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Leisure/Utility Vehicle Transaxles
Model H-12 Electric
Product Description
The Schafer H-12 Electric is used in more electric golf cars than any other axle. Ground gears provide the highest-quality, quietest axle in the industry. Our aluminum housings, gears, axle shafts, axle tubes and brakes are all made in the U.S.A. for unparalleled quality.
Product Details
- High-efficiency model features quiet helical gear design
- Nominal load rating is 1,500 lb (heavy-duty version is available)
- 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
Product Description
The Schafer H-12 FNR was designed for light duty gas vehicles from golf cars to small utility vehicles.
Product Details
- High-efficiency model features quiet helical gear design
- Nominal load rating is 1,500 lb (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 lever is available in four different locations
Model 26 Independent Axle
Product Description
Using a model 26 hypoid gearset and an optional electronic diff lock, the Schafer Model 26 is designed for the heaviest side-by-sides on the market.
Product Details
- Lightweight aluminum die-cast housings
- High-strength alloy steel, automotive-type hypoid gear set, engineered quiet
- Differential assembly consists of a heavy-duty case with automotive-style bevel gears, supported on tapered roller bearings
- Electrically actuated differential lock (optional)
- Ring gear diameter: 6.50" (165.1mm)
- Tube diameter: 2.50" (63.5mm)
- Maximum output torque: 2,200 ft-lbs (298 daNm)
- Maximum continuous output torque: 545 ft-lbs (74 daNm)
- Typical applications: on-/off-road utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, turf maintenance vehicles, etc.
Model S-12 Axles
Product Description
The Schafer S-12 is a small "automotive-style" axle using a hypoid gearset for vehicles using a driveshaft.
Product Details
- Features conventional driveshaft design
- Nominal load capacity is 1,500 lb
- Available ratios: 5.17:1 or 12.25:1
- 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
Model 18 Axles
Product Description
The Schafer Model 18 is a slightly larger axle than the S-12 for higher torques and loads.
Product Details
- Features conventional driveshaft design
- Nominal load capacity is 2,000 lb
- Available ratios: 5.17:1 or 12.25:1
- 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
Brakes
Brakes
Product Details
Schafer Driveline produces a variety of drum brakes ranging from 160mm to 12" in diameter. Many sizes are available in mechanical or hydraulic actuation and feature non-asbestos friction lining. Our brakes are designed to stop vehicles ranging from a 1200-lb golf car up to a 30,000-lb machine.
Customized Solutions
In the off-highway market, there are no "off-the-shelf" applications. Schafer Driveline has the engineering expertise to design a complete and complex powertrain solution. Working directly with you, we perform all of the calculations for gear strength, load capacity and speed requirements. With feature options like gear ratios, differential lock, high/low/neutral/reverse shifting, wheel-to-wheel width, wheel bolt pattern, custom bracketry and ground speed governor, Schafer Driveline can create a custom powertrain, saving you from having to design a vehicle around an existing axle.
