Tandem Axle Lift gives better traction and fuel efficiency

Tandem Axle Lift

More fuel-efficient. Better traction. And a tighter turning circle. Tandem Axle Lift lets you disengage and raise one of the drive axles - giving you the traction and load capacity of tandem axle drive, with the driveability and efficiency of a single drive axle.

Tandem Axle Lift automatically lowers when the truck is loaded

Optimum driving mode

Tandem Axle Lift is ideal if you drive heavily loaded in one direction and empty in the other. When the truck is unloaded, you push a button on the dashboard to disengage and raise the drive axle. As soon as you load the truck, the drive axle automatically lowers and engages to ensure maximum traction and driveability. It only takes about 15 seconds from start to finish, so you don’t waste valuable time.

Lifted axle reduces fuel consumption by up to 3%

Save up to 4% fuel

Drive axles produce friction and rolling resistance – which increases the amount of fuel you have to use. By disengaging and raising the axle when you don’t need it, you can reduce your fuel consumption up to 4% on a return trip with axle lifted. And significantly boosts your bottom line.

A lifted axle can reduce the turning radius by over a metre

More manoeuvrable

When the axle is raised, the truck behaves similar to a 4x2 or a 6x2, resulting in a tighter turning radius and significantly improving manoeuvrability. A 6×4 with a 4.6 metres wheelbase, for example, can reduce its turning radius by over a metre.

A lifted axle can create better traction

Get a grip

Need more traction? If the axle load limits allow, simply press a button on the dash and you can shift the weight to one drive axle. You can even do it while driving at low speeds. 

Find your local dealer

Lift the axle. Boost your profit

To experience Tandem Axle Lift for yourself, visit your local Volvo Trucks dealer.

Find your local dealer

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