Allison is introducing new transmission technologies
Allison is introducing new transmission technologies
Allison aims to retain its strong position in the transmission market with its latest array of products. Key machines featuring Allison transmissions will include equipment from Astra, Hino, Mercedes, Randon and Perlini. The Mercedes Zetros 1833 is a novel 4x4 underground mining tractor, while Bell is showing its new B25E and B30E articulated dump trucks, all of which are equipped with the latest Allison 3000 Series fully automatic transmissions. Rigid truck transmissions from Allison will be fitted to the
January 6, 2017
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3713 Allison transmission aims to retain its strong position in the transmission market with its latest array of products. Key machines featuring Allison transmissions will include equipment from Astra, 7228 Hino, 2796 Mercedes, 1241 Randon and 2740 Perlini. The Mercedes Zetros 1833 is a novel 4x4 underground mining tractor, while 1240 Bell is showing its new B25E and B30E articulated dump trucks, all of which are equipped with the latest Allison 3000 Series fully automatic transmissions. Rigid truck transmissions from Allison will be fitted to the 1222 Terex TR40 and TR60 and Perlini DP705 machines. 2409 Iveco’s new Astra HHD9 is equipped with Allison’s 4700R transmission, which replaces the former HHD8 unit.
Bell Equipment is working on its biggest ever truck, which will offer a capacity of 55tonnes. A launch date has not yet been revealed for the hauler and technical details have yet to be revealed, however the machine will have a 4x4 drive system. Marc Schürmann managing director of Bell Equipment Europe said prototype testing for the machine will commence later this year. He said “Our competitors will be the smaller class of rigid haulers,” and he added that the aim is to offer lower fuel consumption and cap
