MERITOR MS-13X
SINGLE DRIVE AXLE
®
™
Optimized for Medium Duty Applications
As the world’s largest independent manufacturer of commercial truck axles, Meritor delivers
performance, reliability and efficiency to meet the toughest demands. The 13X is a new,
cost-effective, single drive axle engineered for medium duty applications. Designed for
maximum durability and weight savings, the 13X is ideal for class 6 and 7 trucks and buses.
Performance advantages:
■ Up to 59 lbs. lighter than MS-14X carrier
■ Wide range of ratios: 3.90-6.50
■ Ease of implementation - utilizes same housing as 14X/145 designs
■ Innovative, power dense gearing design optimized for medium duty
CLASS 6-7
MS-13X™ Single Drive Axle
Meritor MS-13X Single Drive Axle
With more than 100 years of axle manufacturing expertise, Meritor has provided innovative solutions
for a broad range of vehicle applications. The 13X axle brings Meritor’s legendary durability and
efficiency to the medium duty market.
Features
Premium Support
■ 17,000-21,000 lbs. GAWR
Warranty Coverage
Axle warranty is 2 years/unlimited miles, with parts
and labor included. Every claim is fully supported by
OnTrac™. Call 866-668-7221(OnTrac1). For details,
download the Commercial Vehicle Systems Warranty
brochure (SP-95155) from meritor.com/lod.
■ 41,000 lbs. GVW/GCW
■ Parking brake compatible
■ Compatible with drum or disc brakes
Backed by DriveForce™
Every Meritor 13X axle is backed by unsurpassed service
and support, with Meritor DriveForce™ – Meritor’s North
American sales and service organization – and the OnTrac™
technical support center available to assist customers
with solutions before, during and after the sale. For more
information, call 866-668-7221 or visit meritor.com today.
MS-13X Single Drive Axle
Axle Model
MS-17-13X
MS-19-13X
MS-21-13X
Rating Pounds
17,000
19,000
21,000
GVW/GCW Highway Pounds
41,000
41,000
41,000
Standard Ratios (High/Low Range)
3.90, 4.11, 4.33, 4.63, 4.88, 5.13,
5.29, 5.57, 5.83, 6.17, 6.50
3.90, 4.11, 4.33, 4.63, 4.88, 5.13,
5.29, 5.57, 5.83, 6.17, 6.50
3.90, 4.11, 4.33, 4.63, 4.88, 5.13,
5.29, 5.57, 5.83, 6.17, 6.50
Ring Gear Size (Pitch Diameter) Inches (mm)
13.97 (355)
13.97 (355)
13.97 (355)
Axle Shaft Spline Size Inches (mm)
2.00 - 39 tooth
2.10 - 41 tooth
2.00 - 39 tooth
2.10 - 41 tooth
2.10 - 41 tooth
Body Diameter Inches (mm)
1.81
1.88
1.81
1.88
1.88
Housing Box Size Inches (mm)
5.25 x 4.62
5.25 x 4.62
5.25 x 4.62
Wall Thickness at Spring Seat Inches (mm)
0.37 (9.5)
0.37 (9.5) .43 (11)
0.37 (9.5) .43 (11)
Wheel End Series
L
R
L
R
R
For additional ratios or applications not covered by the MS-13X, please consider selecting the MS-14X. For additional questions please contact your Meritor DriveForce representative.
Need to find your DriveForce rep? Locate them here at Meritor.com/driveforce.
For product application details please download the Meritor axle applications guidelines brochure (TP-9441) from meritor.com/lod.
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, Michigan 48084 USA
Call 1-866-668-7221
or visit meritor.com.
©2015 Meritor, Inc.
Litho in USA
Revised 8-15
SP-15122