Auxiliary Axles

All VDL Weweler Truck & Bus auxiliary axles benefit from Ø127mm axle beams. The axle beams are gradually formed and torsional stiff, ideal for combining with VDL Weweler two bag air suspension solutions with flexible trailing arms.

ADVANTAGES
There is no requirement for anti-roll bars or panhard rods. This results in a light weight solution with only two pivot points which also contributes to simplified axle alignment. The position and depth of the axle drop is optimized for each application. The axle track and load capacity are application and customer specific.

STANDARD PARTS
Wheelends and brakes are customer specific and standard OEM components can be integrated.
VDL Weweler wheelend components are available as an option: 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5”.

AXLE LOADS
Axle load design capacities range from 4 to 10 Tons.
All solutions are equipped with customer specific VDL Weweler air suspension systems and can be equipped as an option with an integrated lift device.
Steering systems are ETS (electronically controlled and hydraulically powered) meaning no mechanical linkages are required.

CHASSIS SPECIFIC
The design of the auxiliary axle package can be adjusted to the specific needs of the customer. The bolt pattern needs to fit the chassis for direct package assembly. Hanger bracket height, Axle lift integrated, Chassis width, Axle bends to create drop height. The brakes and wheelends can be OEM specifically integrated. Making it a complete package for a Single Assembly Operation at the OEM assembly line.

VDL Weweler offers several designs of auxiliary pusher and tag axle solutions, steered and non-steered.
The solutions are completely pre-assembled with axle, suspension, wheelends and brakes. Resulting in an one piece assembly at the customer.
Optional electronic steering system or axle lift systems are available.
All designs are build with standard components to optimize parts variation.
VDL Weweler will do the design and development for you.

CUSTOMER SPECIFIC
Depending on the requirements VDL Weweler will do the design for you and the Auxiliary Axle Solutions can be adapted to the specific requirements of the customer.

IATF CERTIFIED
VDL Weweler is IATF certified and working  according the required processes.