Sales Code: 268-2038 / 268AC6

Description: Meritor RT3210HV 70K Rear Axles

Date: January 26, 2018

Sales Engineering
Mack Trucks Inc.
2402 Lehigh Parkway South
Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: 800-868-6225
Fax: 610-351-8791
Email: sales.engineering@macktrucks.com

RT3210HV is a tandem axle with hub reduction, dimensioned for an engine torque of
2285 lb. ft. (3100 Nm). The maximum axle loading is 70,000 pounds and the combination
weight is 220,000 pounds.

RT3210HV consists of two spiral bevel single gear units, with a distribution gearbox in the
forward rear axle. The axle casing is cast in nodular iron, giving a compact design with high
ground clearance.

Most of the torque conversion takes place in the reduction gears in the wheel hubs. This is
a reliable design which takes the form of a cylindrical planetary gear with straight-cut gears
on needle bearings, giving low drive losses.

The information in this document was accurate as of the date of release and pertains to the current version of Mack’s Sales Tool. Mack Trucks, Inc,
reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or design, or to discontinue models or options without notice.
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 RT3210HV is designed for heavy, demanding haulage and train weights of up to 100 ton.
The two-axle drive means that the tractive effort can be transferred to the ground without
wheel slip, giving excellent grip and very low tire wear.

RT3210HVhas three differential locks, one for the forward and one for the rear gear units
and one of the distribution gearbox. This guarantees very good grip when the surface is
slippery, which results in higher truck productivity.

The differential locks are controlled by a two-stage switch on the instrument panel.
When the first stage of the switch is selected the diff lock on the distribution gearbox
is engaged, coupling the two rear axles together. When the second stage of the switch
is selected, the drive shafts of the two rear axles are coupled together.

Features and Benefits:

 Spiral bevel single gear units with high efficiency and low servicing requirements.
 Sturdily dimensioned and hardened shafts and gears.
 Hub reduction gears reduce loads on the drive line.
 Wheel bearings in the form of maintenance-free unit bearings give longer life and
easier servicing.
 High ground clearance.

Tandem drive offers excellent traction and superb pulling power.

The RT3210HV consists of two single reduction gears of spiral bevel type and a
transfer gear which is integrated in the first final drive.
The job of the transfer gear is to distribute drive force evenly between the two rear axles.
The drive force from the gearbox goes via the transfer gear’s input shaft to the differential.
From the differential, the power is transferred partly by a cylindrical spur gear to the first
rear axle’s final drive, and partly to the transfer gear’s output shaft which operates the
second axle’s final drive via a propeller shaft. This type of rear axle combination with
tandem drive allows considerable tractive force to be transferred to the road surface
without slipping since the combined axle pressure is high. The result is excellent
get-you-there ability and low tire wear.

The information in this document was accurate as of the date of release and pertains to the current version of Mack’s Sales Tool. Mack Trucks, Inc,
reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or design, or to discontinue models or options without notice.
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 Single reduction gear in the first Transfer gear in the first final drive.
final drive.

Hub reduction with high reliability.

RT3210HV is fitted with reduction gears in each hub. The hub reduction gearing consists
of a cylindrical planetary gear with straight-cut gears on needle bearings, giving low drive
losses. The sun wheel is mounted on the driveshaft. From the sun wheel, the power is
transferred to three planetary gears connected to the wheel hub.

When the planetary gears are forced to rotate against the ring gear, which is rigidly fixed
to the rear axle casing, the rotation speed is geared down. The wheel bearings are in the
form of maintenance-free unit bear-ings. The entire hub with bearings can be removed
and installed simply and safely without affecting the bearing clearance.

The information in this document was accurate as of the date of release and pertains to the current version of Mack’s Sales Tool. Mack Trucks, Inc,
reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or design, or to discontinue models or options without notice.
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 RT3210HV is fitted with three diff locks, one for each rear axle and one for the distribution
gearbox. The diff lock for the distribution gearbox couples together the drives of the
two rear axles, whilst the diff locks on the rear axles couple the drive shafts to the
differential casing. When all three differential locks are engaged, all drive wheels are
forced to rotate at the same speed.
The differential locks are in the form of hardened steel dog clutches operated by
compressed air. There are two lamps on the instrument panel to indicate when the
differential locks are engaged. One lamp is for the distribution gearbox differential lock
and the other is for the differential locks of the two rear axles.
The differential lock function guarantees very good grip when the surface is slippery,
which results in higher truck vehicle availability.

Differential Lock Engaged Differential Lock Disengaged

Rear Axle Rear Axle

The information in this document was accurate as of the date of release and pertains to the current version of Mack’s Sales Tool. Mack Trucks, Inc,
reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or design, or to discontinue models or options without notice.
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The information in this document was accurate as of the date of release and pertains to the current version of Mack’s Sales Tool. Mack Trucks, Inc,
reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or design, or to discontinue models or options without notice.
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Approval Date
OEM Mack Trucks, Inc. To: RAR Number Sheet Of
1
Customer Company Brake information on Vehicular Brake Application sheet

Fax Transmittal
Vehicle Model Chassis number Fax Number
City Delivery Refuse - Rear/Side
From:
Construction Refuse - Front Loader
Engine - Make and Model Company Fire Refuse - Roll Off
Heavy Haul Rescuer
Gross HP@ Gov. RPM Gross Torque @ RPM Telephone Number
Interciry Coach School Bus

Vocation
@ @ Fax Number
Linehaul Snowblower/Snowplow
Clutch Engagement Logging
Front Engine Rear Engine Straight Truck Tractor w Semi-trailer Transit Coach
Torque
Mining Yard Tractor - RO/RO
Transmission Model Bus/Coach
Truck w full trailer
Vehicle Type
Motorhome Yard tractor - LO/LO
Low Ratio High Ratio Other
Oilfield
Converter Model Stall 4X2 6X 2
Export Country Canada
Ratio
T-Case Model Aux. Transmission Model 4x4 6x4
N/A N/A Turnpike Only (3% max grade) Mountain Hwy (12% max grade)
6x6 X
Low Ratio High Ratio Low Ratio High Ratio Wheelbase Max. Turn Angle On Highway (8% max grade) Unpaved (12% max grade)
Other ( % Max grade) Profile Attached
Tire Information: Steer Arms Single

Duty Cycle
Dual
Customer Supplied Information

On road Mileage % 8 Off Road Mileage %

Front Size Front SLR Front Revs/Mile Retarder Model

Rear Size Rear SLR Rear Revs/Mile Max Retarder HP Maximum Desired Speed

Rear Singles OR Dual Anticipated Annual Mileage

Other Size Front SLR Front Revs/Mile

Anticipated Vehicle Life

Axle Front Rear Tag Pusher GVW GCW Percent Time
Information
Empty
Weight
Loaded

Maximum
Overload
Front Axle Rear Axle Other

Ratio Comments
Differential
Customer Proposal

Type
KPI

Track

Mounting
Centers
Suspension OEM Signature Title
Make
Suspension Telephone Number Date
Model
Front Axle Rear Axle Other
AxleTech Approval:
AxleTech Use Only

Comments

AxleTech's Axle Application approval, with respect to suspension selected, is limited to the location of the suspension attaching positions relative to those parameters (track, tire, mounting centers etc.) specified. Attachment to the Axle housing
assembly and durability of the axle assembly, as a result of the suspension loadings on the housing, is the responsibility of the OEM. Axletech assumes responsibility of the bracket integrity and attachment only if: 1) the brackets are attached by
Axletech or 2) Axletech has established a prior agreement with the OEM.
Engineering Approval Title Date

AAP-020 Revision B