Shift perception

摘要

At its international launch, the new Fuso Canter, from Daimler Trucks, was sporting a revised cab, modified chassis and an innovative transmission. The three-litre Fiat Powertrain engine remains, using EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) with a DPF (diesel particulate filter) and offering 125bhp and 150bhp versions, but taking on the extra cleaning power of SCR (selective catalytic reduction) and AdBlue in the 7.5 tonne chassis at 175bhp. Looking at the transmission is particularly interesting: while automated manual gearboxes are now common on the heavy brigade, this lightweight takes on the mantle with a new Fuso-designed and manufactured dual clutch, six-speed item.