ADZ Heavy-Duty Truck and Tractor Drive Axle
Air-Ride Suspension
Lightest Weight
NEWAY ADZ
The ADZ is the industry’s lightest weight heavy-duty on and off-road drive axle air-ride suspension on the market.
Simplified design and innovative construction reduces overall vehicle weight by up to 250 lbs.
Unheard-of in a 100% off-road capable vocational suspension!
In addition, the ADZ’s durability out-performs previous designs by 54% and widens the gap on competitive models.
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Weight Comparison
The ADZ listed weights in the OEM data book includes the weight of the crossmember and the Hendrickson PRIMAAX® EX suspension DOES NOT.
Here is a direct comparison with the weight of the crossmembers and mounting hardware removed.
| ADZ | ADZ-123 | ADZ-126 | ADZ-246 | ADZ-252 | ADZ-369 | ADZ-378 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (lbs) | 23,000 | 26,000 | 46,000 | 52,000 | 69,000 | 78,000 |
| Weight (lbs)* ** | 522 | 553 | 1,044 | 1,106 | 1,566 | 1,659 |
| PRIMAAX® EX | PAX 232 | PAX 262 | PAX 462 | PAX 522 | PAX 692 | PAX 782 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (lbs) | 23,000 | 26,000 | 46,000 | 52,000 | 69,000 | 78,000 |
| Weight (lbs)* ** | 542 | 651 | 1,078 | 1,292 | 1,629 | 1,931 |
*Published weights listed on website.
** Weights shown include suspension, shocks, air springs, control rods, welded axle brackets. Excludes crossmember and frame rail mounting hardware.
PRIMAAX® is a registered trademark of Hendrickson USA, LLC.
Industry's Best Stability
The NEWAY ADZ design features a linear roll rate that provides the industry's best roll stability.
With its widened stance, integral lower control arm, and V-rod upper controls arms the ADZ achieves a lower roll-rate which greatly enhances vehicle stability.
This leads to greater driver comfort, confidence, and safety for your operation.
The one-piece lower control arm reduces weight, reduces maintenance (fewer bushings), and greatly increases roll stability.
The V-rod replaces traditional track bars and torque rods to provide enhanced durability and reliability when distributing load forces.
100% Off-Road Stability
The ADZ has 8 full inches of actual vertical axle travel. When your tires stay on the ground, you have traction.
Traction is a good thing!
The ADZ also features greater ground clearance. A 100% off-road suspension isn’t much good if you can’t drive over most anything in your path.
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Roll Stability
The ADZ provides +20% more roll stability than our closest competitor.
ADZ Roll Rate 14,112 ft-lbs/degree
PRIMAAX® EX Roll Rate
11,730 ft-lbs/degree
The ADZ features a unitized assembly comprised of a highly optimized and engineered transverse beam (cross tube) with the engineered trailing arm.
This creates the industry’s only truly rigid torsion system, unlike the Primaax® EX which utilizes a mechanically fastened connection.
Primaax® EX Mechanically Fastened Connection
PRIMAAX® is a registered trademark of Hendrickson USA, LLC.
Superior Durability
54% more durable.
ADZ has been shown to be a whopping 54% more durable than our previous designs. That’s a long-lasting suspension!
Part of what led to this was the greatly increased articulation range. Components aren’t stressed, and wheels stay on the ground.
Parallelogram Design
Non-torque reactive parallelogram design keeps the pinion angle constant, reducing driveline noise and vibration.
This improves both braking response, and overall suspension durability.
V-Rod
The centrally mounted V-Rod distributes load forces equally through the cross member and axle bracket. This design is lighter, and more durable.
Capacities
CAPACITIES
23,000 lbs (10,433 kg) to 78,000 lbs (35,380 kg)
A configuration for virtually any application.
ADZ can be engineered for your single, tandem, or tridem configurations.
Maintenance & Warranty
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Fewer components means ADZ is easier and less costly to maintain:
- Half the number of bushings versus nearest competitor.
- No specialized parts or extra hardware added.
- Increased (and proven) overall durability.
EZ-Align
Non-welded pivot connection for fast and easy axle alignment.
EZ-Align allows up to 1 inch of realignment.
3-Year Warranty Coverage*
Unlike the 1-year warranty on the Hendrickson PRIMAXX®, the NEWAY ADZ has the confidence to cover you for a full 3 YEARS.
3 years of heavy loads and rough roads, all while reducing overall maintenance for your operation.
* Limitations apply. Please see the NeWay Motorized Commercial Vehicle Suspensions warranty document for full details.
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Warranty Coverage
The ADZ features a full 3-Year, NO EXTRA CHARGE warranty. This is our standard warranty, and not one that needs to be purchased.
NEWAY ADZ Warranty
3-Year Coverage Comes Standard
| Type | Months | Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Components: Main structural components that include, but not limited to, frame brackets, equalizing beams, axle seats, axle caps, etc. | Labor | 12 Months | 100,000 Miles |
| Parts | 36 Months | 250,000 Miles | |
| ADZ Crossmembers | Parts / Labor | 60 Months | 500,000 Miles |
PRIMAAX® EX Warranty 3-Year Coverage with UpCharge
| Term (unlimited miles) | Axles | Direct Pricing (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| OE Base 1 Year + 2 Years | Single | $465 |
| OE Base 1 Year + 2 Years | Tandem | $615 |
| OE Base 1 Year + 2 Years | Tridem | $790 |
PRIMAAX® is a registered trademark of Hendrickson USA, LLC.
Disc Brake Compatibility
NO special torque rods required!
The ADZ design geometry allows for both drum brakes and disc brakes WITHOUT requiring special torque rods unlike our nearest competitor.
This reduces complexity, weight, and maintenance for your operations.
Applications
Heavy Haul
Construction
Aggregate
Logging
Concrete
Oil Field
Mining
Fire
Heavy-Duty Towing