TC10 Brochure Jan 2014

User Manual: TC10

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JANUARY 2014

Allison TC10™ Delivers

5% Better Fuel Economy

Featuring FuelSense® – EcoCal,

Dynamic Shift Sensing, Neutral at Stop

and Acceleration Rate Management.

Real-world test fleet users have documented an average 5% fuel

economy improvement with Allison TC10 equipped tractors

over their current manual or automated manual equipped

tractors. Thanks to FuelSense, the TC10 automatically achieves

the best fuel economy, regardless of driver experience or

expertise. It shifts at just the right points on

the power curve – with virtually no loss

of acceleration – right into cruise gear.

ENGINE hp (kW)

lb-ft (N•m) OUTPUT TORQUE

WEIGHT

lb-ft (N•m)

lbs (kg)

600 (447)

1700 (2305) 13,000 (17,630)

1074 (487)

INPUT TORQUE

TC10

Distribution | Short Haul | Regional Haul | Line Haul

Fuel Economy Results Provided by Initial Test Customers

The Allison TC10™ Transmission puts improved fuel economy at

your fingertips. You can get up to 5% better fuel economy with

Allison’s proprietary enhancements.

· The TC10 has the ability to down speed the engine and still maintain performance.

· Lock up in first range maximizes fuel efficiency.

· Close ratio steps in the higher ranges allows for precision engine speed control, maximizing your time in the sweet spot.

· FuelSense features are customized specifically for tractor duty cycles.

Now is the time to experience real savings and real performance. Now is the time for the TC10.

Class 8 tractors have

historically been forced

to compromise overall

vehicle drivability,

along with transmission

reliability, dependability and

performance, in favor of fuel

economy. Not any longer.

“WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL

TESTS/DEMOS IN THE PAST,

BUT WE HAVE NEVER HAD ONE

SO WIDELY ACCEPTED BY THE

DRIVERS AS THE TC10™.”

Neil Peterson, operation manager

Deseret Transportation | Salt Lake City, UT

Shifting Efficiency

Allison’s Continuous

Power Technology™ yields

uninterrupted power shifts,

maintaining power flow to the

drive wheels and eliminating

the power loss associated with

manual and automated manual

transmissions. In addition,

close ratio steps in the upper

ranges and a wider range

of axle choices, enable full

use of modern, low-speed

engine efficiencies.

RELIABLE

DURABLE

Proven Reliable & Durable

Allison is the world’s leading supplier of automatic

transmissions for commercial vehicles with over 6 million

produced. We have a rock solid reputation for engineering

excellence, and we give you peace of mind with a

5-year/750,000 mile warranty on every Allison TC10.

An Idea Whose Time Has Come

The all-new Allison TC10 is engineered specifically

for Class 8 tractor applications. The TC10 maximizes

drivetrain efficiency while achieving and maintaining

highway cruising speeds to save you time and

money. And, in city and suburban driving, the fully

automatic TC10 engages the torque converter only at

launch, lowering cooling requirements and protecting

the drivetrain, while providing fast and smooth

startability for stop-and-go situations.

Improved

Fuel Economy

To get the most out of every

drop of fuel, Allison 5th

Generation Electronic Controls

offer an enhanced array of

smart controls designed to

increase fuel economy and

fuel efficiency for the specific

needs of any application.

EcoCal – Provides lower shift points to get into lock up as soon as possible,

providing necessary performance without shift cycling.

Dynamic Shift Sensing – Automatically selects between lower/higher speed

based on the vehicle’s actual payload and the grade on which it is operating

to optimize fuel economy while maintaining superior performance.

Neutral at Stop – Automatically eliminates the load on the engine when the

vehicle is at a full stop to save fuel and reduce overall vehicle emissions.

Acceleration Rate Management – Mitigates aggressive driving by controlling

engine torque based on the vehicle’s grade and load.

