MADRID – Allison Transmission will highlight its latest technology in firefighting and emergency services, including its eGen Power™ electric propulsion system, at the SICUR biennial international trade fair this month (IFEMA exhibition centre, Madrid; February 22-25; stand 8E26).
Providing agility, speed and enhanced control, Allison fully automatic transmissions are already the preferred choice for fire departments in Spain and around the globe. Now Allison is expanding its product portfolio with a range of eGen Power™ fully integrated electric axles to respond to new legislation and sustainability trends in the transportation sector. Along with the well-known advantages of reliability, durability and manoeuvrability, Allison electrified solutions provide zero emissions and low noise, which are particularly important in city and urban environments.
A Renault Trucks d 2.1 280.18 R 4×2 E6 crew cab heavy-duty fire truck, specially designed for urban and industrial fires, will be on display at the Incipresa stand (Stand 8D01) at SICUR. The truck is equipped with an Allison 3200 fully automatic transmission and features an integrated output retarder for improved braking and reduced brake wear. Incipresa is responsible for the bodywork and delivery of the vehicle to the Alcorcón Fire Department. The vehicle has a water capacity of 3500 litres and a foam capacity of over 100 litres. A body width of 2400 mm makes it the narrowest vehicle on the market, greatly improving accessibility in urban areas and giving it a significant competitive advantage.
“In three words, Allison fully automatic transmissions provide the fire department with safety, reliability and agility. This is unquestionably a good mix for our clients,” said José Otero, CEO at Incipresa.
“Compared to other transmission options for industrial vehicles, the Allison automatic transmission, with its continuous torque technology, offers something vital for emergency services: greater acceleration and less power loss in shifting,” said Juan Antonio Sánchez, Key Account Sales Manager at Renault Trucks Spain.
The Burgos Fire Department in Northern Spain recently took delivery of a MAN 4×4 TGM 320HP truck equipped with an Allison 3000 Series™ transmission and is awaiting delivery of an Iveco Magirus heavy duty rural fire truck later this year, which will also be equipped with an Allison. Based on previous positive experiences of Allison transmissions in Mercedes Atego trucks, the Alicante Municipal Fire Department recently added a new urban light-duty fire truck mounted on an Iveco EuroCargo 140E28 chassis and fitted with an Allison 3000R fully automatic transmission. This vehicle stands out for its high performance-to-weight ratio and maneuverability in tight urban environments.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: Renault Trucks d 2.1 280.18 R 4×2 E6 crew cab heavy-duty urban fire truck
Engine: Inline 6-cylinder, 280 HP
Transmission: Allison 3200R with torque converter and retarder.
Fire pump: Ruberg EH40, 3500 lpm at 10 bar and 500 lpm at 40 bar
Water tank: 3500 liters
Foam concentrate tank: 120 litros
Generador: 5000 W single-phase generator driven by main engine
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight: 16000 kg
Maximum length: 7700 mm
Image – Visitors to SICUR will be able to see a Renault Trucks d 2.1 4×2 fire truck fitted with a 3200R automatic transmission from the Allison 3000 SeriesTM, a vehicle recently acquired by Alcorcón Municipal Council. Standout features of the vehicle include a triple seven-seater cab and Incipresa BUP35/12 bodywork.
Image – The Renault Trucks d 2.1 4×2 fire truck fitted with a 3200R automatic transmission from the Allison 3000 SeriesTM has a water capacity of 3500 litres and a foam capacity of over 100 liters. A body width of 2400 mm makes it the narrowest vehicle on the market, greatly improving accessibility in urban areas and giving it a significant competitive advantage.
Image – “In three words, Allison automatic transmissions provide the fire department with safety, reliability and agility. This is unquestionably a good mix for our clients,” said José Otero, CEO at Incipresa.
Image – “Compared to other transmission options for industrial vehicles, the Allison automatic transmission, with its continuous torque technology, offers something vital for emergency services: greater acceleration and less power loss in shifting,” said Juan Antonio Sánchez, Key Account Sales Manager at Renault Trucks Spain.
Image – “Fire trucks cannot afford to fail. We all depend on them to arrive on time when we need them. What firefighters like about Allison is the fact that it provides vehicles with uninterrupted acceleration and smooth shifting with no loss of speed. This makes for great maneuverability and reliability,” said Trond Johansen, European Key Fleets and Market Development Manager at Allison Transmission.
February 9th 2022
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has more than 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.