At Capital Gear, we offer the revolutionary DT Planetary Hub System, designed to transform any truck into a dual-purpose powerhouse. Whether you have a single, tandem, or tridem class 8 tractor, the DT Hub can convert the most common Dana (Eaton) and Meritor (Rockwell) axles into planetary axles with an impressive 3:1 gear reduction. This innovative system allows your truck to achieve highway speeds for transit and switch to low planetary reduction for unbeatable pulling power on job sites.
How It Works: The DT Planetary Hub System is designed for simplicity and efficiency. It operates using existing truck air and can be easily engaged by a dashboard switch. By removing the old axle shafts, hubs, brake drums, and brake shoes, and installing the new DT components, your truck is converted into a dual-purpose vehicle capable of handling both highway and off-highway demands. The system includes all necessary parts, including DT hubs, axleshafts, air control systems, and installation hardware.
Included in the DT Kits:
- DT Hubs
- Axleshafts
- Air Control System
- Installation Hardware (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc.)
Optional Components (if required):
- Wheel Spacers
- Rims
- Brake Drums
- Brake Shoes
Advantages of the DT Planetary Hub System:
- Converts any on-highway truck to off-highway capabilities with a switch on the dash
- Provides torque and speed control on demand
- Increases vehicle efficiency and reliability in adverse conditions
- Enlarges operational area
- Activated and controlled by standard brake pressure installation at 52 psi
- No lubrication system required
- Maintains track width
- Prolongs vehicle lifespan
- Lowers operating costs
- Maintains fuel efficiency at high speeds
- Increases engine braking efficiency, reducing wear on brakes and differential gears
- Operator-friendly, controlled from the driver’s cab, increasing driver confidence
The DT Planetary Hub System is a patented design, invented in Canada, and has been in continuous use for over 25 years with numerous upgrades along the way. It’s utilized in trucks that need to perform both on highways and in off-highway environments, including heavy haul, logging, cement, mining, building moving, and oilfield rig moving. Recently, a Prime Mover equipped with the DT Hub system moved a load exceeding 900,000 lbs.
Maximize your truck’s potential and explore new operational horizons with the DT Planetary Hub System from Capital Gear.
