At Schafer Driveline, nothing we make is an off-the-shelf solution. It is built for you specifically, whether it’s a heavy-duty electric axle to a light-duty gas vehicle axle, gearboxes or brake assemblies. Because Schafer electric axles use ground gearing, your vehicle can perform better and much quieter than any other in your market.
Each driveline is proudly made in the U.S.A. by a team of men and women who insist on better engineering, zero assembly mistakes and delivering your driveline when you expect it. Our people are why Schafer Driveline products move more North American, electric motor-driven, off-highway vehicles than any other powertrain manufacturer.
The best driveline solutions start here:
Model 45 Axle
(New in 2021)
Model 45 Hypoid Gear Axle Assembly
The 45 Axle is our newest, highest load capacity axle assembly for off-highway applications. It hefts 6,500 lbs. with quiet, reliable ease. Better yet, its modular design lets you build your axle to meet your heavy-duty vehicles’ needs so your machines keep moving — even in grueling conditions. Design your 45 Axle with these features:
- Ratios from 4.10 to 7.17. If you need a different ratio, ask us. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
- Optional designs accept electric or hydraulic motors with ratios up to 40:1.
- Wheel mounting — 8 on 6.5” B.C. Ask for other options.
- Steering axle version available.
- Input yoke or companion flange options available.
- Independent suspension axle assembly version available.
- Drum and caliper brake options are available, too.
Model 30-E Heavy-Duty Electric Axle
Built to help your ground support and towing vehicles carry three different weight options with exceptionally quiet ease. The Model 30E heavy-duty electric axle is your chance to make your vehicle stand out in your market. This next-generation axle’s load capacities are 2,200, 3,500 and 5,000 lbs. Each has been extensively tested to prove its dependable performance.
Model 30-E Details
- Widths: 24" to 50"
- Complete axle assembly available to carry three different weight options
- 2,200-lbs. axle
- Bar stock axle shafts with bolt-on hubs
- 160 mm drum brakes available (hydraulic or mechanical)
- 3,500-lbs. axle
- Flanged axle shafts
- 7” drum brakes available (hydraulic or mechanical)
- 5,000-lbs. axle
- Flanged axle shafts
- Brake bracketry. The customer supplies caliper brakes and rotors.
- High-efficiency, quiet helical gearbox with hypoid reduction
- Available ratios from 15.27 to 29.69
- Output torque rating (forward): maximum 550 ft.-lbs. continuous; 1,600 ft.-lbs. intermittent
- Output torque rating (reverse): maximum 350 ft.-lbs. continuous; 1,200 ft.-lbs. intermittent
- Designed to accept electric motors.
- Wheel mounting options: 4 on 4” B.C.; 5 on 4.5” B.C.
- Extended input shaft and casing standard for the electromagnetic brake system.
- Carrier Assembly
- Independent axle assembly version.
- 2,200-lbs. axle
- Customer designs shafts and tubes to fit assembly
Model 24-E Axle
(New in 2020) Higher torque and weight capacity than H-12; the axle-of-choice for burden carriers, utility vehicles and LSVs
Model 24-E Details
- Torque capacity: continuous torque rating – 24 ft-lbs; maximum intermittent torque rating – 72 ft-lbs
- Weight capacity: 2,200 lbs (standard); 3,000 lbs (HD)
- Castings designed by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to withstand high beam loading
- Split case die-cast housings allow for flexible and modular vehicle mounting
- Heat-treated, forged steel gears with ground gear teeth make less noise; last longer
- Available ratios from 12:44:1 to 16:99:1
- Increased bearing sizes and longer bearing life
- Customizable tubes and brackets
- Drum brake options include 160mm (mechanical or hydraulic) or 7” (mechanical or hydraulic)
Model H-12 Electric Axle
The Schafer H-12 Electric is used in more electric golf cars than any other axle. Its ground gears provide the highest-quality, quietest axle in the industry. And the aluminum housings, gears, axle shafts, axle tubes and brakes are all made in the U.S.A. for unparalleled quality. Let Schafer customize it to your specifications to ensure your recreational and light-utility vehicles surpass your competition.
Model H-12 Details
- High-efficiency model features quiet helical gear design
- Typical load ratings of 1,200 to 1,800 lbs.
- Heavy-duty load ratings of approximately 2,200 lbs.
- Designed to accept electric motors
- Available ratios range from 10.35 to 16.99
- Input torque ratings: 16 ft-lb continuous; 64 ft-lb maximum intermittent
- Brake options include 160mm (mechanical or hydraulic) or 7" (mechanical or hydraulic) drum brakes
- Wheel mounting options: 4 on 4" B.C. or 5 on 4.5" B.C.
- Optional independent suspension design
Model H-12 FNR Axle
Your high-quality solution for gas golf cars and small, light-duty vehicles.
Model H-12 FNR Details
- High-efficiency model features quiet helical gear design
- Nominal load rating is 1,500 lbs. (a heavy-duty version is available)
- Mechanical "rotary actuating" ground speed governor (optional)
- Mechanical "rotary" shift forward to reverse
- Available ratios:
- Forward 10.15:1 to 15.99:1
- Reverse 11.15:1 to 14.36:1
- Standard input torque ratings: 24 ft-lbs continuous; 96 ft-lbs. maximum intermittent
- Brake options include 160mm (mechanical or hydraulic) or 7" (mechanical or hydraulic)
- Wheel mounting options: 4 on 4" B.C. or 5 on 4.5" B.C.
- Optional independent suspension design
- Bolt-on module provides manual operation to lock/unlock the differential
- Rotary actuator with a lever is available in four different locations
Brakes
Safely stop your vehicles ranging in weight from 1,200-lb. golf car up to a 30,000-lb. machine. At Schafer Driveline you can get a variety of drum brakes ranging from 160 mm to 12" in diameter. Many sizes are available in mechanical or hydraulic actuation and feature non-asbestos friction lining.