What Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission does

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a 50/50 joint venture, formed in 2017 between Eaton (NYSE: ETN) and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), that designs, manufactures, and markets medium- and heavy-duty automated transmissions for North American commercial vehicles. The company is headquartered in Galesburg, Michigan, and operates with a lean 51–100 employee footprint that leverages the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution scale of its two industrial parents. The legal entity is Eaton Cummins Transmission Technologies LLC, governed under Indiana law and privately held. The venture's product portfolio centers on the Endurant family of automated manual transmissions (AMTs), including the Endurant HD (12-speed, on-highway up to 110,000 lb GVW), Endurant HD V (vocational up to 70,000 lb GCW), Endurant HD N (natural gas), Endurant XD (18-speed on-highway up to 166,000 lb GCWR), Endurant XD Pro (severe-duty with unlimited GCWR), and Endurant XD N. Technical differentiation rests on a twin-countershaft design with helical gearing, the GearLogic intelligent feature suite (Hill Start Aid, Auto Neutral, Predictive Shifting, Load-Based Shifting), a Precision Lubrication System, and an encapsulated wiring architecture yielding up to 750,000-mile maintenance intervals and up to a 2% fuel-economy improvement over the prior UltraShift PLUS series.

The company sells transmissions primarily as OEM-embedded components specified at vehicle order time by five major truck manufacturers — International, Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, and Kenworth — bundled with Cummins X12/X15 (and X15N natural gas) and PACCAR MX-13 engines as part of integrated powertrains. Aftermarket parts, service, and warranty support flow through the Roadranger network of channel partners and the Roadranger Academy training platform, supported by the IntelliConnect telematics system and the ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic tool. Revenue is generated through OEM hardware sales (transmissions sold as original equipment into new trucks), aftermarket parts and service through Roadranger distributors, and extended protection plans covering transmission and clutch warranties for up to five years/750,000 miles on linehaul applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through OEM specifications and fleet contracts; the venture reports no standalone revenue or external funding as it is funded and underwritten by its two publicly listed parents.

Name

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission

Legal name

Eaton Cummins Transmission Technologies LLC

Website

https://eatoncummins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a 50/50 joint venture between Eaton and Cummins, founded in 2017, that designs and manufactures the Endurant family of medium- and heavy-duty automated manual transmissions for Class 6–8 commercial vehicles sold through five major OEMs and the Roadranger aftermarket network across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-duty automated transmissions

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

Keywords

• Automated manual transmissions
• Heavy-duty commercial drivetrain
• OEM powertrain integration
• Aftermarket drivetrain support
• Automated transmission manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Galesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automated Transmission Sales (OEM): Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling automated manual transmissions directly to commercial vehicle OEMs (International, Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth) as original equipment for new trucks
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Replacement parts, clutches, lubricants, and service support through Roadranger network channel partners and distributors
3. Extended Protection Plans (Warranties): Extended warranty coverage options including 1-year, 2-year, and 2-year/100,000-mile transmission protection plans, plus clutch coverage extensions
4. Training Services (Roadranger Academy): Instructor-led and computer-based training programs for service professionals on Roadranger drivetrain products, offered through the Roadranger Academy platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty automated manual transmissions (AMTs) for commercial vehicles, centered on the Endurant product family. The transmissions are integrated into OEM truck builds and supported through the Roadranger aftermarket network, IntelliConnect remote diagnostics, and ServiceRanger service tooling.

Product overview

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a 50/50 joint venture between Eaton and Cummins (formed 2017) that produces and markets industry-leading medium- and heavy-duty automated transmissions for commercial vehicles. The product portfolio centers on the Endurant family of transmissions, which includes the standard Endurant HD (12-speed for on-highway up to 110,000 lbs), the vocational Endurant HD V (up to 70,000 lbs GCW), the natural gas-compatible Endurant HD N, the heavy-duty Endurant XD (18-speed for up to 166,000 lbs), and the severe-service Endurant XD Pro (unlimited GCWR with up to 2,050 lb-ft torque). Legacy product lines include Fuller Advantage and UltraShift PLUS series. The company also offers integrated powertrain solutions combining transmissions with Cummins and PACCAR engines, supported by the Roadranger service network, IntelliConnect remote diagnostics, and ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Endurant HD Lightweight, highly efficient 12-speed automated transmission designed for superb driveability in on-highway linehaul applications, capable of hauling up to 110,000 pounds GVW with sophisticated software for seamless engine-transmission integration.
• Endurant HD V Vocational variant of the Endurant HD for truck applications with up to 70,000 lbs GCW, featuring extreme duty clutch for low-speed maneuvering, rock free feature, off-highway mode, and dual PTO openings. Compatible with 9-liter, 11-liter, and Cummins X10 engines.
• Endurant HD N Natural gas variant of the Endurant HD automated transmission, optimized to integrate with Cummins natural gas engines featuring new software functionality, calibrations, and a diaphragm spring clutch designed for natural gas engine thrust bearing load requirements.
• Endurant XD Purpose-built 18-speed automated transmission designed for on-highway applications up to 166,000 pounds GCWR with torque ratings of 1,650 to 1,850 lb-ft, featuring twin-countershaft design with helical gearing.
• Endurant XD Pro Enhanced variant of Endurant XD for severe service applications with unlimited GCWR, best-in-class PTO functionality, up to 6 reverse gears, and torque ratings from 1,650 to 2,050 lb-ft when paired with Cummins X15 series.
• IntelliConnect Remote diagnostics system providing near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizing critical events and providing accurate action plans to reduce unplanned downtime and enable quicker repair diagnosis for fleet operators.
• ServiceRanger 4 Diagnostic tool for Eaton automated transmissions, used by service technicians for troubleshooting, service manual access, and parts identification.
• Roadranger Academy Training Instructor-led and computer-based training programs for service professionals on Roadranger drivetrain products, including dedicated modules on Endurant and Procision transmissions, delivered at locations across North America and online through roadrangeracademy.eatoncummins.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000 Endurant transmissions sold since 2017 launch
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and primary.

• Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Eaton is a 50% joint venture partner in Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, contributing transmission technology expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and global distribution network. The joint venture was formed in 2017 to produce and market industry-leading medium- and heavy-duty automated transmissions for commercial vehicles.
• Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cummins is a 50% joint venture partner contributing engine technology integration, powertrain optimization, and OEM relationships. The joint venture leverages Cummins engine data and integrated powertrain capabilities for optimized performance between Cummins engines (X12, X15, X15N) and Eaton transmissions.
• International TruckprimaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEndurant XD series available in select International LT and HX truck models paired with Cummins X15 engine. Endurant HD available at International through integrated powertrain combinations with Cummins X15, A26, and Detroit DD13 engines.
• Freightliner (Daimler Truck North America)primaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEndurant XD and Endurant XD Pro available in Freightliner 114SD PLUS vocational models paired with Cummins X12 or X15 engines. Endurant HD available in Cascadia through Cummins X15, X12, and Detroit DD13 powertrain combinations.
• Western Star Trucks (Daimler Truck North America)primaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEndurant XD series available in select Western Star 47X and 49X vocational truck models as part of Cummins integrated powertrain with X12 or X15 engines.
• Kenworth (PACCAR)primaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEndurant transmission available at Kenworth T680 and other models paired with Cummins X15 engine. Endurant XD series also available at Kenworth Mexico T680 and T880 models in Mexico and Latin America.
• Peterbilt (PACCAR)primaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEndurant HD available at Peterbilt 579 and other models paired with Cummins X15 engine. Part of integrated powertrain strategy with PACCAR.
• PACCAR PowertraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create fully integrated PACCAR powertrain combining PACCAR MX-13 engine and PACCAR automated transmission with shared critical data including engine torque and operating gear. Proprietary control logic enhances downspeeding for maximized fuel economy.
• Cummins Integrated PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic engine-transmission integration between Cummins X15 and X12 engines with Endurant transmissions for optimized powertrain performance, fuel efficiency, and seamless automated shifting through shared data communication.
• Roadranger NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComprehensive support network providing sales, service, aftermarket parts, and technical support for Eaton Cummins products. Includes nationwide help line (1-800-826-4357), channel partners, and technical training through Roadranger Academy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cummins Inc. Cummins is the 50% JV parent and supplies integrated X12, X15, and X15N engines paired with Endurant transmissions. Functions as a strategic co-developer rather than a competitor, but Cummins' engine roadmaps directly shape ECJV's product portfolio direction.
• Eaton Corporation (Fuller transmissions): Eaton is the 50% JV parent and continues to sell Fuller and legacy manual/automated transmission product lines outside the JV scope. Relevant as a competitive reference point and as a related-party supplier/manufacturer of Endurant components.
• Mack Trucks: Mack (Volvo Group) uses the I-Shift AMT across its Class 8 linehaul and vocational trucks, making it a direct end-product competitor to Endurant-equipped Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International trucks at the fleet purchasing level.
• Navistar / International Truck: International is both an ECJV OEM customer (specifying Endurant XD) and a TRATON Group brand whose sister brands (MAN, Scania) use ZF and in-house AMTs. Represents a dual customer/competitive relationship depending on powertrain platform.
• Detroit Diesel (DDC): Detroit Diesel Corporation is Daimler's in-house engine and powertrain brand, producing DT12 automated transmissions and integrated powertrains that compete head-to-head with ECJV's Endurant family across Freightliner and Western Star platforms.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen: ZF is a global tier-1 supplier of TraXon automated manual transmissions for commercial vehicles, with broad OEM penetration in Europe and Asia. Competes with Endurant globally and represents the primary non-OEM-captive AMT alternative for truck manufacturers.
• Allison Transmission: Allison is a long-established incumbent in commercial vehicle fully-automatic transmissions, particularly dominant in vocational, refuse, and defense applications. Competes with Endurant HD V in vocational segments and offers an alternative AMT-adjacent architecture for fleet buyers.

Direct peers

• Daimler Truck (Detroit DT12): Daimler's Detroit DT12 is an in-house automated manual transmission used in Freightliner and Western Star trucks — direct competitors to Endurant XD on the very OEM platforms ECJV supplies. Both target linehaul and vocational heavy-duty segments with overlapping torque ratings.
• Volvo Trucks (I-Shift): Volvo Trucks' I-Shift is a competing automated manual transmission for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, with deep integration into Volvo and Mack powertrains. Directly competes with the Endurant family at the OEM specification stage across global truck platforms.
• PACCAR Powertrain: PACCAR has developed its own branded automated transmission for Kenworth and Peterbilt through a powertrain collaboration with Eaton Cummins. While ECJV participates in development, PACCAR's branding and IP build-up create a partially internal competitor across PACCAR's own truck platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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