(January 23, 2012) Allison Transmission, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the new 1350 model. This new product offering will provide an option within our 1000 Series models for towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs.

The 1350 will be offered within the Highway Series (HS), Rugged Duty Series (RDS) Emergency Vehicle Series (EVS), Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series (PTS), Motorhome Series (MH) and the Specialty Series (SP).

Previously, the maximum Gross Combination Weight (GCW) approved in the Allison 1000 Series was 26,000 lbs. This new 1350 model increases that limit to 30,000 lbs and provides end users with increased towing capability. Additionally, the 1350 model comes equipped with a park pawl. This means no air brake is required and the driver will experience ease of use comparable to an automotive pick-up truck.

The 1350 model has been released in the International® TerraStar® truck as the exclusive transmission offering and with the Allison Optimized package. The Allison Optimized package, which includes Shift Energy Management (SEM), Low Range Torque Protection (LRTP), Load Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS), and Prognostics, helps to conserve fuel, provide better acceleration and carry a load more efficiently.

For more information about Allison Transmission products please visit: www.allisontransmission.com

 

Model	Gross Input Power (hp)	Gross Input Torque (lb/ft)	GVW (lbs)	GCW (lbs)
1350 HS
Diesel Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	660	19,500	30,000
Diesel Rating (w/out SEM/LRTP)	300	575	19,500	30,000
Gas Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	19,500	30,000
1350 RDS
Diesel Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	660	19,500	30,000
Diesel Rating (w/out SEM/LRTP)	300	575	19,500	30,000
Gas Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	19,500	30,000
1350 EVS
Diesel Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	660	19,500	30,000
Diesel Rating (w/out SEM/LRTP)	300	575	19,500	30,000
Gas Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	19,500	30,000
1350 PTS
Diesel Rating (school bus with SEM/LRTP)	300	660	19,500	30,000
Diesel Rating (shuttle bus with SEM/LRTP)	300	565	19,500	30,000
Gas Rating (school and shuttle with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	19,500	30,000
1350 MH
Diesel Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	660	22,000	30,000
Diesel Rating (w/out SEM/LRTP)	300	575	22,000	30,000
Gas Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	22,000	30,000
1350 SP
Diesel Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	660	22,000	30,000
Diesel Rating (w/out SEM/LRTP)	300	575	22,000	30,000
Gas Rating (with SEM/LRTP)	340	450	22,000	30,000

SEM= Shift Energy Management, LRTP= Low Range Torque Protection

About Allison Transmission 

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (primarily school and transit), motor homes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (primarily energy and mining) and military vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs approximately 2,800 people. Allison has manufacturing facilities and customization centers located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India and Hungary, with a global presence, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and Africa. Allison also has more than 1,500 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. More information about Allison is available at www.allisontransmission.com. 

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