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ZF AXLES
Nova Bus ZF axles ensure vehicles run quietly at low maintenance costs. ZF rear axles are equipped with greased unitized hub bearings which, unlike oil-filled bearings, will never leak and can be trusted to offer you years of reliable performance.
Key benefits
• Greased unitized hub bearings on the central and rearaxle will, unlike oil-filled bearings, never leak and canbe trusted to offer years of reliable performance
• Reduced maintenance costs and time associatedwith the replacement of brake rotors
• Low interior and street noise levels
• Quiet running from gears
• Allows for an automatic air suspension systemminimizing body motion, maximizing passengercomfort and extending the life of components
• Increased vehicle productivity and service efficiencyfrom quicker passenger boarding and exiting tominimize dwell time
• ZF is a global business partner for the Volvo BusCorporation and Nova Bus is proud to offer theirworld-class axles in a vehicle designed for your drivingconditions
Technical Specifications
• See media gallery for technical specification table
ZF AV-132 Rear Axle
ZF RL-85 Front Axle
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FRONT AXLE
Mfg: ZF
Model RL-85
• Beam Axle
• Axle load up to 18,740 pounds• Low-floor technology for step less, comfortable entry.• Floor height 14” possible• Extra wide beam especially for Novabus• Nova specific suspension towers• Steering angle degrees 45 (front lock)/360 (back log)
REAR AXLE
Mfg: ZF Model
AV133
• Low-floor technology for stepless, comfortable entry• Stepless and platform-free passenger cabin for more freedom of movement in the center
aisle• Wide gear ratio spectrum, even for trolley buses
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Front and rear axle features
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