Designated model R22BS, the lightweight axle weights 255 lb. and is rated up to 22,000 lb. According to Dana, the tag axle has the same external geometry as standard drive axles, which means the ...

, which provide the option of converting existing 6x4 vehicles into a 6x2 configuration. "This is a new concept for the North American trucking industry and one that we have been developing for ...

Two Roadranger Spicer tag axles allow conversion of a 6×2 arrangement into a 6×4 configuration or a 6×4 into a 6×2 arrangement, with fuel economy improvements made up to 3 percent, the company says.

A comparison of tag-tandem versus drive-tandem operating considerations is provided. These considerations include fuel economy, traction, and other operating characteristics. Fuel economy testing ...

The FueLite tandem axle from Meritor made its debut at the Mid-America Trucking Show on Tuesday. It is the first member of its SoloDrive Series axles which features 6x2 tandem rear axles. Based on the ...