dump trucks Archives - Truck Drivers USA https://truckdriversus.com/tag/dump-trucks/ Truck Driving Jobs Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:27:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://truckdriversus.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-512x512-logo-32x32.jpg dump trucks Archives - Truck Drivers USA https://truckdriversus.com/tag/dump-trucks/ 32 32 Peterbilt Introduces Advanced Transmission-Engine Combo for Models 579, 567, and 589 https://truckdriversus.com/peterbilt-introduces-advanced-transmission-engine-combo-for-models-579-567-and-589/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:00:24 +0000 https://truckdriversus.com/?p=622852 Peterbilt has officially launched the innovative PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission, now paired with the robust PACCAR MX-13 engines for its Models 579, 567, and 589. This announcement, shared in […]

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]]> Peterbilt has officially launched the innovative PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission, now paired with the robust PACCAR MX-13 engines for its Models 579, 567, and 589. This announcement, shared in a media release, highlights a new milestone for the company.

A Seamless Powertrain Built for Versatility

Headquartered in Denton, Texas, Peterbilt designed the latest transmission-engine pairing to offer unparalleled performance for both on-highway and vocational tasks, including dump truck and tanker operations.

Erik Johnson, assistant general manager of Sales and Marketing at Peterbilt, shared his thoughts on the new development, saying, “The seamless integration of the TX-12 PRO transmission and the PACCAR MX-13 engine creates a robust powertrain configuration for many types of on-highway and vocational applications.”

Fuel Efficiency and Reliability at Its Core

According to Peterbilt, the TX-12 PRO was crafted to deliver exceptional fuel economy and enhanced uptime. When combined with the MX-13 engine, the powertrain offers an impressive torque capacity of up to 1,700 lb.-ft. Its versatility makes it a perfect fit for a range of vehicles, including municipal trucks, tankers, dump trucks, and beyond.

Peterbilt’s latest innovation reinforces its commitment to providing cutting-edge, efficient, and reliable solutions for both vocational and commercial operations.

Source: The Trucker

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