17XS Rear Drive Axle

Product Availability

Africa Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, India

Applications

CDBS Bus and Coach
single rear drive axle with suspension

The Meritor® 17XS offers next generation efficiency for bus & coach applications. It is the most efficient Class 8 single axle in our rear drive axle line-up and is designed for demanding duties, carrying heavy loads with multiple stop & start.

Features & Benefits

  • High- to ultra-high efficiency (up to 98%) and power density, ensuring lower fuel consumption.
  • Extended oil change intervals reduce maintenance cost, extend uptime and increase environmental impact.
  • Wide choice of gear ratios, from super-fast ratios for downspeeding and options for OEMs to choose axles that improve fuel economy, torque or traction to deep ratio for electric drive vehicles.
  • Low noise axle, thanks to our Quiet Ride® hypoid gearing.
  • Proven, robust lightweight designs combined with high-strength engineered materials deliver superior performance and proven durability across multiple different applications.
  • Dressed axle delivered assembled with the suspension beams and torque rod for an easy assembly on vehicle.

17XS

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 13,000 kg
Wheel Mount  Hub-piloted 10-stud 335mm BC
Brakes  Meritor ELSA 225H, Knorr Synact
ABS Hub Compatibility  Standard 100 teeth
Total Vertical Wheel Travel 180mm
Drive flange  Cross spline 180 KV 70°
Ratio range HE (20 mm hypoid offset) 2.47 - 2.64 - 2.85
Ratio range (38.1 mm hypoid offset)  2.64 to 6.17
Tire From 275/70R22.5 to 315/70R22.5
Options

Air springs
Shock absorbers
Brake pad wear sensor
Positive brake pad retraction (PPR™)
Anti-Roll bar kit
Additional ratio options feasible

NOTE: Options may not be available on every configuration. Rating, ratios and main dimensions are subject to approval by the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems engineering team.


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