Lightning Transmission Now Available on KW Heavy Duty Trucks
Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Eaton Fuller Lightning 10-speed manual transmission for its T600, T800, W900, T2000 and C500 models.
Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Eaton Fuller Lightning 10-speed manual transmission for its T600, T800, W900, T2000 and C500 models.
The Lightning transmission, rated at 1,550 and 1,650 lb. ft. of torque, is lighter than Eaton Fuller's previous Super-10 transmission and has fewer parts for easier servicing. The transmission features an aluminum clutch housing, electric splitter button control knob, and selectable Top-2 automated shifting between the top two gears.
The Lightning 10-speed transmission can be spec'd with Caterpillar C-10, C-12 and C-15 and the Cummins ISX (rated at 500 horsepower or less).
The transmission is approved for gross vehicle weight up to 80,000 pounds.
Additional information about the Lightning transmission is available at the Eaton Fuller web site at www.roadranger.com/products/trans/trans_lightning.htm.
Kenworth, a division of Paccar Inc., is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium-duty trucks. Kenworth offers customer support through the Kenworth PremierCare Customer Center at (800) 592-7747.
Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com.
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