AIR-RIDE

BUS SUSPENSIONS

AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS
FOR 2-AXLE & 3-AXLE
BUS & MOTORCOACH
APPLICATIONS

www.thehollandgroupinc.com
THE LEADER IN
AIR-RIDE TECHNOLOGY
With the acquisition of in 1999, QUALITY AND
Holland acquired over 50 years of experience in INTEGRITY
high-capacity air-ride suspensions. Today, Holland
Before any new Holland Neway suspension is
develops technologically advanced air-ride
approved for OEM installation, it begins a
suspensions with emphasis on new suspension
qualification process using computer analysis and
designs to address the needs of the worldwide bus
mechanical testing at Holland’s Suspension
and motorcoach industry.
Engineering and Test Center. This process subjects
the suspension to the latest in Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) and cyclic fixture testing simulating
BUS AND MOTORCOACH
thousands of load cycles, including roll, vertical,
EXPERIENCE
brake and steering loads. Further, new suspensions
Holland Neway suspensions have been installed on
are subjected to accelerated durability testing at
buses since 1965. Today, Holland supplies air-ride
independent proving grounds. And finally, the
suspensions to bus and bus chassis builders in
suspension is tested under actual operating
China, India, the USA, Mexico and the Middle East.
conditions to complete its qualification process.

When it comes to delivering quality suspension

DURABLE AND products to our bus and bus chassis customers, all

RELIABLE Holland manufacturing facilities are either ISO-

9001/2 or QS-9001/1 certified and feature the
We produce cost effective suspension designs
latest in computer aided manufacturing.
for bus operations that require a high level of
performance, durability, and reliability. Our
suspensions survive in harsh operational
environments where other air-ride suspensions fail.
THE APPLICATION AND
“SUSPENSION SYSTEM” ENGINEERING SUPPORT

When combined to form the “suspension system” of Holland provides bus and chassis builders with
the bus, our steer, drive, and tag axle suspensions expert application and engineering support from
are designed to complement each other to enhance Holland facilities located around the world. Our ride
the overall performance and ride quality of the bus. diagnostic services include data acquisition,
analysis and interpretation to help bus OEMs “fine
Holland Neway bus suspensions include a wide
tune” their suspension systems to achieve optimum
range of rated capacities. We can provide a
performance and ride quality.
suspension system tailored to the operational
demands of your bus or motorcoach application.

CAPACITY & SUSPENSION SERIES OVERVIEW

Rated Capacity - kg x 1,000
4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14
STEER AXLE SUSPENSIONS
ASB
Independent Front Suspension
DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSIONS
ADLSD
AD
ADTB
ADFS
TAG AXLE SUSPENSIONS
CA Series
9 12 14 15 20 23 25 26 30
Rated Capacity - lb x 1,000

INNOVATIVE
SUSPENSION DESIGNS

The new ADFS Series drive-axle suspension is a

good example of Holland’s leadership in providing
the bus industry with innovative suspension
designs. This non-torque reactive suspension
features an intregral Traverse Beam that absorbs
up to 85% of roll forces. Through this innovation,
the Traverse Beam actually protects the axle
connections and axle housing from excessive
torsional forces, providing longer service life for
these components. By using the Traverse Beam to
absorb the roll (torsional) forces, much like an
oversized anti-sway bar, the air springs can be
optimized for ride quality, rather than stiffened to
absorb roll forces like in most 4-spring “banana
beam” or ‘H’ frame style suspension designs.
 DRIVE AXLE
SUSPENSIONS
2-SPRING

ADLSD SERIES
• Non-torque reactive design helps maintain proper pinion angle, important in short
driveshaft applications, to reduce unwanted driveline vibration and noise while helping
increase driveline component life.

• Combines exceptional ride quality with high roll stability through an integral Transverse
(anti-sway) Beam that absorbs up to 85% of roll forces, protecting the axle from stress
and allowing the use of softer “volumetric” air springs. The air springs feature increased
air capacity by incorporating an air reservior in the air spring pistons. This improves ride
quality without the need for an external air reservoir (such as a ping tank).

• Rubber bushed connections for extended service life and smooth ride. No routine
maintenance or lubrication is required.

• Shorter installed length allows more people and cargo space.

• New welded axle connection is stronger and lighter than comparable U-bolt style connections.

• Low installed cost.

AD SERIES
• Designed for maximum durability in challenging operational environments.

• Non-torque reactive design helps maintain proper pinion angle, important in short
driveshaft applications, to reduce unwanted driveline vibration and noise while helping
increase driveline component life.

• Rubber bushed connections for extended service life and a smooth ride. No routine
maintenance or lubrication is required.

• Integral Transverse Beam absorbs up to 85% of roll forces to provide optimum stability
while protecting the axle connection and axle housing from excessive stress.

• Bar-pin and through-pin style axle connections available.

 DRIVE AXLE
SUSPENSIONS
4-SPRING

ADTB SERIES
• Wide air spring spacing for roll stability.

