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To make the right decision, it is important to consider which tasks will be performed and which route profiles will be managed. Filter by Trailer Show all - All - MegaMAX - GigaMAX - VarioMAX - StreetMAX - MegaMAX - North America - MultiMAX - MultiMAX Plus - MultiMAX PA-X - BrazilMAX - HighwayMAX-1 - HighwayMAX-2 - HighwayMAX-3 - MultiMAX - North America - ModulMAX - CombiMAX - DualMAX - HighwayMAX All-In-One - ModulMAX - North America - TeleMAX - CargoMAX - TimberMAX - TeleMAX - North America - FlexMAX - FloatMAX - PrefaMAX [![Hydraulic pendle-axle - Components & processes](/thumbnails/113337-420-180-Crop.png) Hydraulic pendle-axlePendle-axles are designed for use on particularly difficult routes and terrain. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/hydraulic-pendle-axle/) [![PA-X : the low pendle-axle](/thumbnails/112009-420-180-Crop.png) PA-X : the low pendle-axleThe PA-X variant is designed particularly low for more options in terms of the loading height. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/pa-x-the-low-pendle-axle-from-faymonville/) [![The joker axle - Components & processes](/thumbnails/115795-420-180-Crop.jpg) The joker axleThe ace up your sleeve! Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/the-joker-axle/) [![Independent wheel suspension Twin Axle II](/thumbnails/112000-420-180-Crop.png) Independent wheel suspension Twin Axle IIThe low design of the Twin Axle II independent wheel suspension makes this principle particularly interesting when moving very high cargo. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/twin-axle-independent-wheel-suspension/) [![The friction-steered axles](/thumbnails/112011-420-180-Crop.png) The friction-steered axlesThis variant is used for transports where the requirements in terms of manoeuvrability of the low-loader are not very high. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/the-friction-steered-axles/) [![The hydraulic force steered axles](/thumbnails/112008-420-180-Crop.png) The hydraulic force steered axlesThe hydraulic steering concept is based on a Faymonville in-house development. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/the-hydraulic-force-steered-axles/) [![Depending on which application area and load capacity is required, there is a choice between knuckle-steered axles on either pneumatic or hydraulic suspension.](/thumbnails/113342-420-180-Crop.png) Knuckle steering and air suspensionAir suspension is generally the most common design of axle suspension on semi low loaders. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/knuckle-steering/) [![Knuckle steering with hydraulic suspension](/thumbnails/112010-420-180-Crop.png) Knuckle steering with hydraulic suspensionIn case of a load with a high centre of gravity or frequent use on rough terrain, the hydraulic suspension of the axles makes all the difference. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/knuckle-steering-with-hydraulic-suspension/) [![Knuckle steering with cranked axles](/thumbnails/111998-420-180-Crop.png) Knuckle steering with cranked axlesThe cranked axle system is chosen to keep the centrally lowered loading platform particularly low. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/knuckle-steering-with-cranked-axles/) [![The slewing ring steering - Components & processes](/thumbnails/119082-420-180-Crop.png) The slewing ring steeringThe sturdy slewing rings therefore stand for high manoeuvrability and durability with long maintenance intervals. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/the-slewing-ring-steering/) [![Front bogie: 2 to 3 axles - Components & processes](/thumbnails/116308-420-180-Crop.jpg) Front bogie: 2 to 3 axlesIntegrated front bogies are used to increase the payload in the front area of a lowbed combination. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/front-bogie/) [![Central bogie: 2 to 6-axles](/thumbnails/116309-420-180-Crop.jpg) Central bogie: 2 to 6-axlesCentral bogies can be installed at any position in a vehicle combination using bolt couplings on both sides. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/central-bogie/) [![Rear bogie: 4 to 5-axles - Components & processes](/thumbnails/116310-420-180-Crop.jpg) Rear bogie: 4 to 5-axlesThanks to the streamlined design, the rear bogie impresses with its optimised tare weight and consistently high load limit. Read more](/technology/axles-and-steering/rear-bogie/)