KALAMAZOO, MI - Dana Holding Corporation 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, new Spicer S140 series single reduction axles replace all previous 17,000 - to 19,000-pound Spicer drive axles.  They are available for all makes and models of 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. 

Spicer S140 Series axles are 85 pounds lighter, compared with previous Dana and current competitive medium-duty axles, helping to improve fuel economy.  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 lbs. and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 33,000 lbs. 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.