Rigid Drive Axles

A wide choice of Rigid Drive Axles with different load capabilities. This range of heavy duty axles are twin reduction with a planetary hub and are designed for a wide variety of on/off highway vehicles.

Available in both pad and centre pin oscillating mount they share a high degree of commonality of parts with our steer drive axle range.

With a modular construction giving high flexibility in application configurations, various axle ratios and differentials, self-adjusting oil immersed service brakes and proven reliability from both test bed and in the field these axles offer high performance in the worst of operating conditions.

Specifications

Dynamic Load
12,000 Kg
Static Load
32,000 Kg
Output Torque
42,000 Nm

PD40 Series

JCB Rigid Drive PD40 Series with dynamic load capacity of 4000kg (8800 lbs)

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 4000 Kg (8800 lbs)
Static Load Capacity:  12000 Kg (26500 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 5000Nm (3700 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 15000Nm (11000 lbs-ft)
Available overall axle ratios:

16.15, 21.818

Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
 Flange to Flange Distance 1400mm

PD55 Series

JCB Rigid Drive PD40 Series with dynamic load capacity of 4000kg (8800 lbs)

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 5500 Kg (12100 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 16500 Kg (36000 lbs) 
Maximum Torque Output 
Continuous: 9700 Nm (7154 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 29000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 12.24, 16.2, 18.6, 19.2, 20.93, 23.625
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1520mm

PD70 Series

JCB Rigid Drive PD70 Series with dynamic load capacity of 7000kg (15400 lbs)

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 7000Kg (15400 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 21000Kg (46000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 29000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios:

13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975

Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1520mm
Mountings Available Pad, Trunnion, Pin

PD80 Wide Track Series

JCB Rigid Drive PD80 Series with dynamic load capacity of 12000kg (26500 lbs)

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 12000Kg (26500 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 32000Kg (70000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 42000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1890mm

PD87 Series

JCB Rigid Drive PD87 Series with dynamic load capacity of 9000kg (19800 lbs) 

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 9000 Kg (19800 lbs)
Static Load Capacity:  27000 Kg (59525 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output  
Continuous: 15000Nm (11100 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 47000Nm (35000 lbs-ft)
Available overall axle ratios: 15.22, 17.53, 20.17, 27.75
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes 
Optional Limited Slip Differentials
Flange to Flange Distance 1940mm

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 12000Kg (26500 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 32000Kg (70000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 42000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1890mm

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 12000Kg (26500 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 32000Kg (70000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 42000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1890mm

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 12000Kg (26500 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 32000Kg (70000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 42000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1890mm

Performance
Dynamic Load Capacity: 12000Kg (26500 lbs)
Static Load Capacity: 32000Kg (70000 lbs)
Maximum Torque Output
Continuous: 14000 Nm (10000 lbs-ft)
Intermittent: 42000 Nm (21389 lbs-ft)
Available overal axle ratios: 13.7, 15.78, 18.16, 24.975
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes
Optional Limited Slip Differential
Flange to Flange Distance 1890mm

Rigid Steer AXLES   PD40 PD55 PD70 PD80 Wide Track PD87
Performance            
Dynamic Load Capacity Kg (lbs) 4000 (8800) 5500 (12100) 7000 (15400) 12000 (26500) 9000 (19800)
Static Load Capacity Kg (lbs) 12000 (26500) 16500 (36000) 21000 (46000) 32000 (70000) 27000 (59525)
Maximum Torque Output            
Continuous Nm (lb-ft) 5000 (3700) 9700 (7154) 14000 (10000) 14000 (10000) 15000 (11100)
Intermittent Nm (lb-ft) 15000 (11000) 29000 (21389) 29000 (21389) 42000 (21389) 47000 (35000)
Overall Axle Ratios   16.15, 21.818 12.24, 16.2, 18.6
19.2, 20.93, 23.625
13.7, 15.78
18.16, 24.975
13.7, 15.78
18.16, 24.975
15.22, 17.53
20.17, 27.75
Flange to Flange Distance mm 1400 1520 1520 1890 1940
Optional Limited Slip Differential    
Axles available with multi-plate oil immersed brakes