Peterbilt Motors Company added all-new PACCAR TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions to the family of PACCAR TX transmissions. The TX-18 Transmission is available in Peterbilt Models 567, 389, and 579 equipped with PACCAR MX engines.
THE PACCAR TX-18 & TX-18 PRO
Built from the ground up, the PACCAR TX-18 provides excellent productivity, efficiency, and uptime for a superior driver experience. Peterbilt designed the TX-18 to work exclusively with the PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. It is the workhorse for a variety of vocational applications including heavy haul, dump truck, and cranes. Additionally, the combination of the TX-18 transmission and the MX engine provides up to 1,850 lb-ft of torque; it is rated up to 140,000-lb GCWR.
The PACCAR TX-18 transmission features a high-pressure diecast aluminum casing and one-piece serviceable input shaft. It also features a helical gearing, precision lubrication system, extreme duty clutch, and an integrated clutch housing.
Operators can configure the PACCAR TX-18 with an optional transmission cooler to help keep it operating efficiently in demanding workloads. Further, the transmission features four application-specific calibrations and comes standard with two PTO openings capable of a combined 160 hp.
The TX-18 also has excellent low-speed maneuverability with small, even gear steps through all 18 forward speeds to ensure a smooth driving experience. A high-speed reverse with up to six configurable speeds is available in the TX-18 Pro to increase productivity in demanding applications. An automotive-style, stalk-mounted shifter with Drive, Neutral, Reverse, and Manual modes make TX-18 operation simple as well as intuitive.
“The integration of the new TX-18 and TX-18 Pro with PACCAR’s line of MX engines further enhances Peterbilt’s ability to provide our customers the lowest cost of ownership, best-performing trucks in the industry,” says Jacob Montero, Peterbilt general sales manager. “The gains in productivity, efficiency, uptime, and the ease of use for drivers make these transmissions a must have.”
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