage from impacts with piled-up materials or machinery such as asphalt spreaders. Both TufTracTM models allow the brake chambers to be mounted ahead of the axles, out of harm’s way.

AirLinerTM

From rigids to road trains, AirLiner rear suspensions deliver higher payloads, and smoother rides.

• Advanced, lightweight design means greater payloads.

• Suspension is dynamically tuned and rubber bushings require no lubrication, reducing maintenance costs and transferring less noise to the cab, which creates a quieter ride.

• Optimised suspension geometry minimises self-steer effects and provides superior handling, excellent lateral control and enhanced roll stability.

• Freight-cushioning ride, engineered to the vehicle, reduces damage to payloads.

• Road friendly certified suspension from the factory for more payload.

• Factory adjusted composite piston airbags and dual-leaf springs mean greater reliability.

• Ball style height control air valve eliminates possibility of valve leaks caused by seat contamination.

AirLinerTM Customer Benefits

TufTracTM Proven Off-Road Performance

TufTracTM Customer Benefits

When you want the lightest, most cost-effective suspension system on the road, AirLinerTM suspensions deliver.

More Payload

AirLinerTM suspensions’ advanced design reduces weight, which allows you to pack a greater payload.

Smoother Ride

The stability and cushioning of an AirLinerTM suspension significantly reduces freight damage.

Lower Cost

Maintenance-free double-bonded rubber bushings on moving joints ensure a long life expectancy. You save on maintenance costs year after year.

AirLinerTM Deliver

Larger payloads, optimised rides and maintenance free design. Whether you’re driving in town or across the country, AirLinerTM suspensions deliver maximum productivity.

TufTracTM

23K Single Axle Suspensions (4x2)

40K Tandem Axle Suspensions (6x4)

46K Tandem Axle Suspensions (6x4)

Ride Height* (mm)

unladen 1,034Laden 1,014

unladen 994Laden 974

unladen 1,034Laden 1,014

GCM (kg) 50,000 65,000 106,000

Static Rating (kg)

10,435 18,140 20,870

Primary Applications

Rigid Trucks, prime Movers, Tippers, Rear Loaders, utility Trucks, Tanker Trucks

Line Haul Tractors, Rigid Trucks, Tanker Trucks & prime Movers, Flatbed/platform

Heavy Haul prime Movers, Tippers, Log Trucks, Tanker Trucks & prime Movers, Flatbed/platform, Waste Collection

*Ride Height is measured at the centre line of the rear axle or tandem axle group with 11R22.5 tyres & 259 mm deep chassis rail to the top of the flange.

Model TufTracTM 40K TufTracTM 46K

Ride Height* unladen 1,027Laden 988

unladen 1,049Laden 1,014

GMC (kg) 50,000 140,000

static Rating (kg) 18,140 20,870

Articulation Axle to Axle (mm)

198 277

Articulation Across (mm) 330 330

*Ride Height is measured at the centre line of the rear axle or tandem axle group with 11R22.5 tyres & 259 mm deep chassis rail to the top of the flange.

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