Whether moving wind turbine blades, concrete bridges or entire drilling platforms, making the impossible possible is the daily work of the engineers at axle and travel gear specialist BPW.
The more compact series of oscillating axles for a wide range of applications will be presented for the first time this year at the Bauma trade fair in Munich.
As the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, Bauma Munich is an event that showcases fascinating engineering achievements and attracts more than just industry professionals. Challenges such as the energy transition, backlogs in bridge and motorway renovations, cost pressures in the construction industry and the growing global demand for raw materials call for innovative spirits in the commercial vehicle industry.
As a system partner for leading manufacturers of special vehicles, BPW Bergische Achsen KG ensures that special transport goods are transported in a reliable and economical manner. Such transport often uses oscillating axles.
They are integrated into oscillating axle units (oscillating suspension) and, thanks to their high lifting capacity combined with axle load compensation, enable the transport of heavy loads in difficult terrain. However, not all vehicles are suitable for extreme applications: To transport excavators, cranes and other construction machinery to site, low loaders with oscillating axles are required that are both reliable and economical – cost pressures in the construction industry are also becoming increasingly evident in commercial vehicles.
To meet these market demands, BPW has further developed its 7-tonne oscillating axle. This new universal oscillating axle, which will be presented to industry professionals for the first time at Bauma (booth FN 821/9), combines maximum flexibility, maximum load capacity and compact design at an attractive market price. State-of-the-art manufacturing technology, intelligent design principles and the targeted use of proven mass production technology make this possible.
Due to its diverse application options, the new oscillating axle can be used with either 17.5-inch or 19.5-inch single tires. Depending on country and approval regulations, the universal oscillating axle can be used as a 6-ton or 7-ton axle, which corresponds to a 12-ton or 14-ton axle. The compact design fits perfectly into the design requirements of current low-loader vehicles and ensures optimal utilization of the installation space. The proven BPW ECO Drum brakes are used with a large lining volume for a long service life and the renowned C-clip technology for excellent maintenance.
In line with the requirements of the oscillating axle market, the brakes are hub-front drum brakes. The wheel bearings are maintenance-free. The latest high-capacity technology saves up to 15 kg of weight per axle body, which increases payload and thus contributes to economic efficiency.
“With the new 7-ton oscillating axle, BPW is once again setting the benchmark in terms of load capacity, maintenance-friendliness and efficiency – and at a very competitive price,” says Ziya Albayrak, Product Manager at BPW. “Customers benefit from a very compact design, higher payload, lower maintenance costs and a longer service life. The new 7-ton oscillating axle is scheduled to be available at the end of November 2025.”