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Meritor MTA23 Trailer Suspension. The Meritor MTA23 top-mount trailing arm air-ride suspension is part of a complete portfolio of suspensions that deliver industry-leading ride, handling, tire life and durability.

Meritor® MTA23 Trailer Suspension.

MTA23 Sell Sheet
Prepare to be amazed. The Meritor MTA23 top-mount trailing arm air-ride suspension is part of a complete portfolio of suspensions that deliver industry-leading ride, handling, tire life and durability. This hardworking trailer suspension is designed for a full range of trailer applications from flatbeds to tanks to grain haulers. With advanced patented technology like a long-life pivot bushing, a unique axle wrap design and high-damping shock absorbers, the MTA23 is the next generation of air-ride suspension. It’s an integrated system that includes road-proven Meritor axles and brakes and is backed by equally amazing Meritor service and support.

Features And Benefits:

  • Applicable for a broad range of trailer applications with up to 23,000-lb.* rating
  • Integrated design includes genuine Meritor axles and brakes – recognized as the industry’s best
  • Patented pivot bushing absorbs road input for improved ride and cargo protection
  • An innovative axle wrap design provides a secure axle connection for greater overall suspension durability
  • The larger, more robust shock absorber – specifically tuned to the suspension:
    • Provides superior damping force, braking and vehicle control
    • Helps to improve tire life
  • Design allows for simple installation on a variety of trailer frames; no special tools are required to torque fasteners

*Suspension and axle beam rating only. Brake and wheel-end components rated separately.

MTA23 Specifications.
Capacity Trailer Applications System Base Model Configuration System Base Weight

23,000 lbs.*

Platform/flatbed, tank, grain, fixed-axle van and reefer, bottom-discharge dump, container chassis, livestock

14" ride height, TN axle with 71.5" track, with 16.5" x 7" Q S-cam brakes with Meritor MA212 linings

530 lbs.


Ride Height Range And Axle Travel.
Ride Height Jounce Rebound
14"
15"
16"
17"
3.0"
3.1"
3.1"
3.1"
4.0"
4.0"
4.0"
4.0"

Available Options.
Axle TN, TQ, TP
Axle Track 71.5", 77.5", 83.5"
Ride Height 14", 15", 16", 17"
Brakes S-cam brakes: 16.5" x 7", 8" and 8.625" Q and Q Plus

Air disc brakes: EX225 and PAN 22
Frame Attachment Weld-on or bolt-on
Meritor Tire Inflation
System (MTIS) by P.S.I.

Automatic tire inflation system that keeps tires properly inflated
Shock Absorber Standard or high-damping
Other A variety of wheel-end options, slack adjusters, brake linings and chambers are available
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