Three Year Study Shows Lower Total Cost of Ownership with Allison Fully Automatic Transmissions

If you’re a refuse fleet operator currently running or considering Allison Transmissions, a major new study offers compelling evidence to support your investment.

Allison Transmission - the world’s largest manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence vehicles has completed a detailed three-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) study with a refuse fleet in France. The results show that Allison fully automatic transmissions delivered a 2% lower TCO compared to an equivalent fleet using automated manual transmissions (AMTs).

The study, which is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, covered real-world refuse collection operations over an extended period. It took into account purchase price, fuel efficiency, vehicle uptime, maintenance costs, and driver experience.

The conclusion? Allison fully automatic transmissions offer a clear long-term cost advantage in demanding stop-start urban fleet environments.

This research reinforces Allison’s position as a trusted provider of propulsion solutions that deliver not only performance and durability but also meaningful savings across a vehicle’s operational lifespan.

For waste management fleets that operate under tight margins and demanding schedules, reducing downtime, improving drivability, and ensuring cost efficiency are critical. The study demonstrates that Allison technology excels in all these areas.

With refuse fleets under growing pressure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions, drivetrain choices play a vital role. Whether you're retrofitting an existing vehicle or specifying a new fleet, Allison's fully automatic transmissions offer a combination of driver comfort, reduced maintenance, and lower total cost that automated manuals simply can't match in many real-world scenarios.