As we saw in this article outlining the difference between AMTs and non-synchro gearboxes, an automated manual transmission uses electronics to change gears in a manual gearbox. The heart of an AMT is its Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The ECU…

Gearbox maintenance means your lorry will be off the road, so when picking whether you want an automated manual gearbox or a non-synchro gearbox, downtime is a factor. But there are other factors, too (some of which we’ve covered in…

Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) and non-synchronized (non-synchro) gearboxes are two transmission types used in HGVs. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and you’ll enter many an argument professing your preference (or even ‘love’) for a specific one. Automated-Manual Transmissions Pros:…

Gone are the days when the non-synchro’ gearbox was king. Many large lorries come with an automated manual transmission (AMT) such as the Eaton AutoShift, Renault Optidriver, UD Trucks ESCOT, Volvo I-Shift or Mercedes-Benz PowerShift. Automated manual transmission is not…

Eaton Fuller transmissions, also called Road Rangers, are manual gearboxes found in trucks. They are range from 9 to 18 gears. We’ve already covered how to change gear using an 18-speed gearbox. This article explains how to get the best…

Some trucks (mostly large American and Asian ones) have a non-synchronised manual gearbox made by Eaton. This is commonly known as a Roadranger and they come in various configurations up to 18 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. How do…