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Allison Transmission Presents its Transmission Solutions for Military Vehicles at IDEX 2019


Allison Transmission Presents its Transmission Solutions for Military Vehicles at IDEX 2019

Recently, Allison Transmission has presented its robust transmission solutions and discussed its future projects for the defense-oriented industry at the well-known military exhibition IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi. The Allison’s exposition booth included not only recognized 3000 and 4000 Series transmission units, but also the 5290 MXR, a future innovation for track-laying vehicles.


Allison engineers put in great efforts to provide sophisticated gearboxes to the military complex. Known for great operational characteristics and exceptional durability, Allison products meet the highest standards of military fleets around the globe. Allison Transmission has been developing and producing propulsion systems for combat cars since 1946. Its gearboxes are suited for military wheeled and tracked vehicles of different dimensions.



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In addition, Allison cooperates with major OEMs to design, produce and support gearboxes that proved their efficiency under severe conditions. Allison can adjust its gearboxes to any engineering specifications without any harm to performance capacities and quality of its products.


Allison gearboxes are equipped with torque converters that cushion shock loads and spikes, decreasing the level of wear and damage of crucial vehicle components. Thanks to Continuous Power Technology™, the engine acceleration is performed smoothly during shifts, thereby protecting the entire drivetrain from damages. Moreover, thanks to the torque converter usage for launch, there are no mechanical clutches to wear out.



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Dana Pittard, a representative of Allison, said that the company understands the specific nature of gearbox solutions installed in military vehicles and therefore Allison products gained popularity among manufacturers of military vehicles worldwide.

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