Navistar to Offer Eaton Procision Transmissions on Medium-Duty Trucks
Navistar Inc. said it will be the first truck maker to offer Eaton Corp.’s Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions for medium-duty applications.
The transmission option will be available on Navistar’s International DuraStar medium-duty trucks in late 2015, the company said.
The 7-speed Procision transmission features a dual-clutch design and electronic shifting that uses grade, vehicle weight and throttle input to improve fuel efficiency. Eaton has said the transmissions can provide 8-10% better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque-converter automatic.
“Through our partnership with Eaton, we’re offering our customers advanced technologies that provide safe and easy operation for any driver,” said Jeff Sass, Navistar senior vice president for North American truck sales and marketing.
