Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI] today announced they will launch the new Meritor® RT-160 HE tandem drive axle family for heavy linehaul applications at Truck World, Mississauga, ON, Canada. The new family offers efficiency gains similar to those enjoyed by linehaul users of the MT40-14X HE axle in North America, while maintaining the proven axle capacity required for heavier demands like those in the Mexican and Canadian markets. Available in both 40k and 46k gross axle weight ratings (GAWR), the axles are suitable for on-highway applications of up to 185,000 gross combination weights (GCW). The RT-160 HE family axle ratio range is from 3.07 to 4.89

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The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-C360 diesel engine is a high-performance power unit widely used in construction machinery, heavy-duty trucks, drilling rigs and other heavy-duty equipment. With a rated power of 360 horsepower (264 kW) at 2200 rpm and a peak torque of 1400 N·m at 1400 rpm, this engine features turbocharging and intercooling technology, delivering strong power, high fuel efficiency and reliable performance. To fully exert its power potential and ensure stable operation of the whole equipment, the selection of a suitable transmission is crucial. The core principle of transmission matching is that the maximum input torque of the transmission must be compatible with the peak torque of the engine, while considering the application scenario, load condition and operation requirements.