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Eaton Ultra Shift Transmission

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JasonMassey, May 9, 2013.

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  1. May 9, 2013 #1
    JasonMassey

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    I would like some input on this type of transmission from experienced drivers that has operated on lately.
     
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  3. May 9, 2013 #2
    Blind Driver

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    Hold out for the UltraShift 2.

    why? Search the forum ;)
     
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    25(2)+2

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    I'd say hold out for something not made by E-F, but that would be a little much.


    Cummins is partnering with them now on new combinations, should help both.
     
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  5. May 9, 2013 #4
    JasonMassey

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    In what year did the Ultrashift2 come about?
     
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  7. May 9, 2013 #5
    russellkanning

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    Yea what year is yours?
     
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  8. May 9, 2013 #6
    JasonMassey

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    Do nit have one was looking at some on Lone Mountain website. Looks like old Tyson's trucks and they have a bunch of them.
     
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  9. May 9, 2013 #7
    mrw896

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    I believe the current version is called the Ultrashift Plus ("3rd Generation")

    I have test driven the new 13 speed and ordered a new cascadia with it. Unfortunately my truck does not arrive for 4 more weeks so I can not give you a fair assesment.

    I currently drive company trucks with the Allison HS4000 6 speed automatic. They are good for intown but I find them to be not as efficient in the mountains.

    I have also driven the Meritor Freedomline which was ok but had some quirks. (It is also no longer available)
     
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  10. May 9, 2013 #8
    25(2)+2

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    FL is going to be selling their own soon, coupled to Detroit engines. It will be a 12 speed, similar to I-shift in that regard as well as the Freedomline 12 speed.


    E-F took Rockwell to court and basically chased them from the market here, also made getting parts and service a big and expensive problem.


    If you are getting new, it will be the 3rd generation, I have driven the 1st 2 and there is no way would I ever consider buying one of those as a used transmission on a used truck.
     
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  11. May 9, 2013 #9
    TruckerPete1990

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    Here at Tyson we use Eaton auto shift. This trk I drive its an 09 prostar about rdy for trade in. Only thing that seems to work right is auto shift. I drove the new 2014 fright shakers and its auto shift loved it. Shift at low rpms and smooth.
     
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  12. May 9, 2013 #10
    JasonMassey

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    Thanks for the advice iIm sure the Tyson trucks were well maintained but Im thinking about waiting on the 10 speeds. Im just so scared to buy the auto plus I fell as though it may hunt my mind and pocket in the future.
     
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