OPTIMAAX® System vs. 6x2 Configurations
ROI Calculator

        
*Required Input Information

Upfront Cost

Real Money Upcharge for OPTIMAAX (US$)*:  
Real Cost vs. Standard Specification  
Real Cost vs. Standard Specification


Fuel Savings

6x2 specification current mpg*:  
Enter the average miles per gallon each truck currently achieves.  
Enter the average miles per gallon each truck currently achieves.
 
Estimated additional 6x2 OPTIMAAX mpg based on 2.3% increase over 6x2 when lifted:  
Increase based upon independent proving grounds testing commissioned by Hendrickson  
Increase based upon independent proving grounds testing commissioned by Hendrickson
 
Fuel price (US$ per gallon)*:  
Enter the average price per gallon of fuel.  
Enter the average price per gallon of fuel.
 
Miles per year*:  
Enter the average distance (in miles) each truck travels annually.  
Enter the average distance (in miles) each truck travels annually.
 
% Miles driven with lifted axle*:  
Enter the percentage of miles driven with the axle lifted.  
Enter the percentage of miles driven with the axle lifted.
 
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Savings with 6x2 OPTIMAAX:  
Estimated fuel savings based on PIT as well as Hendrickson fuel economy testing  
Estimated fuel savings based on PIT as well as Hendrickson fuel economy testing
 

Weight Savings

Value Per Pound of Fleet Payload (US$)*:  
Estimated value of each lb. of carrying capacity  
Estimated value of each lb. of carrying capacity
 
User-Projected Weight Savings (lbs.):  
Weight Difference between OPTIMAAX equipped tractor vs. 6x2  
User-Projected Weight savings vs. 6x4
 
Trips per Year*:  
Enter estimated trips taken per year  
Enter estimated trips taken per year
 
Estimated additional OPTIMAAX $ Savings per year over 6x4's (US$):  
Estimated Additional OPTIMAAX savings per year over 6x4's
 


Annual Maintenance Savings

Estimated Annual Maintenance Savings (US$):  
Estimated Saving based on 2017 NACFE Confidence Report  
Estimated Saving Per 2017 NACFE Confidence Report
 


Total Costs / Return on Investment

Estimated Total Annual Savings over 6x2 (US$):    
Estimated Payback Period over 6x2 (Months) :    
Calculator does not include additional potential tire savings from using retreaded trailer tires on the liftable axle, costs for additional wear on drive axle tires, & potential toll savings from liftable axle.

The above calculator is intended for reference purposes only. All calculator results are strictly estimates. Actual results (including but not limited to return on investment, revenue, mileage, fuel savings, maintenance savings, product life cycle costs, and performance) may vary depending upon suspension and overall vehicle configuration, specifications, operation, service, maintenance, loads, applications, environment, and other factors. The calculator and its results do not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind by Hendrickson. Please click on the Terms of Use link at the bottom of this website page for additional terms and conditions.


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