Alliance Truck Parts said it has added an EZ-Assist clutch specifically designed to meet the demands of work truck applications that require severe torque transfer for extremely heavy loads.

Rated at 2,050 ft.-lbs. of torque, the new model in the Alliance Truck Parts’ EZ-Assist line of clutches fills a specific need for the most demanding applications, including gravel and heavy construction hauling, logging and mining. Alliance Truck Parts all-makes EZ-Assist clutches are built of all new components for superior performance, according to the company.

“Extremely heavy loads require heavy-duty solutions,” said Daniel Haggerty, director of parts marketing for Daimler Trucks North America. “This clutch fills a market need for our severe-duty customers. Alliance clutches are designed for trucks and owners who need a tough, good quality clutch at an affordable price, and we’re pleased to offer a full line of products for our customers that deliver an excellent value.”

The Alliance Truck Parts EZ-Assist line of clutches require 35% less pedal effort than traditional cast angle spring clutches to engage and disengage, which means less leg fatigue and increased driver comfort at the end of a long day on the job, according to the maker. EZ-Assist clutches are available in torque ratings of 1,400, 1,650, 1,850 and now 2,050 for any trucking application.
 
Alliance Truck Parts EZ-Assist and cast angle spring clutches feature dual plate construction with ceramic facings and an efficient seven spring design. With a torque capacity of 1,400 and 1,650 ft. lbs., Alliance’s EZ-Assist and cast angle spring clutches feature superior dampers, making them ideally suited for older engines, while its clutches with a torque capacity of 1,850 and the new 2,050 support older, as well as EPA ’07 and newer vehicles, the company said.

All Alliance Truck Parts clutches are backed by a one-year, unlimited mileage warranty, the maker added.