Hendrickson announced the expansion of its STEERTEK NXT portfolio of fabricated front steer axles to include 8,000-lb, 10,000-lb, and 12,000-lb capacities for the medium duty truck and bus segments.
The 10,000-lb and 12,000-lb configurations are available to order on International MV trucks and IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment with 8,000-lb availability coming in 2020. Hendrickson’s proprietary design and manufacturing process saves weight compared to traditional I-beam axles while combining rigid strength, maneuverability, and reduced maintenance. As with the rest of the STEERTEK NXT portfolio, these axles come with a favorable service interval and feature an exclusive 10-year, 1-million-mile warranty.
“Expanding our steer axle portfolio to include medium duty represents a significant milestone for Hendrickson in the front steer axle space and provides the medium and bus market with the same benefits customers have come to realize with STEERTEK NXT since its entry into the on-highway market in 2001,” says Sean Whitfield, director of marketing for Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems. “The introduction of this new product, with additional capacity expansion soon to come, as well as extending our current service intervals to satisfy our customers’ needs demonstrates our commitment to continuous product improvement and innovation,” added Whitfield.
Available in capacities from 8,000 lbs to 14,600 lbs per axle, STEERTEK NXT is approved for on-highway and medium duty truck, bus, and motor home applications.
