May 2011

New Dana Spicer® Tandem Axles and Diamond Series™ Driveshafts are Among Industry's Lightest


When every pound counts, the Spicer Pro-40 is the only axle with all of the features you need and none of the added weight. The new Spicer Pro-40 Tandem Axle is specifically engineered to dramatically decrease weight and increase your bottom line. This lightweight product offers improved inter-axle driveline angles and is available in a popular range of ratios for the professional line haul, regional haul and city delivery fleets. Spicer Pro-40 will be commercially available late 2011. Get the full specs here

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Introducing the lightest weight solution for heavy-duty commercial trucks. Spicer Diamond Series can reduce weight by up to 100 pounds and is the only one-piece, eco-friendly driveshaft with trusted Spicer reliability. Diamond Series will be commercially available late 2011. Read more about the Diamond Series


No Time Wasted with the UltraShift® PLUS Transmission


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How do you spec a truck that runs on-highway 98 percent of the time, but works in some of the most severe off-road terrain the remaining two percent? Easy: Include Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS transmission. Learn why a refuse hauler is dumping praise on Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS for providing performance, safety and fuel efficiency.

Eaton Hybrid Technologies Growing Among Fleets

What started with a single Hybrid Electric System fleet has expanded to 634 hybrid vehicles and continues to grow annually. With the help of Eaton’s Hybrid Electric System, an increase in fuel economy and lower maintenance costs enable Coca-Cola to maximize the use of its resources. Furthermore, decreasing emissions is a practical way for Coca-Cola to help improve air quality in often congested urban areas.  Read the full story behind Coca-Cola and Eaton.

Hybrid power solutions are becoming an increasingly popular option for fleets looking to reduce their overall maintenance costs, decrease emissions and demonstrate their efforts to practice a sustainable business. Eaton’s Hybrid Systems and support network offer one dealer an opportunity to leverage increased customer demand for these solutions.


Important Update to TMIB-0177 - FR/FRO 10-Speed Transmission Issue

An important warranty related update has been made to Service Bulletin TMIB-0177. This update was published May 13, 2011 and discusses the expiration of the proactive portion of this field strategy. To review the updated Service Bulletin in its entirety, click here.


New & Updated Literature & Service Bulletins


The following Literature & Service Bulletins can be found on Roadranger.com