HAULMAAX Heavy-duty Lightweight Rubber Suspension

- MAAXimize payload
- MAAXimize driver comfort
- MAAXimize durability

To learn more about HAULMAAX,

call 855.743.3733 or visit
www.hendrickson-intl.com
 HAULMAAX
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Heavy-Duty Suspension

MAAXimize Payload and Durability

Suspension weight is reduced for greater payloads and improved durability through innovative design, higher strength
materials and advanced manufacturing methods. Proven with extensive vehicle durability and laboratory testing,
HAULMAAX® delivers the reliability and quality you’ve come to expect from Hendrickson, the leader in suspension technology.

Hendrickson Rods
• Improve cornering by controlling
lateral forces
• Transverse rods ensure maximum
lateral axle control and straight line
suspension stability Saddle and Frame Bracket
• Longitudinal rods engineered to • Lightweight, modular design
optimize resistance to wind up simplifies installation
during acceleration
and braking

Progressive
Load Spring
• Updated design to remain
engaged in unloaded and
loaded conditions for smoother
ride and additional stability
• Eliminates shim adjustments
for lower maintenance**

Equalizing Beam
• Formed and robotically-welded
Premium Rubber beam provides a narrow profile
Bolster Springs for weight savings
• The unique design works • Distributes load equally between both
with the Progressive Load axles for improved maneuverability,
Spring to deliver exceptional Bar Pin End stability, and handling
empty ride quality and Connection • Lowers the center of gravity to
loaded stability increase stability
• Rugged axle connection
extends bushing life and allows • Establishes a solid axle connection
easy axle alignment and serviceability for improved handling
• Center bushing eliminated for
46,000 lbs. Weight Comparison*
reduced maintenance
1,200
Steel Spring Trunnion

1,000
Pounds

800
HAULMAAX®

600 Shock Absorbers

Chalmers

400 • Provide additional driver comfort

HN®

RT TM

200 • Required for tractor and logging

0 applications
* Weight includes the suspension system and
• Available as production or
related components. Above data is based upon
internal testing and / or published specifications. aftermarket options
Actual product specifications and performance
may vary depending upon suspension and vehicle
configuration, operation, service and other factors.
** For most applications.
MAAXimize Driver Comfort and Confidence
The updated HAULMAAX® spring system easily adjusts to the load for an enhanced combination of empty-ride quality and loaded
stability. Extra wide bolster spring centers and a unique progressive load spring provide exceptional stability for demanding
applications such as refuse, concrete mixers and dump.
Updated Feature: Progressive Load Spring
• Engages in unloaded and loaded conditions
• Helps improve empty and loaded ride quality
• Eliminates adjustments for most applications
How it Works:
• Rubber bolster springs act • Rubber bolster springs
in shear and compression to compress and stiffen as
help provide optimum spring payload increases, while
deflection for outstanding ride maintaining excellent ride
quality. Bolster springs absorb quality
vertical road inputs and fore / • Progressive Load Spring
aft shock engages further for
• Progressive Load Spring additional stability
remains engaged to maximize
Unloaded empty ride quality Loaded

MAAXimize Uptime
Help reduce life cycle costs and increase the uptime of your vehicle:
• Improved ride reduces road shock and vibration to the vehicle • Bar pin end bushing extends service life and provides
for longer service life and fewer repairs to the cab, chassis and alignment capability for longer tire life
body equipment • Hendrickson torque rod bushings provide longer service
• No lubrication requirements life than conventional bushings
• Fewer bushings to maintain — center bushing eliminated • Hendrickson parts and service available at thousands
• Rubber springs provide long service life and easy replacement of locations worldwide
• Comprehensive technical support and training

MAAXimize Traction
HAULMAAX provides the versatility for demanding job-site
conditions. When loaded, HAULMAAX delivers up to 17 inches*
of diagonal wheel articulation to keep load on all drive wheels.
Unloaded articulation varies with vehicle configuration and empty
body weight. In addition, unlike other walking-beam suspensions,
the innovative HAULMAAX design eliminates fixed center bushing
pivot points to reduce wheel hop.
* Suspension articulation may exceed vehicle’s capability and may be limited by vehicle
manufacturer; vehicle manufacturer installed axle stops may restrict suspension’s articulation.


HAULMAAX ®

Specifications
HMX 400

HMX 460
1
Installed Weight (54 in. axle spacing) 855 lbs. 861 lbs.
Suspension Rating 40,000 lbs. 46,000 lbs.
2
GVW Approval 73,000 lbs. 80,000 lbs.
GCW Approval 160,000 lbs. 190,000 lbs.
3
Site Travel Rating 55,000 lbs. 60,000 lbs.
4
Diagonal Articulation 17 in. 17 in.
Lift Axles Approved Approved
5
Ride Heights (loaded) 9.5 in., 10.5 in., 11.5 in., 13.25 in., 15.5 in. 9.5 in., 10.5 in., 11.5 in., 13.25 in., 15.5 in.
6
Axle Spacing 52 in., 54 in., 60 in., 72.5 in. 52 in., 54 in., 60 in., 72.5 in.
7
Shock Absorber Applications Tractors, Logging Tractors, Logging
Hendrickson approves the use of HAULMAAX in the following vocational truck applications: dump, concrete mixer, refuse, logging, crane / boom, platform and fire / rescue.

1. Installed weight includes complete suspension, torque rods, axle brackets and frame brackets;
add 31 lbs. for shock absorbers.
2. Contact Hendrickson for applications that may exceed GVW approval ratings.
3. Site travel rating — operators using vehicles equipped with liftable pusher or tag axles must not
exceed published ratings. Ratings are limited to no more than five percent of vehicle operation at
speed not to exceed five mph. Liftable pusher or tag axles should only be raised (or unloaded) to
improve vehicle maneuverability in off-road use or when vehicle is empty. Site travel ratings are
consistent with published axle manufacturer’s limitations. Axle and suspension site travel
specifications must not be exceeded.
4. Suspension articulation may exceed vehicle’s capability and may be limited by vehicle
manufacturer; vehicle manufacturer installed axle stops may restrict suspension’s articulation.
5. HAULMAAX ride height measurements are taken from the centerline of the axle to the bottom
of the truck frame.
6. Contact Hendrickson for availability of beam lengths.
7. Shock absorbers are required in tractor and logging applications. Ride and traction
may be improved in other applications with shock absorbers. Ride performance can be
subjective and may be dependent on many factors beyond the suspension design such as
cab suspension, road conditions, body / auxiliary equipment, frame specifications, etc. Optional shock absorbers
Contact Hendrickson or your truck manufacturer / dealer for further information.

Technical literature available at www.hendrickson-intl.com or contact Hendrickson at 855.743.3733.

Hendrickson Genuine Parts are the same quality components installed in Hendrickson original equipment suspensions —
consisting of the same design, construction, performance and durability. There’s only one way to maintain and protect your
suspension’s original performance. Ask for the name that is synonymous with the finest manufactured suspensions in the world.
Extended Warranty options available at www.hendrickson-intl.com

Actual product performance may vary depending upon vehicle configuration, operation, service and other factors.
All applications must comply with applicable Hendrickson specifications and must be approved by the respective vehicle manufacturer with the vehicle in its original, as-built configuration.
Contact Hendrickson for additional details regarding specifications, applications, capacities, and operation, service and maintenance instructions.

Call Hendrickson at 630.910.2800 or 855.RIDERED (743.3733) for additional information.

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