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Cummins and RAM trucks: Celebrating 30 years and 3 million engines


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Cummins Press Release  /  October 10, 2019

Cummins employees at the Columbus MidRange Engine Plant recently celebrated a major milestone: The 3 millionth engine produced for the legendary RAM truck.

Cummins-powered RAM trucks have the DNA of superior technology coupled with decades of dedicated service from the Cummins employees who help build them. All the employees at CMEP have powered the success of the partnership between Cummins and RAM, which has resulted in engines that break records and set new standards in the pickup industry.

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Cummins Press Release  /  February 19, 2020

The Cummins pickup team is thrilled to have been part of this year's RAM Business Link event! Chris Hiatt, our FCA account rep, even got to show off legendary prototype truck D001 to RAM Brand Director Mike Koval, who gamely took the driver's seat. Thanks for the invite, RAM!

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15 minutes ago, Bullheaded said:

Heard a rumor Ram is ditching the Aisin transmission and will be offering the Allison behind the Cummins soon?

That would be extremely interesting, and firmly move Ram ahead to the number one spot.

Will Ram HD Diesel Trucks Completely Drop The Aisin Transmission in Favor of ZF or Allison?

Andre Smirnof, TFL Truck  /  February 22, 2020

Anonymous insider source tells TFLtruck that Ram Trucks is considering to stop using Aisin 6-speed heavy duty automatic transmissions in their Ram HD trucks. What kind of transmission will the new diesel trucks use? The source says that two choices are being considered for the Cummins-powered diesel trucks: a ZF 8-speed automatic or a new 9-speed Allison automatic. What?! Let’s break down this news.

The current Ram HD trucks (3/4-ton and 1-ton) are using a selection of three unique transmissions: Ram 6-speed automatic (code: 68RFE), ZF 8-speed automatic (code: 8HP75), and an Aisin 6-speed automatic (code: AS69RC).

The ZF 8-speed is currently backing up the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The Ram 68RFE is backing up a standard-output 6.7-liter Cummins I6, and the Aisin continues to serve with the high-output 6.7-liter Cummins I6 turbo-diesel.

(You can watch our latest 30,000 lbs towing test of a 2020 Ram HD 3500 high-output diesel below.)

Will Ram switch its entire HD truck lineup to use various versions of the ZF 8-speed automatic? Our insider source did not say, but the report suggests that Ram is evaluating options between using ZF or Allison automatic transmissions. The goals include improving capability, drivability, and HD truck market share.

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