• Detroit automated transmission now available with DD13

    Sept. 19, 2013

    DETROIT. Initially introduced only for Freightliner Cascadias powered by the Detroit DD15 15L engine, the Detroit DT12 automated mechanical transmission can now also be spec’d with the 13L DD13 diesel.

    The lighter pairing is well suited for regional haul P&D applications which usually involve extensive stop and go operations, according to Daimler Trucks North America.

    Said to combine the efficiency of a manual transmission with the convenience and potential fuel savings of automated shifting, the DT12 also features a creep mode for low-speed maneuverability at docks and in heavy traffic, and will automatically skip shift to bring the vehicle up to cruising speed as soon as possible.

    The DT12 has a standard 5-yr./750,000-mi. warranty with a 3-yr./350,000-mi warranty on the clutch.

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    Jim Mele is a former longtime editor-in-chief of FleetOwner. He joined the magazine in 1986 and served as chief editor from 1999 to 2017. 

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