Allison TerraTran™ Expands into Wide Body Mining Dump Market
Allison Transmission has announced the expansion of its TerraTran™ fully automatic transmission into the wide body mining dump (WBMD) market through a partnership with XCMG. The first series of 225 trucks equipped with TerraTran has been delivered to mining operations in Brazil.
TerraTran, an upgraded version of the Allison 4000 Series™, is specifically designed for global construction and mining markets. The transmission offers increased capabilities with up to 800 horsepower and support for up to 3,025 lbs./ft of torque. It features seven forward gears and two reverse gears, with hardened internal components for durability in harsh conditions.
The company is positioned as the only supplier offering a comprehensive transmission lineup for the mining segment, covering vehicles from 90T to 136T.
Allison Transmission ha annunciato l'espansione della sua trasmissione automatica TerraTran™ nel mercato dei camion da miniera a carrozzeria larga (WBMD) attraverso una partnership con XCMG. La prima serie di 225 camion dotati di TerraTran è stata consegnata alle operazioni minerarie in Brasile.
TerraTran, una versione aggiornata della serie Allison 4000™, è specificamente progettata per i mercati globali delle costruzioni e delle miniere. La trasmissione offre capacità elevate fino a 800 cavalli e supporto per un massimo di 3.025 lbs./ft di coppia. Presenta sette marce avanti e due retromarce, con componenti interni induriti per garantire durata in condizioni difficili.
La società si posiziona come l'unico fornitore a offrire una gamma completa di trasmissioni per il segmento minerario, coprendo veicoli da 90T a 136T.
Allison Transmission ha anunciado la expansión de su transmisión automática TerraTran™ en el mercado de camiones volquete de carrocería ancha (WBMD) a través de una asociación con XCMG. La primera serie de 225 camiones equipados con TerraTran se ha entregado a operaciones mineras en Brasil.
TerraTran, una versión mejorada de la serie Allison 4000™, está diseñada específicamente para los mercados globales de construcción y minería. La transmisión ofrece capacidades aumentadas de hasta 800 caballos de fuerza y soporte para hasta 3,025 lbs./ft de torque. Cuenta con siete marchas hacia adelante y dos marchas hacia atrás, con componentes internos endurecidos para mayor durabilidad en condiciones adversas.
La empresa se posiciona como el único proveedor que ofrece una línea completa de transmisiones para el segmento minero, cubriendo vehículos de 90T a 136T.
앨리슨 트랜스미션이 XCMG와의 파트너십을 통해 광폭 덤프 트럭(WBMD) 시장으로 TerraTran™ 완전 자동 변속기의 확장을 발표했습니다. TerraTran이 장착된 225대의 트럭 첫 시리즈가 브라질의 채굴 작업에 전달되었습니다.
TerraTran은 Allison 4000 시리즈™의 업그레이드 버전으로, 글로벌 건설 및 채굴 시장을 위해 특별히 설계되었습니다. 이 변속기는 최대 800 마력 및 최대 3,025 lbs./ft의 토크를 지원하여 향상된 기능을 제공합니다. 7단 전진 기어와 2단 후진 기어를 갖추고 있으며, 거친 환경에서도 내구성을 유지하기 위해 내부 구성 요소가 강화되었습니다.
이 회사는 90T에서 136T까지의 차량을 아우르는 종합 변속기 라인업을 제공하는 유일한 공급업체로 자리잡고 있습니다.
Allison Transmission a annoncé l'expansion de sa transmission entièrement automatique TerraTran™ sur le marché des camions de transport minier à carrosserie large (WBMD) grâce à un partenariat avec XCMG. La première série de 225 camions équipés de TerraTran a été livrée aux opérations minières au Brésil.
TerraTran, une version améliorée de la série Allison 4000™, est spécialement conçue pour les marchés mondiaux de la construction et de l'exploitation minière. La transmission offre des capacités accrues allant jusqu'à 800 chevaux et prend en charge jusqu'à 3,025 lbs./ft de couple. Elle est dotée de sept vitesses avant et de deux vitesses arrière, avec des composants internes durcis pour assurer la durabilité dans des conditions difficiles.
L'entreprise se positionne comme le seul fournisseur offrant une gamme complète de transmissions pour le segment minier, couvrant des véhicules de 90T à 136T.
Allison Transmission hat die Expansion seines TerraTran™ vollautomatischen Getriebes in den Markt für breite Bergbaulkw (WBMD) durch eine Partnerschaft mit XCMG angekündigt. Die erste Serie von 225 Lastwagen, die mit TerraTran ausgestattet sind, wurde an Bergbauunternehmen in Brasilien geliefert.
