Product Spotlight
A look at the new Meritor MTA Tec6 23 Trailer Suspension. The MTA Tec6 23 is designed to provide both fuel savings and expanded payload capacity, while reducing total cost of ownership.
Meritor MTA Tec6 23 Trailer Suspension:
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Utilizes Meritor’s MTec6™ six-inch diameter axle for increased stiffness and improved tire to road contact, compared to traditional five-inch axles
- Robust voidless pivot bushing design extends life
- Meritor proprietary bolt-on cam bushing design allows for camshaft service without removing the hub – saving an average of 30 minutes per wheel-end
- Self-supported shock mounting requires no welding or assembly to the trailer frame
- Narrow hanger footprint fits within existing trailer frames
| Model | MTA-Tec6-23T (Top Mount Suspension) | MTA-Tec6-23L (Low Mount Suspension) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 23,000 lbs. | 23,000 lbs. |
| Base Model Weight | 469 lbs. | 483 lbs. |
| Fully Dressed Weight | 828 lbs. | 842 lbs. |
| Axle Track | 71.5″, 77.5″, 83.5″ | |
| Spindle Types | Tapered and Parallel | |
| Brake Types | Q+™ Drum Brakes and EX+™ Air Disc Brakes | |
| Hanger Types | Weld-On, Bolt-On, Bolt-On with Side Mount | |
| Hanger Finish | Painted and Galvanized | |
| Ride Heights | 13.5″, 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″ | 6.5″,7.5″, 8″, 9″, 12″, 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″ |
| Wheel Ends | Drums: Cast Iron, LITE Cast Iron, STEELite X30 Hubs: Cast Iron, ADI, Aluminum | |
| Lift Kits | Lift Kit with Retrofit Capability | |
| Tire Inflation | Meritor (MTIS™) Inflation System with ThermALERT™ | |
| Warranty | 5 Year/500,000-mile warranty on parts – 1 Year/100,000-mile warranty on labor | |