Navistar Adds Allison Transmission Options for International LT and RH trucks

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Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  June 15, 2018

Navistar recently made the Cummins X15 engine available with the Allison TC10 transmission in its International LT Series of heavy-duty, long-haul trucks, and the Allison 3000 Highway Series in its RH Series of Class 8 regional-haul tractors.

The LT Series previously only offered the Allison with the International A26 engine.

“By offering Allison transmissions with the International LT Series and RH Series, drivers will enjoy a premium environment with incredibly smooth shifting in stop-and-go situations and over the road,” said Jim Nachtman, heavy-duty product marketing director with International.

Allison transmissions combine enhanced performance, greater operational flexibility and improved driver comfort and control with industry-leading uptime and reliability. Unlike manual or automated manual transmissions (AMTs), Allison transmissions use a torque converter for Continuous Power Technology to enable smoother, faster and more efficient acceleration. Additionally, there is no dry mechanical clutch prone to wear.

“We are pleased Navistar continues to expand the range of Allison products available for their customers,” said Heidi Schutte, vice president of marketing and sales for the Americas with Allison Transmission.

“Navistar and Allison have worked closely to provide optimal integration and improve the way our customers work.”

The fully automatic Allison TC10 and 3000 Highway Series transmissions are engineered specifically for Class 8 tractor applications. They maximize powertrain efficiency while achieving and maintaining highway cruising speeds.

“With the TC10 and 3000 Highway Series, Class 8 tractor fleets no longer have to compromise overall vehicle drivability, transmission reliability or performance,” Schutte said.

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