The next generation of Allison electronic controls offers

a variety of features to further improve fuel economy

and maximize transmission protection

with advanced prognostics.

Oil Life Monitor

Based on the vehicle’s duty cycle, this

feature determines fluid life and alerts

you when a fluid change is required.

Not only does it help you get maximum

oil life while providing the maximum

protection for the transmission, the Oil

Life Monitor also saves you money by

preventing unnecessary fluid changes.

Filter Life Monitor

This provides an alert when the

transmission’s fluid filter(s) need

to be replaced. It helps extend

filter change intervals to reduce

routine maintenance downtime and

saves you money in the long run,

all the while providing maximum

protection for the transmission.

5th Generation

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

Prognostics

Calibrated to the vehicle’s

particular operating

requirements, Allison’s

advanced prognostics

monitor various operating

parameters to determine and

alert when service is due.

This eliminates unnecessary

oil and filter changes

and provides maximum

transmission protection.

Additional electronic control packages are available. See your local Allison representative for the ones that fit your particular application.

Now featuring FuelSense®

—

EcoCal, Dynamic Shift Sensing,

Neutral at Stop and Acceleration Management

Fleet Flexibility

The TC10 not only makes it possible

to have more deliveries per day, it

also allows you to get more out of

each truck. A TC10-equipped truck

can run an urban delivery route during the day, and

then run a regional highway route at night.

Maintenance Made Easy

Routine oil and filter changes are the only

regular preventive maintenance required

with an Allison Automatic. Easily accessible

oil filters reduce labor costs and valuable

downtime. TranSynd® TES 295

transmission fluid greatly extends

oil change intervals.

Plus, we give you peace of mind with

an oil change at 5-years/500,000 miles.

TranSynd is a registered trademark of BP Lubricants Americas, inc.,

used under license.

Driver Friendly

No special driver training is required with

the Allison TC10. It operates similar to an

automatic transmission in a passenger car.

That goes a long way in helping recruit and

retain drivers.

ALLISON

APPROVED

TES

295

Blended Architecture

The TC10 represents the best of both worlds by

combining drivability, performance and durability

benefits of Allison’s fully automatic transmissions

with the cruising fuel economy inherent in twin

countershaft architecture.

Life Cycle Value

When you factor in all life cycle costs —

vehicle purchase price, insurance, fuel, tires,

preventive maintenance, component repair,

driver wages, taxes, license, permits

and retail resale value — along with

the increased productivity, an Allison

Automatic-equipped vehicle costs less

per mile* to operate than a comparable

competitively-equipped vehicle.

*Results may vary depending on your operating conditions. See

your local Allison representative to find the potential productivity

gains for your particular business.

“I WAS VERY

PLEASED WITH THE

TC10™ TRANSMISSION.

THIS PRODUCT IS

BETTER THAN WHAT

WE OPERATE TODAY.”

Bennie Ellenberg, driver

US Xpress | Greenville, SC

“GREAT SHIFT QUALITY, SMOOTH

SHIFTING, SHIFTS RAPIDLY WHEN

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP,

ALLOWING SMOOTHER ENTRY

INTO TRAFFIC.”

Amanda Fisher, driver

Central Refrigeration Services | Salt Lake City, UT

Smooth, Robust Acceleration

Allison’s proven Continuous Power Technology provides

smooth, seamless acceleration, without the uncomfortable

and load destabilizing lurches that characterize manual

and automated manual transmissions.

Startability

Startability is a vehicle’s capability to

launch and pull a load. Simply put,

it’s the “grunt” or “get-up-and-go” of

a truck. Often only the 1st gear ratio

is used to judge a vehicle’s startability.

The truth is, one has to consider the

engine torque at the required launch

rpm and torque multiplication of the

Allison torque converter. Manual and

automated manual transmissions have

to launch at very low engine rpm in

order to prevent damage to the clutch. This means less torque,

which is why they have very deep 1st gear ratios to help them

overcome their clutch limitations. An Allison Automatic uses

the full torque from the engine and multiplies it with the

torque converter. Then, when the 1st gear ratio and rear axle

ratio are factored in, the Allison provides greater startability.

