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Bespoke off-road bus takes on the Australian outback with the help of Allison transmissions

19th July 2021 By Louise

Specialist body builder, Able Bus and Coach of Perth, develops off-road and all-wheel buses based on an all-wheel drive Isuzu truck chassis for some of the most arduous bus routes in the world! PERTH, Australia – Able Bus and Coach, a manufacturer of specialist off-road buses and personnel carriers from Perth in Western Australia, has […]

Hino selects Allison fully automatic transmissions for new heavy-duty trucks in Australia

27th July 2021 By Louise

Allison Transmission comes standard on four HINO 700 Series models with new engines, for use in a wide range of applications. TOKYO, July 2021 – Allison Transmission Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty […]

Goldacres sprayers maximize efficiency with Allison transmissions

25th January 2017 By propel-admin

Australian specialist manufacturer has developed a new higher payload 4WD low clearance vehicle with an Allison Automatic to ensuring smooth, simple operation and cost BALLARAT, Australia – Equipped with a fully automatic Allison transmission, Goldacres has developed a new G8/G10 Super Cruiser range of spreader sprayer tractors to answer the growing demand for increased fertilizer […]

Australian vehicle towing fleet improves driver retention and productivity with Allison transmissions

19th September 2017 By propel-admin

Quickeze Towing of Canberra, Australia, has improved the retention of key employees with the purchase of two Allison-equipped UD MK 11-250 trucks. The tilt tray models were added to the 22-vehicle fleet in 2013 and are also attributed with increasing productivity, improving fuel economy and reducing maintenance requirements. The experience has led the company to […]

Allison Transmission cements its position with Hanson Cement

28th February 2020 By Louise

Hanson Cement in Australia specifies Allison fully automatic transmissions in its new fleet of 20 Hino 500 Series mini-agitator trucks. Hanson Cement has added a new fleet of 20 Hino 500 Series concrete mini-agitators, equipped with Allison Automatics, to its operations in Australia, mainly because of the safety and ease of operation that the fully […]

Hyundai Trucks offers Allison fully automatic in light duty trucks in Australia

4th June 2020 By Louise

The Allison 1000 Series™ fully automatic transmission with xFE technology is now available as an option on all four Hyundai Mighty trucks sold in Australia. As the first light duty truck to offer an Allison fully automatic in this market, Hyundai Trucks Australia aims to increase its brand appeal and provide a clear advantage over […]

Sydney Horse Transport selects Allison Transmission to give precious racehorses a smoother ride to the track

13th August 2020 By Louise

Sydney Horse Transport, one of Australia’s leading racehorse transport specialists, has chosen Allison automatic transmissions for 12 of its Isuzu F-Series horse transporters. Sydney Horse Transport (SHT) moves some of the best and most valuable race horses around Australia, and is tasked with ensuring they arrive at their destinations in good condition and in an […]

Hino gives Australian fire fighters and outback workers a safer and easier to drive with an Allison Automatic

18th August 2020 By Louise

Hino aims to make the lives of Australia’s bushfire fighters safer and more comfortable by launching a new version of its 4×4 500 Series GT model, with Allison fully automatic transmission now fitted as standard equipment. Hino’s newly revised GT 1528 will now be available with the Allison 2500 SeriesTM six-speed full automatic transmission as […]

Busfleet Australia’s coaches shift fully to Allison Automatics

3rd September 2020 By Louise

Sydney-based specialist coach hire business, Busfleet Australia, has committed to Allison fully automatic transmissions due to their ease of operation and reliability. Busfleet operates a fleet of 45 hire coaches catering mostly to inbound tour operators who require vehicles to transport passengers as part of tours to various Australian tourist destinations and vacation resorts. Within […]