FH-941™/FH-946™ Front Non-Drive Axle
Applications
Bus and Coach
Product Availability
Asia Pacific
Europe
North America
South America
FH-941 front steer axle delivers durability, performance, reliability and ease of maintenance for standard-floor buses and motor coaches. The Meritor Easy Steer™ FH-946 deep-drop front non-drive steer axle for transit buses and motor coaches offers an enjoyable and comfortable ride for passengers. With the FH-946, floors on 35-, 40- and 60-foot transit buses and motor coaches can drop up to 20 inches below conventional bus designs, allowing easier passenger accessibility without steps. The I-beam construction is built for reliability, durability and performance. The FH-946 has a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) up to 16,000 lbs.
Features & Benefits
- Easy Steer™ kingpin bushings and tapered roller thrust bearing for easier steering
- 51-degree turn angle delivers outstanding maneuverability
- Meritor Cast Plus™ cam brake offers added durability and reliability with a single-piece cast shoe; extended-life brake linings deliver superior resistance to heat-related wear
- Suspension rod attachment points - Integral to the I-beam for simplified bracket design and greater bracket flexibility
- Optional EX+™ H severe-service air disc brakes reduce stopping distance, reduce maintenance and maximize corrosion protection
FH-941™ and FH-946™
Product Features
Available with either Meritor Cast Plus™ cam brakes or EX+H Severe Service air disc breaks.
Easy Steer king pin bushings and tapered roller thrust bearing permit easier steering
Spring mounts are integral to the I-beam for simplified and flexible suspension bracket design
A 51-degree turn angle delivers outstanding maneuverability
Available with either Meritor Cast Plus™ cam brakes or EX+H Severe Service air disc breaks.
Easy Steer king pin bushings and tapered roller thrust bearing permit easier steering
Spring mounts are integral to the I-beam for simplified and flexible suspension bracket design
A 51-degree turn angle delivers outstanding maneuverability