Expert Articles
Industry experts share their knowledge and ideas about commercial vehicle ownership and maintenance.
Self-adjusting clutches minimize downtime and cut maintenance costs
Take the guesswork out of maintenance and servicing with self-adjusting clutches.
Procision delivers the goods
Reliability, fuel economy and ease of use are at the top of the list when shopping for a vehicle, that's why Procision tops the list of transmission choices.
Focus on Fuel Efficiency
Fleets looking to further their fuel economy improvements are now turning their attention to the powertrain and exploring new ways to specify components so that they are operating the most efficient vehicles possible
The Power of Two: Dual Clutch Transmissions
Applications that are suited for the dual clutch transmission are numerous - and may even include Class 8 linehaul - but it’s initially being designed for the medium-duty market and duty-cycles with plenty of starts and stops. This is where the Procision delivers the greatest value.
The Power of Two
It was customers that pushed Eaton and Cummins - two leading independent component manufacturers - to bring their long-running relationship to the next level in developing the SmartAdvantage™ powertrain.
Direct Drive or Overdrive?
Learn why the application is a primary consideration for when to select one transmission type over another.
Hydraulic Clutch Linkage: Keeping in touch with the clutch
Discover why drivers and manufacturers prefer hydraulic clutch linkages; but should always specify self-adjusting clutches.
ServiceRanger 4: A reliable shop sidekick
ServiceRanger is Eaton’s PC-based electronic diagnostic and service tool for Eaton’s complete line of automated transmission products, as well as the company’s hybrid power systems.
Learn How 16-speeds + Small-Step Technology = Maximum Fuel Economy.
One example of this heightened level of collaboration is the new UltraShift PLUS LSE 16-speed automated mechanical transmission, built with vehicle partner Navistar, manufacturer of International branded trucks.
Smashing The Bell Curve
With the UltraShift PLUS, inexperienced drivers can be as fuel-efficient as a fleet’s most seasoned veterans
Transferring Power Take-Offs To New Trucks
Planning to transfer Power Take-Offs (PTO) from old trucks to new? Check before you spec that new transmission.