TerraTran, eine verbesserte Version der Allison 4000-Serie™, ist speziell für die globalen Bau- und Bergbaumärkte konzipiert. Das Getriebe bietet erhöhte Leistungsfähigkeit mit bis zu 800 PS und Unterstützung für bis zu 3.025 lbs./ft Drehmoment. Es verfügt über sieben Vorwärtsgänge und zwei Rückwärtsgänge, mit gehärteten inneren Komponenten für Langlebigkeit unter harten Bedingungen.
Das Unternehmen positioniert sich als der einzige Anbieter, der ein umfassendes Getriebeportfolio für den Bergbausektor anbietet, das Fahrzeuge von 90T bis 136T abdeckt.
- Secured major contract with XCMG for 225 trucks in Brazil
- Established market position as sole comprehensive transmission supplier for mining segment
- Expanded product line into new WBMD market segment
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The TerraTran expansion marks a strategic entry into the lucrative wide body mining dump (WBMD) market, with immediate validation through a substantial 225-unit deployment in Brazil's mining sector. This development carries multiple revenue implications:
- The mining equipment market for vehicles in the 90-136 ton range represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity, with mining companies consistently investing in fleet modernization
- The partnership with XCMG, China's largest construction machinery manufacturer, provides access to the world's largest mining equipment market and emerging markets where Chinese manufacturers are dominant
- Brazil's mining sector, particularly iron ore and copper, is experiencing sustained growth, suggesting potential for follow-on orders
The TerraTran's technical specifications, including 800 horsepower and 3,025 lbs./ft torque capacity, position it as a premium offering in a segment where reliability directly impacts mining operational costs. The inclusion of seven forward and two reverse gears addresses specific mining operational requirements, potentially commanding premium pricing.
Allison's unique position as the only comprehensive transmission supplier in this segment creates significant barriers to entry, protecting margins and market share. The successful integration with XCMG's XG110 platform demonstrates the product's adaptability, opening possibilities for additional OEM partnerships.
This expansion into the WBMD market segment represents a calculated move to capture high-margin business in the mining sector. Several key factors make this development particularly significant:
- Mining companies are increasingly focused on operational efficiency and equipment reliability to maintain profitability, making Allison's proven durability a key selling point
- The partnership with XCMG provides immediate scale and credibility in emerging markets where mining activity is growing rapidly
- The successful deployment in Brazil serves as a reference case for other mining regions, particularly in South America and Asia
The TerraTran's positioning as an uprated variant of the established 4000 Series minimizes development risks while maximizing market potential. This approach allows Allison to leverage existing manufacturing infrastructure while commanding premium pricing for enhanced capabilities.
The timing of this market entry aligns with the mining industry's focus on productivity improvements and equipment modernization, particularly in emerging markets where infrastructure development drives demand for raw materials.
Through its collaboration with XCMG, Allison will offer a new propulsion solution for the mining industry.
"We selected TerraTran for our WBMD vehicles due its ability to enhance vehicle productivity, maneuverability and overall drivability," said Mr. Hu Deping, Vice General Manager, XCMG Heavy Vehicle. "Our relationship with Allison is built on a foundation of performance and quality, and we trust that their products will continue to deliver for our mining customers."
An uprate variant of the proven Allison 4000 Series™, TerraTran is purpose built for the global construction and mining markets. Allison designed the propulsion solution based on voice of customer input, which indicated the need for the proven reliability and durability of the 4000 Series transmission, but with increased horsepower, torque and GVW capability, while also adding fast reverse capability.
"Allison has more than 65 years of experience moving earth, minerals and precious metals around the world," said Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director, Global Off-Highway, and Global Customer Support and Service Engineering, Allison Transmission. "The introduction of the TerraTran to the WBMD segment marks yet another milestone in Allison's commitment to providing solutions that deliver unrivalled performance and productivity for our customers in the mining market."
Allison is the only supplier of a comprehensive lineup of products for the mining segment, offering transmissions built for 90T to 136T vehicles. TerraTran provides maximum power of up to 800 horsepower and can support up to 3,025 lbs./ft of torque. It also features seven forward gears, two reverse gears as well as hardened internal components built to last longer and perform in even the harshest landscapes.
For more information on Allison's propulsion solutions designed for mining and specialty applications, visit https://www.allisontransmission.com/applications--products/applications/mining-specialty.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, agriculture, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in
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