ZF RL82ET Axle

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Axle System

with Independent
Front Suspension
The turn-key solution for electric and
conventional truck applications
2 Axle System with Independent Front Suspension
The turn-key solution for electric and conventional truck applications

ZF’s new tailor made axle


system with independent
front suspension (IFS)
for trucks
This turn-key front axle solution provides truck OEMs the required
flexibility to design innovative vehicle concepts. Its special low-floor
design supports electric vehicle architectures, maximizing space
for e-components and batteries, and allowing for ‘direct vision’ cab
designs to enhance driver view. Customers can directly benefit
from an innovative integrated solution, setting new standards in
safety, efficiency, and comfort.

Value to • Delivers a complete, go-to-market, front axle system solution


simplifying vehicle integration

Customers • Supports electric vehicle architectures by maximizing space for


e-components and batteries
• Allows for lower driver’s position helping to improve road visibility
and enhance safety
• Supports considerably improved steering precision and vehicle handling
• Lower weight compared to rigid axles with air spring offers increased payload
• Provides a high level of maneuverability, improving vehicle handling
• Provides improved vehicle stability and road safety
• Delivers superior ride comfort for drivers

The ZF • Supports the design of low-entry ‘direct vision’ cabs for trucks
enhancing driver view and thus safety and comfort

Difference • Supports OEM electrification strategies contributing to sustainable and


safe urban mobility
• Builds on over three decades of experience in the development and
manufacturing of front axles for bus applications with more than
500,000 units sold worldwide
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Air bellow
Upper control arm

Service
brake chamber

Single-piston
air disc brake
Steering
knuckle carrier

Premium comfort valve


(PCV) shock absorber

Lower control arm

Technical • Integrates air suspension, shock absorber technology and foundation


brake system solutions into one front axle

Features • Delivers a compact, low-floor axle to enable flexible truck design concepts
• Offers optimized axle and steering motion control
• Eliminates need for anti-roll bars with significantly higher roll stiffness
• Enables steering angle up to 56° significantly improving turning radius
• Provides precise wheel guidance to help eliminate undesired bump
and brake steering influence
• Allows for lower unsprung mass compared to rigid axles
• Seamlessly integrates with ZF ReAx adaptive steering or electric
power steering (EPS)

Technical
Axle system with IFS RL 82 ET

Data
Vehicle width 2,300 – 2,600mm

Max. axle load 8,200kg

Wheel travel +90 / -100mm

Max. steering angle (back-lock/front-lock) max. 56° / 46° (depending on tire size)

Tire size 275/70 R22.5 – 305/70 R22.5

Wheel size / bolt circle 22.5" x 7.5" – 22.5" x 8.25“ / 335mm

Brake Air Disc Brake

Axle system weight* 482kg

* Axle total weight depends on customer specification


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details contact your
sales representative.

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© ZF Friedrichshafen AG | IFS RL 82 ET | EN 06/2024

ZF Group
Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Alfred-Colsman-Platz 1
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany

www.zf.com

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