Meritor^® MTA Trailer Suspension Systems.

MTA Trailer Suspension Systems Brochure

The Meritor^® MTA Trailer Suspension Systems includes the MTA23, MTA25 and MTA30. This complete lineup comes with everything you would expect from Meritor - hardworking, road-proven components tailored to a full range of demanding vocational applications, including:

With advanced technology such as a long-life patented pivot bushing, patent-pending axle wrap design and large-bore high-damping shock absorbers, the Meritor MTA Trailer Suspension Systems set new standards in ride, handling, tire life and durability. In fact, in exhaustive test track and lab testing, the MTA has proven to be almost twice as durable as the competition.*

A fully integrated system that optimizes performance and weight, it's available in top-mount configurations ranging from 23,000- to 30,000-lb. capacities with a complete offering of suspension options.

Features And Benefits:

DURABLE

• 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 performance and vehicle control

SUPERIOR RIDE QUALITY

• Patented pivot bushing absorbs road inputs for improved ride and cargo protection
• Interleaf shims provide better fore/aft stiffness than competing designs
• Maintains better axle alignment down the road
• Reduces tire wear and roll steer

LIGHTWEIGHT

• The MTA is one of the lightest suspensions in its market segment, allowing for larger payloads

INTEGRATED DESIGN

• “Plug and Play” design for simple installation – designed to fit common installation envelopes on a variety of trailer frames
• Integrated design includes genuine Meritor axles and brakes – recognized as the industry’s best

AMAZING SUPPORT^SM

• Comprehensive Meritor parts availability with more than 5,000 dealer and distributor outlets across North America
• Industry-leading customer support through Meritor’s OnTrac customer service center. The OnTrac team is staffed with Meritor product experts dedicated to assisting dealer, fleet and end user customers with diagnostics, technical support and warranty guidance
• Proven Meritor components including: industry-leading Q Plus™ brakes, high-performing air disc brakes, long-life brake linings, compact automatic slack adjusters, and a variety of hubs and wheel-end technology

All MTA models offer an optional lift kit and are fully supported by the strength of the Meritor service and aftermarket network.

*The testing information presented in this document is for comparison purposes only and involved only the Meritor MTA23 suspension system; not the entire MTA family of products. The source for all product information is published product literature from the respective companies mentioned. The performance information presented is the result of testing conducted by Meritor, Inc. All tests were conducted using commercially available products. Products tested were of the latest revision level available commercially as of the date of testing. Tests were conducted using industry-standard methods and protocols. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, all information is subject to change without notice.

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