Allison Transmission recently developed its 3414 Regional Haul Series transmission, based on insights gathered from OEMs and end users that there is a need for reliability, performance and maneuverability of an Allison fully automatic 3000 Series transmission, but with increased ratings capability, the company says.

Allison says the 3414 RHS has ratings up to 410 horsepower and 1450 lb-ft. of torque, but is the lightest transmission in the segment. The company adds the 3414 RHS will provide fleets with 25% faster acceleration 0-20 miles per hour, as compared to competitive automated manual transmissions (AMTs). By leveraging Allison’s xFE technology, which incorporates an internal gear scheme optimized for fuel efficiency, as well as Allison’s FuelSense 2.0 with DynActive shifting technology, Allison says the 3414 RHS will deliver up to 8% fuel economy improvement.

The 3414 RHS is a drop-in solution for any chassis with a current Allison 3000 Series option— with the same form, fit, function and connections. The 3414 RHS also includes Allison’s warranty of five years, 750,000 miles, including towing, with no exclusions on individual components, the company says.

Allison says the 3414 RHS will be available in the Freightliner M2 112 and Cascadia in the second half of 2020, with additional OEM releases planned in 2020.