Eaton, Cummins Further Expand Powertrain Options

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eaton and Cummins Inc. announced new features to their growing integrated powertrain offerings to provide additional downspeeding options.

The series of new options announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting here Feb. 28 ranged from medium-duty to severe service.

The companies announced that, starting in April, an additional rating of 1,850 pound-feet of torque for the Cummins ISX15 400-475 HP diesel engine will be available and can be specified with an Eaton Fuller Advantage C-Ratio 10-speed transmission, an Eaton UltraShift PLUS MHP 13-speed transmission, or an UltraShift PLUS MXP 18-speed transmission.

The rating has been added to provide better gradeability and improved acceleration while broadening the range of offerings for downspeed powertrains, the companies said. 

“This new rating is an ideal solution for performance-minded fleets,” said Ryan Trzybinski, product strategy manager, Commercial Powertrain at Eaton. “This also provides a huge upside for customers in the vehicle’s resale value.”

“We are very pleased with uptake the SmartAdvantage Powertrain is having and the positive customer feedback,” said Michael Taylor, general manager of global powertrain for Cummins. 

Eaton also said its new GearLogic technology is integrated with Cummins ADEPT electronic features.

GearLogic aims to provide smooth delivery of many of the Eaton transmission and Cummins engines features, including Hill Start Aid, engine overspeed protection, enhanced engine braking, Smart Coast, Blended Pedal and Vehicle Acceleration Management, the companies said.

Eaton and Cummins also announced an enhancement of its joint customer service support centers. 

“We continue to develop and commercialize new technologies to enhance the benefits of an Eaton/Cummins powertrain,” Trzybinski said. “This latest integration of electronics and advanced technology features provides our customers with more choices to meet their unique needs and preferences.”

In November, the companies jointly unveiled a series of enhancements and previewed Cummins' new 2017 ISX15 engine. 

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