The Meritor 17X HE Axle features a lightweight carrier design for long-haul duties carrying heavy loads. The 17X HE is a solo single reduction axle that features lower fuel consumption for reduced total ownership cost. The 17X HE axle for 4x2 and 6x2 heavy-haul applications targets a 1 percent efficiency improvement over Meritor’s previous offering. The Meritor Lube Management system is standard, offering reduced lubrication volume. Meritor’s use of laser welding to join the ring gear and differential housing eliminates the need for bolts, which contribute to churning losses. The axle offers a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of up 40,000 lbs.
