Allison Transmission Introduces Next-Gen FracTran for Enhanced Efficiency

Overview of Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified propulsion solutions. Its transmissions serve as the backbone of various commercial vehicles, including school buses and tractors. Recently, the company achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first next-generation hydraulic fracturing transmission, known as the Allison FracTran™.

Key Features of the Allison FracTran

The FracTran has been developed from the ground up and is compatible with dual fuel engines that can operate on natural gas. It offers:

• Increased horsepower
• Substantially reduced idle time
• Eight gear ranges with multiple ratios
• Outstanding reliability
• Service life of up to 25,000 hours
• Very low maintenance costs

Performance Metrics

The FracTran can handle up to 3,500 horsepower and an impressive 10,000 lb.-ft. of input torque. It features:

• Transmission-mounted control module
• Torsional measuring diagnostics
• On-rig telematics gateway

While the specifics of these features may be complex, they are designed to enhance the transmission's performance significantly.

Commitment to Sustainability

“The delivery of the first FracTran units marks a significant milestone in Allison’s commitment to bring our energy customers the purpose-built solution they demanded,” said Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director, Global Off-Highway and Service Engineering at Allison Transmission. He added, “The FracTran will provide the improved sustainability, efficiency, and profitability that fracturing fleets desire as they work to reduce their environmental footprint.”