Tag Axle
Installation
BTS fits tag axles to most truck brands in the South African market. We are the only company that provides a WABCO test certificate after completion — ensuring peace of mind to the end user.
WABCO Certified Tag Axle Fitment
BTS fits tag axles to most truck brands in the South African market. BPW and Henred axles are fitted depending on customer specification. WABCO brake components are used for all tag axle fitments, ensuring full safety and compliance.
verified_userExclusive WABCO Certification
BTS is the only company that provides a valid WABCO test certificate after completion of tag axle installation. This ensures the modified vehicle is fully compliant with road safety regulations immediately upon leaving our workshop.
- check_circleBPW & Henred AxlesFitted depending on customer specification and application requirements.
- check_circleWABCO Brake ComponentsAll tag axle fitments use genuine WABCO components for brake integration.
- check_circleMost Truck Brands CoveredWe fit tag axles across the full range of truck brands operating in South Africa.
Our Work
Tag Axle Installations
Why Install a Tag Axle?
Benefits of Tag Axle Installation
Vehicles equipped with tag axles offer greater flexibility in vehicle configuration. Tag axles can be raised or lowered as needed, allowing for adjustments in load distribution, turning radius, and manoeuvrability.
Load Distribution
A tag axle distributes weight effectively across additional contact points. This keeps your vehicle within legal axle mass limits on South African roads and avoids hefty fines.
Increased Payload
By distributing the load across more axles, you can increase your gross vehicle mass (GVM) legally — carrying more product per trip and reducing the number of required journeys.
Raise & Lower Flexibility
Depending on the design, tag axles can be raised or lowered as needed. This allows for adjustments in load distribution, turning radius, and manoeuvrability depending on whether the vehicle is loaded or empty.
The BTS Standard
WABCO Test Certificate Provider
When BTS installs a tag axle, you don't just get a modified vehicle — you get a WABCO test certificate confirming that the brake system has been tested and meets all safety standards.
This certificate gives you immediate legal compliance and peace of mind. Whether the vehicle is destined for tanker operations, tipper work, or general freight — the WABCO certificate is your proof that the job was done right.
Need a Tag Axle Fitted?
BTS fits tag axles to most truck brands in South Africa — with BPW and Henred axles, WABCO brake components, and a test certificate you won't get anywhere else. Call us today.