A total of six new transmission platforms are now available as part of the UltraShift PLUS family. The new platform designations, which represent a wide range of new tailored transmission designs, are:
- Linehaul Active Shifting (LAS) - available in both an overdrive and direct-drive
- Multipurpose High Performance (MHP)
- Multipurpose Extreme Performance (MXP)
- Vocational Construction Series (VCS),
- Vocational Multipurpose Series (VMS)
- Vocational Extreme Performance (VXP)
- Features significant improvements in performance, superior acceleration and low speed maneuverability not found in other automatic and automated transmissions.
- Incorporates a revolutionary new clutch technology called ECA (Electric Clutch Actuation) and intelligent shift selection software to ensure trucks have maximum performance and efficiency, regardless of the operating environment.
- Employs grade sensing, weight computation, and driver throttle commands to make intelligent launch and shift decisions for reliability and performance.
- Hill Start Aid ensures trucks can safely launch on a grade without fear of rolling back.
- Broad and comprehensive service network (at any OEM dealership), Extended Protection Plan available and Roadranger support
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Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS family includes:
1. Greater than 140,000 lbs. GCW.
2. Application approval required over 170,000 lbs.
