Allison’s 3414 RHS transmission now available on Volvo’s HD VNL daycab
The Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series fully automatic transmission now is available to order as fully integrated equipment on Volvo’s heavy-duty VNL trucks.
The first production orders for 3414 RHS-equipped VNL trucks were built for regional haul, food and beverage, and distribution customers, according to Allison Transmissions.
The integration supports Allison’s progress in the HD daycab tractor market, with the manufacturer saying it represents a growth opportunity of $100 million dollars in annual revenue.
“We are proud to partner with Volvo to provide our mutual customers with a proven, durable and reliable transmission that will increase performance, efficiency, fuel economy and overall ease of operation in regional haul distribution trucks,” said Rohan Barua, vice president of North America sales and global channel and aftermarket at Allison.
The 3414 RHS is an uprated variant of Allison’s 3000 Series fully automatic transmission. It offers up to 8% fuel economy improvement over the Allison 3000 Highway and Rugged Duty Series transmissions, and provides 25% faster acceleration when compared to competitive automated manual transmissions (AMTs), Allison said.
Increased horsepower, faster acceleration, full power shifts, and superior maneuverability translate into more deliveries, reduced route times and more productivity—especially in high density start-stop duty cycles. The 3414 RHS also is the lightest transmission in the segment at up to 11% lighter than the next closest competitive product.
“The 3414 Regional Haul Series is an example of Allison’s dedication to continued innovation, as well as our commitment to continued investment in our conventional transmission portfolio,” Barua said. “The 3414 RHS expands Allison’s addressable market and enables the pursuit of share growth opportunities in the North America heavy-duty daycab tractor market.”
The 3414 RHS is a drop-in solution for any chassis with a current Allison 3000 Series option, with the same form, fit, and connections. The 3414 RHS includes a warranty of five years, 750,000 miles, including towing, with no exclusions on individual components. With no clutches to replace, fleets will be free of unplanned downtime due to expensive clutch replacements often associated with AMTs.
Visit allisontransmission.com/3414 for more information.
