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
Cummins highlights Connected Diagnostics
Cummins provided more insight into its support capabilities with the development of Connected Diagnostics, a new application being designed to work seamlessly with leading telematics systems. Cummins Connected Diagnostics will provide customers with expert recommendations for the best action to take when a driver is alerted to an engine system fault. Check out the video above
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 Predictive Cruise Control now in production
Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control is now in production for new Kenworth T680s and T880s specified with the PACCAR MX-13 engine. Available as a factory-installed option, the new Kenworth system combines cruise control with GPS. Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control is available with Eaton UltraShift and Eaton Fuller Advantage automated and manual transmissions. “By anticipating the terrain
Allison CEO talks automatic transmissions, expansion into class 8 market
Allison Transmission is one of the biggest names in the automotive industry, but not one that’s often associated with Class 8 trucks. Automatic transmissions like those at Allison simply haven’t had much of a place at the table in a world dominated by manual (and lately, automated manual) transmissions. This is a perception that Allison
Gearing up for Phase 2 GHG, fuel economy standards
In mid-June, a regulatory proposal for tighter greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel economy standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The long-anticipated vehicle and engine standards cover all types of trucks, including large pickups, vans and buses, for
Meritor adds self-adjusting clutch to Euclid offering
Meritor Inc. has added a new product to its Euclid clutch line: A self-adjusting 15.5 in. model for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The new clutch, which includes 15.5- x 2-in. models with seven springs or nine springs in four- and six-paddle options, is now available from warehouse distributors stocking Euclid-branded parts and from the company’s website. “The
Denso offers Dinex exhaust and emissions control parts
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc. (DPAM) has partnered with Dinex Emission to introduce a new line of emissions control products for heavy-duty trucks in the Americas. Headquartered in Denmark, Dinex is a manufacturer of exhaust and emissions control equipment for heavy-duty diesel trucks. The manufacturer’s original equipment replacement and universal product lines include diesel
Tremec announces new 10-speed manual transmission for Class 8 trucks
Tremec, a manufacturer of auto transmissions, has announced the launch of a new 10-speed manual transmission for Class 8 trucks. Tremec’s new 10-speed is built to eschew the industry trend for automation via AMTs, providing instead increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, lower weight and smaller size, ease of service, and broad torque capacity. With this announcement, Tremec now manufacturers
Powertrain integration outtakes: Even more insight (FEDigital exclusive)
With nearly every info-packed story in the print pages of Fleet Equipment, there are nuggets of information left on the editing room floor, usually due to limited space on the printed page. Thanks to the supercomputers that enable the hive-mind that is the Internet, we can bring you all the info we amass in a
