You're looking at a product cost and emissions model for a 14X HE Axle manufactured in United States. Meritor MEC-14X-HE-3.08
Each model includes upstream materials, components, and manufacturing processes all the way to the factory gate.
Product Material Breakdown
Top Cost Contributors
Materials: lubrication system – unalloyed steel (30%)
Materials: lubrication system – unalloyed steel (30%)
Materials: ring and pinion gears – forged low-alloyed steel (13%)
Materials: ring and pinion gears – forged low-alloyed steel (13%)
Materials: axle shafts – forged low-alloyed steel (11%)
Materials: axle shafts – forged low-alloyed steel (11%)
Materials: housing – low-alloyed steel (8%)
Materials: housing – low-alloyed steel (8%)
Alternative Sourcing Scenarios
Current sourcing location
United States
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
 Mexico | -20.4% | +2.7% |
 Korea, Republic of | -21.9% | +6.6% |
Alternative Designs & Materials Recommendations
Score: 7.0/10
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Emission Intensity Impact
-18.1%
Cost Impact
-1.4%
Implementation Difficulty
Score: 5.9/10
Work with your supplier to source low-alloyed steel housing from Canada.
Emission Intensity Impact
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Top Emission Contributors
1,577.34
kgCO2e
Materials: housing – low-alloyed steel (37%)
Materials: housing – low-alloyed steel (37%)
Manufacturing (18%)
Manufacturing (18%)
Materials: axle shafts – forged low-alloyed steel (14%)
Materials: axle shafts – forged low-alloyed steel (14%)
Materials: wheel hubs – low-alloyed steel (8%)
Materials: wheel hubs – low-alloyed steel (8%)
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Manufacturer Should Cost
$
.24
USD
Note: This analysis covers Materials, Components, and Manufacturing only; it does not include downstream costs (e.g., outbound shipping, warehousing, distribution/retail fees).
Tariff Impact
+0%
of Landed Cost
HTS Code
87085075
Sourced from
United States
Tariffs can materially change landed cost and competitiveness
Current sourcing location
United States
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
Mexico | -20.4% | +2.7% |
Korea, Republic of | -21.9% | +6.6% |
-8.9%
Cost Impact
+1.6%
Implementation Difficulty
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