Allison Transmission answers Romaquip’s call to equip 4-cylinder DAF LFs

DAF, Allison and Romaquip collaboration leads to new kerbside recycling trucks across UK OFFALY, Ireland – UK kerbside collection market leader Romaquip has ordered 160 new DAF LF180 trucks, 40 of which were recently delivered. Romaquip requested that the Allison 2500 fully automatic transmission be made available with the 4-cylinder PACCAR PX-5 engine in the new 12-tonne vehicles. “The preferred transmission for the refuse and municipal sector is an Allison, due to its quality, reliability and ability to protect the driveline,” said John McKeown, technical director at Romaquip. “