Eaton aftermarket promotion to launch new transmission offerings
Power management company Eaton is introducing an aftermarket promotion that it says will bring competitive pricing, improved warranties and same-day shipments for the company’s most popular models of new manual transmissions. The program, which is ongoing now, includes 22 part numbers that represent roughly 80% of the replacement transmission market, and will run through March
How over-the-air engine reprograming will change the way your fleet operates
In the same way that your smartphone’s apps update over your provider’s network, some 2017 model-year heavy-duty engines will sport that same over-the-air (OTA) update capability. International launched OTA updates via a Wi-Fi network last year and explained that OTA updates will migrate over to cellular networks. Last month, Detroit announced Connect Remote Updates, which
Manual transmissions, does the bell toll for thee?
They’ve been a staple of trucks since the very first one was built, but for manual transmissions, the end may be nigh. Magnus Koeck, Volvo’s vice president of marketing and brand management, says he believes that five years from now, manual transmissions in trucks will have disappeared entirely. One catalyst for this change, he explained, can
Cummins eyes the future with new X15 Big-Bore diesel engine line
With 2017 looming large, Cummins became the first heavy-duty diesel manufacturer to launch its next generation of big-bore engines at a press event at the Transportation Research Center’s test track and facilities outside of Columbus, Ohio. Cummins gave journalists a sneak-peek at its X15 engines late last year, with the company’s director of on-highway communications,
Eaton extends manual transmission, clutch warranties
Eaton has increased the warranty coverage for the Eaton RTLO 13-speed or 18-speed transmission, as well as the Solo Advantage clutch and Eaton-approved lubrication. Customers who spec these items will now receive a seven-year/750,000-mile warranty on the transmission and five-year/500,000-mile warranty on the clutch. The program will remain in effect until June 30, 2017, for all makes
Today’s transmissions add safety, fuel economy
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) options and topography/hill-neutral technology can provide increased safety and improved fuel economy. So what’s best for your operation? We asked the major suppliers to weigh in, and here’s what they have to say about the technology and the choices. The basics “Adaptive cruise uses forward- and side-facing radar technologies as vehicle
How to prevent transmission overheating
Medium- and heavy-duty truck transmissions undergo a lot of stress and abuse throughout their lifetimes. With the elevated loads that the transmissions undergo, an abundant amount of heat is generated due to higher internal friction. If heat generation is left unchecked, it can lead to complete failure of the transmission. With this in mind, Mitchell
Engine market data will now be more readily accessible thanks to a new report
A joint venture between ACT Research Co. and Rhein Associates has yielded a new study, the N.A. On-Highway Commercial Vehicle Engine Outlook report. ACT’s foray into engine data analysis fills a void, but may leave readers of the report with questions about the type of data analyzed, what prompted ACT to start producing the report, and who
Kenworth T880 short hood now available with Allison 4700 RDS automatic transmission
Kenworth has announced the availability of the seven-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series fully automatic transmission with the 116.5-in. BBC Kenworth T880 short hood. The Allison 4700 RDS is available with the PACCAR MX-13 engine as well as the PACCAR MX-11. According to the companies, the 4700 RDS allows drivers to creep slowly and perform
Volvo adds turbo compounding option for D13 engine
Volvo Trucks North America has announced that it is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. “The D13 with turbo compounding has the opportunity for 6.5% fuel efficiency gains over the 2014 D13 engine,” explained Wade Long, Volvo’s director of product marketing. “You can also operate at 1050 RPMs cruising down the highway
Will we see a decline in diesel engine dominance in Class 8 trucks?
In 2015, diesel engines made up 98.5% of the North American Class 8 vehicle market, but a new study’s forecast expects this dominance to lessen by 2021, according ACT Research Co. and Rhein Associates. “This new report details current and future OEM offerings, the engine-related regulations in the pipeline and the impact of these regulations on
Reman engines: powering cost efficiency + quality
When making a major purchase, in almost every instance, there is the option for a used, refurbished or remanufactured version. It can be a great option for those looking for a more cost-focused solution. Of course, trucks are the lifeblood of any successful fleet—it’s an investment and a livelihood, and a fleet manager needs to be
