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Vermeer’s XR2 vacuum excavator separates liquids and solids on site, eliminating many disposal trips
Vermeer's XR2 vacuum excavator eliminates disposal trips by separating solids and liquids on board and onsite. More details on Equipment World.
October 14, 2019
Vocational
Fuso debuts gas-powered FE trucks with a GM 6L V8, new cab design
Fuso on Tuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis debuted its new gasoline-powered FE Series cab over truck. Initially available in the Class 4 FE 140 and FE 160, Fuso Vice President of Sales Operations Bill Lyons says the gasoline General Motors 6-liter V8 engine features up to 297 horsepower and 361 lb.-ft. of […]
March 7, 2018
Vocational
Allison to launch 9-speed automatic transmission in 2020
Allison Transmission announced it will release a nine-speed fully automatic transmission for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle markets around the globe by 2020, ahead of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards. The new transmission is the successor to Allison’s 2000 Series six-speed automatic transmission […]
October 13, 2017
Vocational
Duramax engine will power GM/Navistar’s new Class 4/5 work truck
General Motors’s all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck—which is being developed jointly with Navistar and set to debut next year—will get a GM Duramax engine under the hood and will be matched with an Allison transmission, the company recently announced. RELATED >> Chevrolet partners with Navistar in return to medium-duty work truck market. Why they did it and […]
March 28, 2017
Vocational
Allison’s fully-automatic 4700 transmission now available on Kenworth T880 short hood
Kenworth says it will now offer the fully automatic 7-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) transmission on the 116.5-inch BBC Kenworth T880 short hood spec’d with a Paccar MX-13 or MX-11 engine. Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director, says the Allison 4700 RDS allows truck operators to creep slowly and perform other low-speed maneuvers handy in ready-mix applications […]
July 8, 2016
Construction Equipment
Allison’s fully-auto TC10 transmission coming to Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Through an engineering program with Allison Transmission, Paccar says it is poised to release Allison’s fully automatic TC10 transmission in the Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt Models 567 and 579 when equipped with either with either MX or Cummins engines. Offered with 10 forward speeds and two reverse, the TC10 uses a patented torque […]
May 5, 2016
Construction Equipment
Allison Transmission unveils the more durable, more powerful 6630ORS
Thirty seven years after first providing a Volvo articulated dump truck with a transmission, Allison has unveiled here at the Bauma show in Munch a brand new model that will launch inside Volvo’s largest truck yet. The new 6630ORS is the latest transmission in Allison’s 6000 Series. The transmission features a new internal damper and an […]
April 13, 2016
Construction Equipment
Allison 4700 automatic among new options for Kenworth work trucks
Kenworth has added Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission with optional second “deep reverse” as an option on its Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500. The transmission is part of the Allison rugged duty series, which Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director, says is ideal in applications calling for an increase in overall transmission ratios. […]
October 15, 2015
Gear
Allison Transmission introduces 5th Generation electronic controls
Allison’s new 5th Generation electronic controls provide improved fuel economy and will be available to all OEM customers. Designed for easy integration during the vehicle assembly process, the controls feature enhanced programming and a new bump lever selector design. Upgraded Transmission Control Module hardware and software delivers faster, more precise processing capabilities. The 5th Generation […]
January 23, 2013
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Allison offers natural gas tractor
Allison Transmission has announced its production of a new natural gas vehicle, the Cascadia 113 Natural Gas day cab tractor. This tractor is currently in the initial launch phase and is expected to go into full production in the second quarter of 2013. The new Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty engine and Allison 4000 […]
July 20, 2012
Roadbuilding
Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge set for May 1-2 at Waste Expo
The Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge is scheduled for May 1 and 2 at Waste Expo 2012 in Las Vegas. The Challenge allows drivers to demonstrate the skills necessary for safely operating refuse and recycling routes, while at the same time competing for prizes. The Mack Driving Skills Challenge consists of seven events, including pre-trip […]
April 29, 2012
Maintenance
Allison Transmission introduces Allison Excellence program
Allison Transmission has launched a national service certification program for Allison automatic transmission maintenance and repair services. Allison created the program to ensure high quality service for its customers. Allison already requires authorized distributors to have all technicians factory-trained, to use Allison-specific equipment and to maintain a comprehensive inventory of only genuine Allison parts. This […]
March 14, 2012
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