Navistar to offer Eaton Cummins Endurant transmission for select International trucks
The new Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speed automated transmission, a light and efficient 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmission, is now available on International LT Series and LoneStar trucks.
Endurant is designed for long haul and regional haul applications where weight savings and efficiency can add to a fleet’s bottom line.
“Offering the Endurant transmission with the Cummins X15 engine on our LT Series and LoneStar trucks reflects our DriverFirst philosophy, which is at the core of our product design process,” said Jeff Sass, Navistar's senior vice president, sales and marketing. “Integrated advanced transmission solutions benefit our long haul and regional haul customers through reliable vehicle performance, greater fuel efficiency and improved driver comfort.”
Endurant includes intuitive shift strategies and predictive shifting that uses look-ahead technology to execute shift decisions that improve fuel efficiency and provide additional driver comfort, according to the company.
“Endurant delivers the lowest total cost of ownership for our 15-liter customers, with outstanding shift quality for driver satisfaction,” said Jim Nachtman, International heavy duty product marketing director.“
Along with 750,000-mile lube change intervals for linehaul applications, Endurant also features new smart prognostics that provide clutch replacement notification to better plan maintenance scheduling.
Endurant’s maximum operating weight (GCVW) is 110,000 lbs. (49,895 kg); maximum horsepower is 510 HP (375 KW), and oil capacity is 16 pints (7.5L). The standard Endurant transmission warranty is 5-year/750,000 miles for linehaul commercial vehicles, and 3-year/350,000 miles for the clutch. One-year and two-year extended protection plans also are available.
Other features include:
- A transmission fluid pressure sensor which notifies drivers of low oil levels to provide burn-up warranty coverage;
- Requires "only" 16 pints of oil;
- A "maintenance-free" 430mm self-adjust clutch that requires no grease;
- Internal electrical system routing that minimizes exposure and corrosion to wires and connectors for improved reliability;
- A replaceable input shaft sleeve allows for affordable and quick repair, according to the company.
"We are excited to partner with Navistar to bring the industry’s most advanced transmissions to LT Series and LoneStar customers,” said Scott Davis, general manager, Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. “Customer feedback came first when designing Endurant, and fleets will benefit from that input with our industry-leading performance and reliability, fuel efficiency, reduced maintenance, and driver comfort features.”
Like all automated transmissions from the Eaton Cummins joint venture, Endurant is available with IntelliConnect, a telematics capable system that provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizes the critical events and provides accurate and comprehensive action plans. The primary objective of IntelliConnect is to increase a fleet’s uptime by reducing unplanned downtime and providing quicker repair diagnostics through remote communication with a vehicle’s transmission.
International is already building production X15 Endurant vehicles. To order LT Series or LoneStar trucks with the Endurant transmission or for more information, visit an International Truck dealer or go to: www.InternationalTrucks.com.