“GOOD ACCELERATION,

STILL KEEPS ENGINE

RPM LOW FOR BEST FUEL

ECONOMY. HOLDS SPEED

WELL GOING UP HILLS.”

Richard Boone, driver

Hogan Leasing | St. Louis, MO

Ratings and Specifications

RATINGS

MODEL MAX INPUT POWER MAX INPUT TORQUE

MAX OUTPUT TORQUE

MAX TURBINE TORQUE

2,3

MAX GVW MAX GCW

hp (kW) lb-ft (N•m) lb-ft (N•m) lb-ft (N•m) lbs (kg) lbs (kg)

TC10 600 (447) 1700 (2305) 13,000 (17,630) 1750 (2372) – 80,000 (36,288)

1 Gross power rating as defined by ISO 1585 or SAE J1995. 2 Turbine Torque limit based on iSCAAN standard deductions.

3 Lower Range Torque Protection (LRTP) required to limit turbine torque and to limit output torque to 13,000 lb-ft (17,625 Nm) or less.

GEAR RATIOS – TORQUE CONVERTER MULTIPLICATION NOT INCLUDED

RANGE FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH SIXTH SEVENTH EIGHTH NINETH TENTH STANDARD ALTERNATE

REVERSE REVERSE

RATIO 7.40:1 5.44:1 4.251:1 3.43:1 2.94:1 2.16:1 1.59:1 1.24:1 1.00:1 0.86:1 -6.710:1 -1.957:1

STEP % – 36% 28% 24% 17% 36% 36% 28% 24% 17%

OIL SYSTEM

BASE MODEL CAPACITY1

quarts (liters)

TC10 56

(53)

Recommended oil types for all models

is Allison Approved TES 295 transmission fluid.

1 Amount to fill a dry transmission after assembly and rebuild. The

initial fill for a transmission as received from the Allison factory will

be less. Residual fluid remains in the transmission after acceptance

testing.

2 Transmission only. Does not include external circuits or additional

volume which may be required if installed angle of the transmission is

greater than zero degrees.

TORQUE CONVERTER SPECIFICATIONS

BASE MODEL TORQUE NOMINAL

CONVERTER STALL TORQUE

TC10 TC-633 1.84

STANDARD POWER TAKEOFF PROVISION

BASE MODEL MOUNTING MAXIMUM VALUE DRIVE SPEED

lb-ft (N•m) rpm

TC10 Rear 1.28 x Turbine Speed

Continuous Operation1 475 (645)

Intermittent Operation 650 (880)

1 Drive shaft torque must not exceed continuous rating for more than one-third of the PTO operation. 2 The PTO Provision is optional for

the TC10. All TC10 Transmissions have a PTO pad and cover located on the rear cover. The TC10 includes the PTO drive shaft if the PTO option is

ordered with the transmission. Contact your Allison representative for more information.

ENGINE SPEEDS

MODEL FULL LOAD GOVERNED SPEED IDLE SPEED IN DRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED FORWARD

Min-Max (rpm) Min-Max (rpm) rpm

TC10 1700-2100 600-800 2440

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

BASE MODEL LENGTH1 OIL PAN DEPTH2 DRY WEIGHT

in (mm) in (mm) lbs (kg)

TC10 39.01 (990.9) 16.83 (427.5) 1074 (487)

1 Length from the engine transmission split line to the yoke attachment. 2 Depth below the transmission centerline.

www.allisontransmission.com

P.O. Box 894, Speed Code PF3

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0894

Information or speciﬁcations subject to

change without notice or obligation.

SA7295EN (2014/01)

ISO/QS 9000 and ISO 14001 Certiﬁed

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You Covered

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Allison Distributors and

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means convenient,

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Transmission service is

always close at hand.

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