LOUISVILLE, KY … Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today announced the launch of the Spicer® S140 series, a new family of single-drive, medium-duty axles specifically engineered to improve fuel economy, reduce maintenance costs, increase operator comfort, and boost overall vehicle performance.
Now available, on International brand 4300, 4400, 7300, & 7400 vehicle platforms, the new Spicer S140 series single reduction axle was specifically developed for medium-duty vehicles. The new family of axles is available for straight truck chassis up to 19,000-pound Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), including delivery vehicles; school buses; mini buses; shuttle buses; motor homes; and rescue, municipal, and utility vehicles. In mid-2010 the S-140 will also be the standard Class-6 axle at another major OEM.
“Throughout the development of the Spicer S140 Series, we focused our efforts on helping medium-duty fleet managers optimize the productivity of their fleets,” said Steve Slesinski, director of product management for the Dana Commercial Vehicle Systems Group. “With this new series, Dana enhances its reputation as the leader in delivering advanced drive axle technology and superior value for the medium-duty market.”
Spicer S140 Series axles are nearly 100 pounds lighter, compared with current competitive medium-duty axles, helping to improve fuel economy and offset vehicle weight increases due to new emission systems. With an initial Roadranger® lubrication drain at 250,000 miles and 32 percent less lubrication required overall, these axles are easier to maintain and more environmentally friendly than previous Dana and current competitive designs.
Spicer S140 Series axles offer 23 millimeters of more ground clearance while improving NVH performance by nearly 240 percent over other axles with the same GAWR. Additionally, Spicer S140 Series axles are assembled in the United States and meet NAFTA regulations for content.
Optimized to perform in vehicles with drivetrain ratings up to 860 lb-ft of torque and up to 300 horsepower, Spicer S140 Series axles support Gross Combination Weight Ratings up to 46,000 pounds and typical Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings up to 31,000 pounds in most vocational applications. Maximum Gross Combined Weight Ratings of 50,000 pounds and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 33,000 pounds are available under specific application approvals.
Spicer® S140 Series axles are also available with a number of options for prime operation, including a carrier-integrated parking brake or electromagnetic retarder mount; a wide-track design for maximum stability; a patented axle breather design supplying unrestricted air flow and minimizing the risk of seal leaks due to axle pressurization; and integral, welded suspension brackets for increased strength and durability.
For more information, visit www.roadranger.com. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.
Roadranger is a marketing alliance of Dana Holding Corporation, Eaton Corporation, and other trusted partners. The alliance provides a complete line of drivetrain components, systems, lubricants, safety products, and service tools, including manual and automatic transmissions, hybrid power systems, clutches, driveshafts, steer and drive axles, brakes, tire pressure management systems, and collision warning systems with adaptive cruise control. Truck makers, dealers, owners, and service providers are supported by the Roadranger support team, which provides specification assistance, training, service, parts, and warranty expertise throughout North America.
About Dana Holding Corporation
Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles, driveshafts, sealing and thermal products, and genuine service parts. The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Based in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 24,000 people in 26 countries and reported 2009 sales of $5.2 billion. For more information, please visit www.dana.com
The Dana Commercial Vehicle Products Group manufacturers and markets steer and drive axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; suspensions; and related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer® brand name.
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