Eaton Proving Grounds
Tucked away among the rolling fields in Marshall, Michigan, Eaton has over 600 acres of testing facilities and test tracks that support the needs of our automotive and heavy duty truck customers. The facility offers:
- Engine and Transmission Testing
- Component Performance and Durability Testing
- Full Dimensional Inspection Capabilities
- Complete Standards and Calibration Laboratory
- Full Vehicle Cold Testing to -40 Centigrade
- Vehicle Noise and Vibration Testing
The Eaton Proving Grounds also has a full compliment of test driving tracks including:
- 1.6 Mile Oval Track
- Rally Course
- 20% Split Mu Grade
- Sand Pit
- Twist Ditch
- 45% & 60% Hill Climb
- Log Walk
- Rock Crawl
- Swamp Course
- Michigan Center for Decision Driving
The best testament to our collective technological expertise is the intellectual capital of our people. We search for the best and the brightest, and our track record is proof. Nearly 70 percent of our global workforce has a higher education degree with nearly 25 percent having advanced degrees. Furthermore, our team members have accounted for more than 280 patents since 2000.