Watch: Eaton’s new low-speed and heavy-duty offerings
At a recent event, Eaton highlighted the new features of its vocational UltraShift Plus transmissions, which aim to be able to satisfy the needs of each individual fleet. Eaton and Cummins also announced newly expanded options for the SmartAdvantage powertrain. Watch the video above to take a look at Eaton’s new offerings and all the new
Eaton’s new low-speed, heavy-duty truck transmissions
Take a look at the newest offerings from Eaton, from the new features for their low-speed transmissions, urge to move and blended pedal, to the new options available in the SmartAdvantage powertrain with Cummins.
Eaton increases availability of ServiceRanger 4
Power management company Eaton has extended the reach of its ServiceRanger 4 diagnostics and service tool, and is now offering new package options to independent aftermarket truck repair facilities throughout North America. Advanced versions of the tool were previously only offered to OEM dealerships and fleets. Updated in November 2013 with added functionality and an
Eaton expands warranty coverage options for aftermarket transmissions, clutches
Power management company Eaton has expanded the warranty coverage options for the company’s aftermarket transmissions and clutches. Customers purchasing an Eaton factory remanufactured transmission with Roadranger-approved lubricant and an Eaton clutch will now an extra year of warranty on the transmission, as well as an additional year of coverage on the clutch. Additionally, now either the
Cummins and Eaton: United by efficiency
In the spring of 2013, Cummins and Eaton took their business partnership to the next level by launching their SmartAdvantage Powertrain package that, today, offers the Cummins ISX15 and ISX12 paired with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-Speed automated transmission, touting a 3 to 6% increase in fuel economy. It’s paying off for fleet customers that are
Eaton adds low-speed enhancements to automated transmissions
Eaton has added two new optional features to the company’s UltraShift Plus and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to enhance low-speed maneuverability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site. Both options are available at no charge
Eaton aftermarket clutches get additional warranty option
Power management company Eaton has extended the warranty coverage on the company’s aftermarket Advantage Series and EverTough clutches with the purchase of a Genuine Eaton Clutch Installation Kit. Advantage series warranty coverage increases from two years to three and EverTough coverage increases from one year to two. Eaton recommends a clutch installation kit be used
Kenworth offers Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission for select medium-duty trucks
Kenworth now offers the 10-speed Eaton UltraShift Plus VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-liter PACCAR PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift Plus provides operators of select Kenworth medium-duty trucks with an alternative to traditional manual or automatic transmissions while expanding available application use. Recommended for construction, refuse, municipal pickup
Eaton expands Fuller Advantage Series transmissions lineup
Eaton has expanded its lineup of Fuller Advantage Series transmissions to deliver weight savings and fuel efficiency improvements available on nine new models in order to “better meet the specification preferences for trucking fleets throughout North America,” it said. The expanded lineup includes: Three manual transmissions with new direct drive gear ratios; Two automated models
Eaton enhances automated transmissions, introduces Neutral Coast Mode
Power management company Eaton introduced new electronic capabilities to its Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift Plus automated transmissions that allow for disengagement of a truck’s driveline while on slight downhill grades to drop engine speeds to idle. The new technology improves fuel consumption by up to 1% and ensures safe operation regardless of driving conditions,
