Eaton UltraShift PLUS Automated Transmissions

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced its new UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions are an available option on select models of Freightliner Trucks’ Cascadia on-highway Class 8 truck. The Cascadia is specifically designed to be aerodynamically efficient for fuel economy.

The UltraShift PLUS transmission is available on the Cascadia 125? bumper to the back of cab (BBC) equipped with the Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, as well as the Cascadia 113? BBC equipped with the DD13.

Freightliner’s data book has included Eaton’s earlier automated transmission offerings – the AutoShift and UltraShift – as well as Eaton’s Fuller manual transmissions.

This latest addition is specific to Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS Linehaul Active Shifting (LAS), Multipurpose High Performance (MHP) and Multipurpose Extreme Performance (MXP) models.

The LAS, MHP and MXP models are available in 10, 13 and 18 speeds and up to 2,250 lbs. ft. of torque capacity. Unlimited gross combination weight is available with 18-speed platforms.

Other platforms within the UltraShift PLUS family are exclusively tailored for the demands of off-highway, vocational applications and include the Vocational Construction Series (VCS), Vocational Multipurpose Series (VMS) and Vocational Extreme Performance (VXP) models.

The UltraShift PLUS transmission will be available on other on-highway and vocational Freightliner truck models within the year.

All of Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS transmissions, available in overdrive and direct-drive models, feature use of a new self-adjusting electronic clutch actuator for fast, smooth engagements. Intelligent shift selection software employs grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle commands to make shift decisions for efficient, safe and profitable vehicle performance.

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