Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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24 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2015 INCREASE UPTIME AND DECREASE MAINTENANCE COSTS. The Prestone Command ® line of heavy duty antifreeze, additives and testing products deliver the technology and innovation fleets can trust. Protects your engine from extreme on-road conditions and corrosion while increasing uptime with the proven reliability of Prestone. Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant has protected vehicle cooling systems since 1927. PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION, 1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045, ©2015 Prestone Products Corporation &&&!"#+ +!!"!"#!"# WITH THE COMPLETE SOLUTION TAKE COMMAND E aton announced increased function- ality for its lineup of UltraShift Plus automated transmissions with enhance- ments that allow for compatibility with 2-speed axles. Geared primarily to increase the appeal of UltraShift Plus among vocational customers, including dump and heavy-haul fleets, the new compatibility is designed to provide an alternative to torque converter automatic transmissions. The new features include enhanced gear reduction capabilities to help maxi- mize on- and off-road capabilities while eliminating gearboxes typically installed behind an automatic design. The result is added performance and less driveline complexity that typically yields reduced service and maintenance costs, according to Eaton. "We are always exploring new ways to expand our breadth of transmission products to best serve the commercial trucking industry," said Ryan Trzybinski, product planning manager for Eaton. "Fleets that prefer to operate with 2-speed axles now have an attractive transmission option to increase their efficiencies and improve performance." All makes and models of Ultra- Shift Plus now may be specified with the 2-speed axle software. The standard UltraShift Plus warranties, which are de- pendent on application, remain the same. All of Eaton's UltraShift Plus transmis- sions feature self-adjusting electronic clutch actuation designed for fast, smooth engagements. Intelligent shift selection software employs grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle com- mands to make shift decisions. Other benefits include: s ! (ILL 3TART !ID FEATURE TO HELP prevent rolling while on steep grades and allow for smoother vehicle launches; s !UTOMATIC MANUAL AND LOW MODE selections to offer drivers better control; s ! #REEP FEATURE FOR IMPROVED MA- neuverability with continuous low-speed control; s 3IX AND EIGHTBOLT AS WELL AS through-shaft, power-takeoff options; and s !N OIL SIGHT GLASS TO HELP CHECK mUID levels more easily. – Jack Roberts Eaton expands UltraShift Plus functionality for 2-speed axles All makes and models of Eaton's Ultra- Shift Plus automated transmissions now may be specified with the 2-speed axle software.