Transmission Archives - Propel Technology

First Allison-equipped Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles destined for German waste management company

6th February 2017 By propel-admin

Refuse fleet market demand called for new release of the Allison 3200 model transmission in the Mercedes-Benz Antos; Jakob Becker Group has selected Allison transmissions for almost 20 years KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The first Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions will be delivered to Jakob Becker Group in Mehlingen. The trucks, expected […]

Transport company chooses Allison transmissions for just-in-time airport deliveries

31st October 2017 By propel-admin

Swedish TNT contractor delivers around the clock with 10 Volvo FL trucks equipped with the fully automatic Allison 3000 Series™; reliability, productivity and ease of driving credentials make package ideal for UK fleets STOCKHOLM – Br. Bäver Transport, one of Stockholm’s biggest haulage companies which primarily delivers air cargo for TNT in Sweden, has chosen […]

Mitsubishi Fuso expands Allison Transmission’s presence in Class 4 and Class 5 truck market

8th June 2018 By propel-admin

Gasoline-powered FUSO FE Series cab-over-engine models are equipped with a fully automatic Allison 1000 Series™ featuring FuelSense® as standard equipment Allison Transmission’s presence in the Class 4 and Class 5 truck market has recently expanded with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America unveiling its new FUSO FE Gas series cabover work trucks. “We are […]

Allison provides commercial-duty transmissions for the new International® CV Series

21st January 2019 By propel-admin

1000/2000 Series™ are the exclusive transmissions for Navistar’s new and versatile Class 4/5 trucks With proven durability and reliability in the commercial truck segment, the Allison 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™ are the exclusive fully automatic transmissions for the newly introduced International® CV™ Series vocational trucks. In this series the 6-speed Allison Automatics are paired […]

Wiesbauer of Germany praises new Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane.

9th August 2019 By propel-admin

Grove’s six-axle 300-tonne GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane is unique in having an Allison fully automatic 4500 Specialty Series™ transmission, which aids precision-manoeuvring and inner city driving, according to Wiesbauer. The new Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane, which is the only 300-tonne, six-axle crane to feature a fully automatic transmission, is performing well at Wiesbauer GmbH & Co. […]

Barbados Transport Board revitalises its bus fleet with new engines and Allison transmissions

3rd June 2020 By Louise

A collaboration between Mercedes-Benz/Brazil and Allison Transmission will see 30 Mercedes-Benz OH 1420 buses fully upgraded for Transport Board, the public transport company in the Caribbean country of Barbados. The buses are being fitted with new MB Euro 3 electronic engines, which replace old mechanical injection pump engines, and new Allison T270R™ fully automatic transmissions, […]

Allison Transmission launches newly-formulated automatic transmission fluid

12th October 2020 By Louise

TES 668™ utilises the latest developments in synthetic fluid formulation and additive technologies to meet the needs of current and future applications. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has announced a new formulation of its high-performing transmission fluid. TES 668™ is a modern formulation with many advantages compared […]

Allison Transmission Introduces Next-Generation Hydraulic Fracturing Transmission

7th June 2021 By Louise

Allison Transmission FracTran™ will drive productivity and deliver sustainability for fracturing fleets Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence vehicles, today announced the launch of the Allison FracTran, a revolutionary hydraulic fracturing transmission. […]

IKEA introduces special Allison-equipped vehicles at its Swedish distribution centres

7th February 2017 By propel-admin

Scania tractors with unique cab and fully automatic 3000 Series™ transmissions undertake warehouse shuttling duties ÄLMHULT, Sweden – Furniture and home furnishing retailer, IKEA, has introduced specially-designed Scania tractors at its two distribution centres in Sweden. For efficiency and comfort, they are equipped with fully automatic Allison 3000 Series™ transmissions. The oldest distribution centre, in […]

Allison reaches milestone with production of the 500,000th transmission in its 4000 Series™

13th November 2017 By propel-admin

INDIANAPOLIS – Allison Transmission has announced the production of its 500,000th fully automatic 4000 Series™ transmission (November 10th, 2017). Benefiting a wide range of commercial-duty vehicles, the transmission series is used in applications that include refuse, construction, fire and emergency, distribution, coach and transit bus, and motorhomes. Allison began producing the 4000 Series transmission at […]