FreedomLine Transmission for 379 Petes

Jan 6, 2002

Peterbilt is now offering the fully automated, mechanical ZF Meritor FreedomLine transmission for all of its heavy-duty conventional models.

The FreedomLine transmission can be operated in two modes: fully automatic or driver controlled. It is available with Cummins ISX engines and has a torque rating of up to 1,650 pound-feet. It will be available with the Caterpillar C15 engine this fall.

Peterbilt Motors Co. (www.peterbilt.com)

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