“With the reduced down-time and the longevity of their transmissions, Powershift, Inc. Makes a great value” read more. — Steve Lass, Equipment Manager “Simply stated, Powershift provides a quality product at a competitive price.” read more. — Gary Bales, Fleet Management. Countershaft powershift, direct drive and hydrostatic. Each is designed to convert engine power into the exact combination of speed, direction and torque required for the particular application. Transmissions do this by various means such as hydraulic clutches or a hydrostatic/hydraulic drive. Transmissions rely on the engagement of gear groups to. The transmission from a Toro Powershift 824 snow throwerSBLG43 does not guarantee against unauthorized modifica.
When I was shopping for my certified pre-owned car, I knew the Ford Focus and Fiesta would probably be a big part of my search. While researching the vehicles and their features, many articles referenced the vehicles’ “PowerShift” automatic transmission and the additional fuel economy it offers. Ford is famous for the names of its technologies (I’m looking at you, EcoBoost), but what is so special about this transmission that it warrants a different name?
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The short story is that the PowerShift transmission is billed as an automatic transmission, but it really is a dual-clutch manual transmission in disguise. Lifting up the hood, shoppers and owners will notice that there is no way to check the transmission fluid, because this dry manual transmission does not require fluid flushes like a traditional automatic. If you don’t know how to drive a manual transmission, don’t worry, because the gears are shifted by the car’s computer without any extra work from the driver. Beyond the Focus and Fiesta, the PowerShift system is popular in several European Ford models that are not sold in the United States.
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When the PowerShift transmission was first introduced in the United States, it made some waves. While European drivers are familiar with the feel of a manual transmission, since those systems are more popular across the ocean, American customers were thrown for a loop. Ford has admitted that the fledgling system had a few issues in the earlier years (since fixed by software and parts updates), and PowerShift was redesigned for the 2015 model year to improve its performance. A lot of the customer complaints also seemed to come from drivers not understanding what PowerShift is and misinterpreting how it behaves.
Anyone who has been behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta or Ford Focus knows about the difference I’m talking about, because drivers can feel the car shifting gears as it cruises down the road. It’s generally fairly gentle, but it is noticeable (especially when shifting from first to second gear). On my Ford Focus, it also took some miles for the vehicle’s computer to learn how I drive, and the ride has gotten smoother as my car anticipates my acceleration and braking styles.
While a car equipped with PowerShift will never move as smoothly as a traditional hydraulic automatic transmission, the standard in the United States, I encourage shoppers to test drive a vehicle equipped with the technology. It might be different, but it saves money on fuel in the long run and it makes the driving experience more dynamic.
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Genuine Spicer Powershift Transmissions are available as replacement parts for a number of off-highway vehicles including construction, mining and material handling vehicles. Engineered with smooth operation and long-term durability in mind, they are the centerpiece to a robust, efficient drivetrain system and deliver simplified handling, improved operator comfort, and reduced noise.
Spicer Powershift Transmission offers simplified handling, improved operator comfort, and reduced noise in off-highway applications.
Spicer Powershift Transmissions are OE transmissions—manufactured the very same high standards and delivering the same performance and reliability.
Spicer Powershift Transmissions offer a number of features that deliver impressive results in your off-highway applications:
- Helical gears for noise reduction
- Internal plumbing that eliminates leaks and external damage
- Minimal noise and vibration
- 3 configurations and numerous options
- Conventional Transmission and with Valve-Proportional Control options
- Manufactured to exacting OE specifications
Powershift Automatic and Dual-Clutch Transmission Parts.
Configurations:
Spicer Powershift Transmissions are available 3 configurations:
T (HR) Model
The T arrangement is an integral transmission and converter assembly mounted directly to the engines. As a single compact package, it minimizes external piping abd eliminates a drive shaft.
MT (MHR) Model
Powershift Transmission Fluid
The MT or midship mounting is an integral transmission and converter assembly mounted remote from the engine. This assembly allows for installation flexibility while minimizing external piping.
RT (R) Model
The RT model is a remote-mounted transmission with an engine-mounted converter. This allows for flexibility of the transmission installation.
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Powershift Transmission Series – Conventional
T08 Series
T12000 Series
T20000 Series
24000 Series
32000 Series
TZL 16 Series
36000 Series
T40000 Series
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1000 Series
Powershift Transmission Series – With Valve-Proportional Control
Powershift Transmission Settlement
TE08 Series
TE10 Series
TE15 Series
TE13/TE17 Series
TE27/TE32 Series
Learn more about the full line of Spicer Powershift Transmissions. Locate the Spicer Off-Highway Service Center nearest you today.