POV test drive: ZF PowerLine automatic transmission for commercial trucks
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- At a press event in Indianapolis, ZF unveiled its PowerLine transmission for medium- to heavy-duty trucks. PowerLine 8 AT commercial vehicle transmission features:
▪ Eight-speed AT technology for commercial vehicles up to 57,000 lbs.
▪ for applications such as distribution, beverage, truck rental and leasing, refuse, construction, utility, school bus, heavy-duty pickup, etc.
▪ Up to 1,000 lb.-ft. engine torque for maximum traction
▪ 485 lb-ft engine-driven dual side PTO interface
▪ Supported by a fully-integrated transmission control unit with one central electric connector and transmission-mounted oil cooler
▪ Additional 45% weight benefit over six-speed transmissions for improved freight efficiency / capacity
▪ ZF patented eight-speed gear set and intelligent skip-shift to improve acceleration
I wached this video when it first came out, and finally excited to hear it sounds like its coming to production this fall in the Ram HDs. Going to be game changer for the Ram/cummins HDs!!
I am so excited!!!
Yep, 2025 sounds like it’s the year! 🎉
Ram don’t mess this up … all we want is a solid transmission … that’s all we want . I can live with the rest .
Yup, my sediments exactly. Hemi is tried and true and along with a ZF trans. Great combo and power train. I can deal with the rest also.
In different versions It’s been great and proven behind the 5.7, Ecodiesel, and now 6.4 in HD. I transport TTs & boats commercially with my engine & trans tuned 2014 Ecodiesel 724,000 miles. That said even 500 foot pounds is nothing like the hurt the Cummins will put on it.
Towed as much as 16,000 CVW over 6 percent grades. Changed fluid every 100k miles and filter every 200k. Only problem was a simple solenoid failure at 695,000. Problem was they needed to replace the whole board assembly for lack of proper terms which would be costly. The cost affective solution was a low mile salvage unit that I had swapped in that I bought for $1,260. (Not that this is always plug n play.)
I don’t know if the ZF can become a better trans or cost effective option as to the two transmission options they have now but I’ve been impressed with mine for the work and power level I’ve used.
Finally 2022 ram Cummins getting 8 speed ZF transmission can’t wait
Nope. Maybe 2023. I've seen a 2022 POC for both an SO/68RFE and HO/Aisin.
@@rjterry21 hopefully 2023... I currently have a 21 6.4 hemi 2500 with the 8HP75. Its amazing but I really want a 3500 cummins with an 8 speed for my camper
У нас в Газели с двигателем Cummins isf 2.8 сами ставят zf8hp. У самого в планах поставить ее же, хотел посмотреть делают ди такое зарубежные коллеги. Всем добра.
Finally, a worthy transmission behind the Cummins. Ram has needed this for years. This new ZF8 speed also explains why Thomas Bus didn’t spec the Eaton Procision, opting instead to wait for this unit. I’ll wait for the 2019/20 Ram Heavy Duty!
Just a quick point of clarification: The Ram was simply ZF's test vehicle. They have not announced availability in OEMs yet.
@@FleetEquipment Let's face it, we all know it's gonna be in the new Ram HDs.
@@FleetEquipment . Come on, got to be a reason they were using it.
We want it😎
I have seen this video before. But I enjoy the 8-speed behind my Ecodiesel. And also in my Dodge Durango. My wife has a 2018 Ram 2500 Crewcab 4wd with the 6.7L Cummins. It has the 3.42 ratio. I have been thinking about having the ratio changed to 4.10 to allow 35 inch tires. And better low speed throttle control. The 68RFE just is not low enough for 1st and 2nd gear. My daughter and son-in-law have a 2018 Ram 3500 Megacab 6.7L Cummins and 3.42 ratio. The Aisen 6-speed is NOT really any better. A bunch of people better wake up since Ford & GM offer a 10-speed. The Cummins has the superior engine brake with the VGT turbo. And a Pac-Brake can be added on top of that.
I will gladly buy the retrofit for my wife's truck. Just give us that option
That 8 speed is nice with the Hemi pairing... im still holding out hope for the 24-25 Ram HD refresh....
2023 Model Year and still waiting. Good grief.
Waiting for the 2025 announcement, and still holding my breath...
Any word fellas? ZF 8sp with the 2024 Cummins?
2025!
Looking forward to this. I hope Ram thinks about payload numbers in their next HD redesign. I love that Cummins and I would hate to buy a Ford.
My older 6 manual cummins in the barn not jealous at all.
So this was 5 years ago. Were they doing aftermarket swaps or something?
Development. It’s been at least 6 years in development
I have been waiting since then for this setup and still waiting. This would make the ultimate pairing RAM, Mopar guys!
I can see that the transfer case controls have a 4WD Auto button, which has never been a feature in any heavy duty Ram. Is a new transfer case coming with the transmission?
Conversions into old powerstrokes
Take my money
So.. what is the likelihood of something like this ending up in the Ram lineup for the new HD 5th generation?
How did it do with the tow mirrors raised (aka, "moose mode")?
Its 2024 and we are still waiting
Man I wish ram would add this trani to the Cummins 😭
Nice. I wonder if they are considering performance applications e.g truck pulling. It will be interesting to see how this trans does in the mountains. The gaps between gears with the 6 speed are just a bit big for the Cummins with its low rpm
No OE considers what hillbillies are going to do. OE spec only