Abstract: A sprung axle is described comprising a central body which is suitable for attachment in a fixed or oscillating manner to a supporting structure of the vehicle and to which are connected two side bodies by means of respective independent-wheel suspensions including suspension arms articulated by one of their ends to the respective side body and by the opposite end to the central body and also shock-absorbing and/or spring-suspension means between the corresponding side body and the central body, the shock-absorbing and/or spring-suspension means and the suspension arms being otherwise substantially detached from the supporting structure of the vehicle.