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Western Star adds Allison 4700 RDS

The Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) series automatic transmission is now available as an option for the Western Star 4700 model; a transmission designed for rugged off-road and vocational ...
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Western Star adds automatic Allison trans to 4700 series

Western Star Trucks, Inc. says the Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) series automatic transmission is now available for the Western Star 4700. The Allison 4700 RDS transmission features 2nd ...
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Kenworth adds options to vocational line up

Kenworth has added Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission with optional second “deep reverse” as an option on its Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500. The transmission is part of the ...
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PACCAR offers Allison Neutral at Stop Technology as Standard Offering for Vehicles Equipped with Allison Rugged Duty Series™ Transmissions

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission is proud to announce that its Neutral at Stop fuel saving technology is now the standard offering on Kenworth and Peterbilt models ...
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Freightliner Expands Severe-Duty Vocational Options

Freightliner Trucks announced six severe-duty vocational product options, including the Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) automatic transmission, LifeGuard RollTek seats, improved routing and ...
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Allison Transmission 4500 RDS Model Now Pairs with Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine, Delivering Enhanced Performance and Efficiency

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission is proud to announce its 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) fully automatic transmission has been successfully integrated with the Cummins ...
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Western Star 4700 SF to premier in test drive challenge

Western Star’s new 4700SF dump truck, equipped with a 450-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 and Allison 4500 RDS transmission, will make its debut in the Serious Trucks Challenge in January at the World of ...