• Non-torque reactive design helps maintain proper pinion angle, important in short
driveshaft applications, to reduce unwanted driveline vibration and noise while helping
increase driveline component life.

• Adapts to both frame rail and monocoque type chassis constructions.

• Low mounting height.

ADFS SERIES
• Air springs located under frame rails for exceptional ride quality.

• Integral Transverse Beam absorbs up to 85% of roll (torsional) forces to provide optimum
stability while protecting the axle connections and axle housing from excessive stress.

• Non-torque reactive design helps maintain proper pinion angle, important in short
driveshaft applications, to reduce unwanted driveline vibration and noise while helping
increase driveline component life.

• Shorter installed length allows more people and cargo space.

• Lowers installed cost by eliminating the need for ‘outriggers’ to support the upper air
spring mounts.
 STEER AXLE
SUSPENSIONS

ASB SERIES
• Designed for I-beam style steer axles in rear engine bus applications.

• Air springs are positioned directly between the axle and frame rail for optimum ride
quality and stability.

• Flexible Equalizing Beam (trailing arm) features secondary retaining strap and rubber
bushed pivot connection for reliability and long service life.

• Low installed cost.

IFS
INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

• Wide spaced air springs provide exceptional roll stability.

• 50° wheel cut for tight vehicle turning radius.

• Dual height control valves.

• Integral steering gear eliminates frame mounted gear.

 TAG AXLE
SUSPENSIONS

CA SERIES
• Non-steer/non-lift.

• Automatic air dump in reverse to minimize tire scrub.

• Compatible with 5˝ round, drop center axles, maximum 8˝ drop.

• Rubber bushed connections for extended service life and a smooth ride. No routine
maintenance or lubrication required.

• Low installed cost.

HOLLAND CAN SUPPLY HOLLAND NEWAY

ALL OR PART OF YOUR BUS SUSPENSIONS ARE
AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION COMPATIBLE WITH:
NEEDS, INCLUDING:
MEDIUM-DUTY AND HEAVY-DUTY BUS AND
Complete Suspension Packages MOTORCOACH OPERATIONS
Proprietary Suspension Components – Trolley – Commuter – Intercity
– Shuttle – Urban Transit – Tour/Charter
Air Springs (specified for the application) – School – BRT
Air Controls (control valves and linkages) MULTIPLE CHASSIS TYPES
– Frame Rail or Ladder Frame Construction
Heavy-Duty Shocks (custom tuned) and
– Semi-Monocoque Construction
Shock Mounts
– Full Monocoque Construction
Axle Connections (welded or clamped) STEER AND DRIVE AXLES SUPPLIED BY
Control Arms (including double adjustable) – Meritor, Dana/Eaton, Mercedes Benz,
and Control Arm Mounts SAW, Dirona, and others.
BRAKES
Anti-Sway Bars and Mounts
– Drum Brakes - All Holland Neway
Suspension Sub Frames, Crossmembers, and suspensions are compatible.
Fastener Kits
– Disc Brakes - Most Holland Neway
Stacked Rail Frame Splicers (can be integrated suspensions are compatible with
with suspension frame brackets) select disc brake packages. Contact
your local Holland sales office for
Axle Stops more information.
SALES AND SERVICE OFFICES
Holland China United Kingdom
Beijing, China Holland Eurohitch, Ltd., Kidderminster, United Kingdom
Telephone: 86 (10) 8458-4517 Telephone: 44 (0) 1562-732010

India Europe/MiddleEast/Africa
Holland International, Inc., Muskegon, MI, USA Holland Europe GmbH., Schloss Holte, Germany
Telephone: 231-773-3271 Telephone: 49 (0) 5207-89560

Taiwan and South East Asia USA

Holland Transtrade, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Holland USA, Inc., Muskegon, MI USA
Telephone: 60 (0) 3-734-2888 Telephone: 231-773-3271

Thailand Canada
Holland Transtrade Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand Holland Hitch of Canada, Ltd., Woodstock, Ontario, CN
Telephone: 66 (0) 2-513-8758 Telephone: 519-537-2367

Japan/South Korea Mexico

Nippon Holland, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan Holland International de Mexico, Atizapan de Zarageza
Telephone: (81) 3-3461-9130 Telephone: (52) 55-581-62230

Australia South America

Holland Hitch Australia Pty., Ltd., Melton, Victoria, Australia Holland International, Inc., Muskegon, MI, USA
Telephone: 61 (0) 3-9743-6799 Telephone: 231-773-3271

New Zealand Suspension Engineering Center & Test Labs

Transpecs Specialties, Ltd., South Auckland, New Zealand Holland USA, Inc, Muskegon, MI, USA
Telephone: (64) 9-980-7319 Telephone: 231-773-3271

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL, INC. HOLLAND USA, INC.

Muskegon, MI 49442 1950 Industrial Blvd. P.O. Box 425
Phone 231-773-3271 Muskegon, MI 49443-0425
Phone 888-396-6501
Fax 800-356-3929

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