Define: Tandem axle

The meaning of “Tandem axle” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Tandem axle defined in a legal contract?

  • Tandem axle means any two or more consecutive axles whose centers are more than [number] inches but not more than [number] inches apart. Seen in 18 SEC filings.
  • Tandem axle means any two or more consecutive axles whose centers are more than [number] inches but not more than [number] inches apart, excluding the steering axle, which extend across the full width of the vehicle and whose centers can be included between parallel vertical planes spaced more than [number] inches apart but not more than [number] inches apart. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
  • Tandem axle means two axles suspended together with a spacing between the axles ranging from [number] to [number] and interconnected in such a way that any load imposed on them will automatically be distributed in proportions predetermined by the design of the suspension system, regardless of the load profile or road condition. Seen in 7 SEC filings.
  • Tandem axle means two axles spaced not less than [number] inches nor more than [number] inches apart and having at least one common point of weight suspension. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Tandem axle means any 2 or more consecutive axles whose centers are [number] or more inches apart and which are individually attached to or articulated from, or both, a common attachment to the vehicle Seen in 5 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Tandem axle means two or more consecutive axles spaced and interconnected to evenly distribute load, with centers a certain number of inches apart.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Procurement or leasing of heavy vehicles
  • Contracts involving the design or manufacture of vehicles
  • Maintenance or overhaul of heavy-duty vehicles

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Genie Definition 2

Tandem axle means two axles, not steering, extending the full width of the vehicle, spaced a specific number of inches apart, excluding the steering axle.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Purchase or lease of heavy-duty or specialized vehicles
  • Production contracts in the automotive industry

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Tandem axle means two or more consecutive axles spaced and interconnected to evenly distribute load, with centers a certain number of inches apart

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