Powertrain integration: Engine focus
Integration is not a new idea in the trucking industry, but the amount of efficiency OEs are pulling out of engine, transmission and axle combinations are reaching staggering new heights. One of the biggest talking points in today’s performance-packed powerplant arena is “downspeeding.” There are different levels of downspeeding and the experts at Detroit, which
On the road: Fleet Equipment’s ongoing web series
It’s cliché to talk about how quickly the world moves today, but it’s none-the-less true; especially in the heavy-duty trucking and media industries. Whether you’re a fleet manager or a magazine editor, we can all agree that our professional lives are experiencing communication overload. Phone calls, emails, texts, tweets, likes—the messages are never-ending, and it can
Mack Granite, mDrive HD Transmission – Hands On
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan visits the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., to take the Mack Granite, outfitted with the new mDrive HD automated-manual transmission (AMT), for a spin, while getting the inside story from Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing John Walsh.
FE On the Road: Hands on with the Mack Granite, mDrive HD transmission
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan visits the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., to take the Mack Granite, outfitted with the new mDrive HD automated-manual transmission (AMT), for a spin, while getting the inside story from Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing John Walsh. The mDrive HD was specially designed for tough tasks like
Bold, meet efficiency: The Western Star 5700XE rolls out
“Bold,” “burly” and “workhorse” are just a few adjectives that often describe Western Star’s hard-working trucks. You can add “efficient” to that long list of superlatives as the Western Star 5700XE rolls off the line and onto roads across the country. The 5700XE is Western Star’s first fully aerodynamic truck, and it’s the marriage of
Reman transmissions roundup
According to Ramon Aguillon, aftermarket sales manager at Allison Transmission, “Allison Transmission’s remanufactured product line is called Allison ReTran. All of our remanufactured transmissions exclusively use Allison Genuine Parts and are tested to original factory specifications. Additionally, they are tested with Allison TES 295 approved fluid.” The advantages of ReTran remanufactured transmissions are that the
Reman powertrains offer optimum TCO, ROI
Getting the most out of your investment is key to maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and getting the best return on investment (ROI). One way to achieve those goals is to purchase remanufactured powertrain components. With the high-quality remanufacturing procedures offered today by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which go beyond just restoring component to
Mitsubishi Fuso higlights route delivery truck for vending market
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America highlighted its Canter FE 160 Class 4 medium-duty work truck outfitted with a Morgan Maximizer van body, offering versatility in the loading and route access needed in the vending market, according to the truck manufacturer. The Maximizer body provides convenient, safer curb-side access to the cargo area through a low step-in
From powertrain to driver performance, Kenworth keeps focused on efficiency
Since the launch of the T680 in 2012, the truck has been Kenworth’s on-highway flagship with the T680 Advantage sporting the latest in efficiency upgrades—from aerodynamics to engine and powertrain improvements. For 2015, Kenworth has continued to improve efficiency in its product offering and refine the engine and powertrain integration. It all starts with the
Volvo launches high gross weight application offering
Volvo Trucks’ newest model is designed for high gross weight applications and heavy-haul tasks like heavy equipment hauling, oil and gas delivery, and timber transport, according to the manufacturer. The Volvo VNX 630 model is now offered with a tridem rear axle group, offering maximum traction and an increased payload for customers, the company said.
