79000™ Single Rear Drive Axle
Applications
Bus and Coach
Product Availability
Asia Pacific
Europe
North America
South America
The 79000 series axle is the next generation single reduction drive axle for 35-60 ft. transit bus applications and motorcoach vehicles. Performance engineered, it's the perfect choice for high stop-and-start duty cycles, demanding regenerative loads and periodic axle-overload applications.
Features & Benefits
- 28,660 lb. gross axle weight rating offers increased capacity for demanding transit bus and motorcoach applications
- More economical, efficient and a lower weight than double reduction axles
- One-piece cast iron housing with integral suspension bracket pads and “bolt-on” torque rod brackets for extra strength and durability
- Bolted differential case and ring gear for easier and more efficient assembly and service
- Quiet Ride® gearing delivers a more relaxing ride experience
- Industry-leading Cast Plus™ 16.5" x 8.625" S-cam™ brakes or EX+ H™ air disc brakes come standard, with optional 14.5" x 10" “W” Series cam
- 5-year/unlimited-mile warranty based on application approval
- Robustness of the gearing and the carrier itself makes this product ideal for not just the drivetrains of today - diesel, CNG and hybrid-electric - but also the drivetrains of the future as more emphasis is placed on all-electric vehicles
79000™ Single Rear Drive Axle
Product Features
One-piece cast iron housing with integral suspension bracket pads and "bolt-on" torque rod brackets for extra strength and durability
Bolted differential case and ring gear for easier and more efficient assembly and service
Quiet Ride™ gearing provides a more relaxing ride experience
Industry-leading Cast Plus 16.5" x 8.625" S-cam brakes or EX+H air disc brakes come standard, with optional 14.5" x 10" "W" series cam
One-piece cast iron housing with integral suspension bracket pads and "bolt-on" torque rod brackets for extra strength and durability
Bolted differential case and ring gear for easier and more efficient assembly and service
Quiet Ride™ gearing provides a more relaxing ride experience
Industry-leading Cast Plus 16.5" x 8.625" S-cam brakes or EX+H air disc brakes come standard, with optional 14.5" x 10" "W" series cam