RS-160™/RS-180™ Single Rear Drive Axle

Applications

Construction and Utility Fire and Rescue Material Handling Truck Defense

Product Availability

Asia Pacific Europe North America South America

At Cummins-Meritor, we’re dedicated to rear axle solutions that enhance mobility to give our customers the leading edge. Our wide range of offerings includes hypoid single-reduction and helical-hypoid double-reduction axles. All deliver a unique combination of precision engineering, component durability and lightweight options to meet the demands of diverse customer applications.

Features & Benefits

Proven, robust designs combined with high-strength engineered materials provide superior performance and proven durability across many different applications
Matched gearing and axle shaft design delivers cost-effective, dependable operation
Precision-forged differential gears provide maximum strength and shock resistance
Wide range of axle configurations and various housing bowl positions allows customization to application and superior OEM packaging flexibility
Wide range of gear ratios available enables users to choose axle suited to their needs for fuel economy, greater torque or enhanced traction
High-quality, versatile components ensure quiet operation and ease of serviceability
Rigid differential cases support precise gear alignment and durability
Hypoid-Generoid^™ gearing options provide long life and increased durability
Optional driver-controlled differential lock (DCDL) provide enhanced traction and spinout protection under slippery conditions

Product Features

Optional driver-controlled differential lock ensures maximum traction and spinout protection in slipper conditions

Rigid differential cases ensure precise gear alignment and durability

Optional driver-controlled differential lock ensures maximum traction and spinout protection in slippery conditions

Hypoid-Generoid™ gearing options give long life and increased durability

RS-160™ driver-controlled differential lock

Optional driver-controlled differential lock ensures maximum traction and spinout protection in slipper conditions

Rigid differential cases ensure precise gear alignment and durability

Optional driver-controlled differential lock ensures maximum traction and spinout protection in slippery conditions

Hypoid-Generoid™ gearing options give long life and increased durability

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Ratings kg (Pounds)	Axle Model	Standard Ratings (High/Low Range)	Ring Gear Size (Pitch Diameter) mm (Inches)	Axle Shaft Spline Size mm (Inches)	Axle Shaft Diameter mm (Inches)	Housing Box Size mm (Inches)	Wall Thickness At Spring Seat mm (Inches)	Wheel-End Series
21,000 (9,534)	RS-21-160	2.50, 2.67, 2.80, 2.93, 3.07, 3.21, 3.42, 3.58, 3.73, 3.91, 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.38, 5.63, 6.14, 6.43, 6.83, 7.17	18.00 (457.2)	2.35 (59.7) 46 Teeth	2.25 (57.2)	5.25 x 4.62 (134 x 117)	0.63 (16.0) Wide Track	R
23,000 (10,433)	RS-23-160						0.43 (11.0) 0.63 (16.0) Wide Track
	RS-23-161						0.50 (12.7)
	RS-23-186	3.42, 3.58, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.13, 5.38, 5.63, 5.86, 6.14, 6.83, 7.17, 7.83	19.62 (498.3)				0.50 (12.7)
25,000 (11,350)	RS-25-160	2.50, 2.67, 2.80, 2.93, 3.07, 3.21, 3.42, 3.58, 3.73, 3.91, 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.38, 5.63, 6.14, 6.43, 6.83, 7.17	18.00 (457.2)				0.63 (16.0)
26,000 (11,804)	RS-26-185	3.42, 3.58, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.13, 5.38, 5.63, 5.86, 6.14, 6.83, 7.17, 7.83	19.62 (498.3)			5.50 x 5.50 (140 x 140)	0.56 (14.3)
30,000 (13,620)	RS-30-185		19.62 (498.3)			5.50 x 5.50 (140 x 140)	0.56 (14.3) 0.63 (16.0) Wide Track	U
35,000 (15,876)	RS-35-185	3.42, 3.58, 3.73, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.13, 5.38, 5.63, 5.86, 6.14, 6.83, 7.17, 7.80	19.57 (497.0)	2.35 (59.7) 46 teeth	2.25 (57.2)	5.5 x 5.5 (140 x 140)	0.56 (14.3)	U

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RS-160™/RS-180™ Single Rear Drive Axle

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Product Availability

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RS-160™/RS-180™ Single Rear Drive Axle

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