The unique and simple steering components enable automatic control, dependant on the load being carried. An important feature is the self-locking facility when reversing. Unlike other systems, as soon as the trailer begins to move backwards, the steer mechanism is locked in the straight-ahead position.
Technical Dcouments for Self Steer

Over two years, identical specification vehicles were subjected to testing under identical conditions with and without a steering axle in three different sectors of the transport industry, mixed cargo, food and oil. Check out the tyre wear results, the figures speak for themselves.
| Long Distance | Local Transport / Delivery Services | Mixed Transports | |
| Tyre life without steering | 160,000 / 300,000 / 140,000 km | 90,000 / 160,000 / 60,000 km | 120,000 / 200,000 / 90,000 km |
| Tyre life with steering | 400,000 km | 240,000 km | 280,000 km |
| Tyre saving | 20 (8/2/10) | 42 (14/4/24) | 30 (10/4/16) |
Other products within Heavy Axles: ECO Plus 2 | ECO Drum Brake | Disc Brake | Light Commercial Axle and Suspension Assemblies |
Suspension Systems (Airlight 2, SL)
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