I-Shift just got even more versatile and easy to drive. The automated gearbox is now available with the choice of one or two crawler gears, plus the additional option of extra reverse gears. If you transport heavy loads, you know that starting from a standstill can sometimes be difficult, especially in hilly terrain or poor road conditions. Ultimately, you may have to unload the cargo or even request towing, which has devastating effects on your uptime and productivity.
Equip your Volvo FH16 with I-Shift with crawler gears and this will be a worry of the past. Your startability is dramatically improved, and the strain on the clutch is reduced by up to 75 percent, saving you from unnecessary repairs.
Read the feature article from ATA magazine on how Volvo Trucks Ultra Low Crawler Gear (ULCG) solution to the fore in the Clarence River bridge project.
Take a look at a stock Volvo FH16 with I-Shift with crawler gears taking on a massive 750 tonne challenge.