Comer F-046 Hydro axle gives improved performance for wheel loaders

Comer has introduced the F-046 Hydro axle for compact wheeled vehicles such as front-end loaders. The new product is a version of the company's 046 axle modified to host a hydrostatic radial motor in line with the input shaft and allow for four-wheel drive connection. The design provides better machine performance compared with traditional products and improved driveline layout by reducing installation room needed under the vehicle, claims
April 15, 2016 Read time: 1 min
7292 Comer Industries has introduced the F-046 Hydro axle for compact wheeled vehicles such as front-end loaders. The new product is a version of the company's 046 axle modified to host a hydrostatic radial motor in line with the input shaft and allow for four-wheel drive connection. The design provides better machine performance compared with traditional products and improved driveline layout by reducing installation room needed under the vehicle, claims
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