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Torque Converter

Allison's torque converters deliver enhanced vehicle                                            performance and efficiency.

Powerful Performance in Any Setting

Allison’s torque converter smoothly multiplies high engine torque, delivering more power to the vehicle's wheels. By multiplying the engine power, drivers get increased performance, faster acceleration and greater operational flexibility. An Allison fully automatic transmission increases power while a manual or automated manual transmission (AMT) loses power with every shift. An Allison Automatic delivers smoother, seamless, full-power shifts and superior acceleration and startability.

More Uptime, Less Maintenance Costs

By featuring a torque converter instead of a dry clutch, Allison transmissions eliminate the clutch repairs and replacements that come with manual transmissions. Our torque converters are engineered to minimize wear and require only periodic fluid and filter changes to maintain peak performance. This reduces maintenance costs and increases your vehicle’s time on the job. 

Torque converters from Allison deliver more power to the wheels by minimizing wheel spin and wheel hop, which can cause driveline damage. They also provide minimal rollback on grades and excellent low-speed maneuverability, which is especially useful off-road.

See the Allison Torque Converter in Action

See how the Allison Torque Converter performs in various applications and propulsion solutions.

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Applications

From construction vehicles to transit buses, the Allison torque converter displays powerful performance in any setting.

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Products

Allison torque converters provide Continuous Power Technology™ to your vehicle. See how they work in specific Allison propulsion solutions.

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Values of the Torque Converter

Unlike other transmission technologies, Allison’s fully automatic transmissions maintain power and torque every time they shift. By multiplying the engine power, drivers get increased performance, faster acceleration and greater operational flexibility. 
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A Drive So Smooth That It's Artistic

An Allison Automatic drives smooth enough to paint on your ride.
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Allison in Action

Unlike Automated Manual Transmissions, Allison Automatic transmissions incorporate a hydraulic torque converter and enable drivers to navigate difficult terrain without the concern of the vehicle getting stuck. 

Continuous Innovation

We’re advancing our portfolio of propulsion solutions and software offerings to help fleets plan for the future of commercial vehicles.

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6th Gen Controls

Our next generation controls platform includes several advancements including enhanced technology, cybersecurity and functional safety.

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Quantifiable Fuel Savings

FuelSense® 2.0 uses a unique set of software and electronic controls to deliver fuel savings of up to 6% without sacrificing the performance. 

 
Alternative Fuels

Allison fully automatic transmissions are fuel agnostic, meaning they can pair with multiple energy sources.

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