Case Study: San Jose Logging boosts fuel efficiency and driver comfort with Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmissions

Logging fleet benefiting from Eaton’s cutting edge transmissions

San Jose Logging, a Canadian logging company, faced the challenge of operating in brutal terrain with extremely heavy payloads, which created a physically taxing environment for its aging drivers. The vendor, Eaton, provided a solution with its UltraShift PLUS MXP automated transmissions to help alleviate driver strain and improve operational efficiency.

Eaton's automated transmissions eliminated the need for manual shifting, significantly reducing driver fatigue and resulting in a more manageable workday. The solution also delivered a measurable improvement, with San Jose Logging reporting fuel efficiency gains of up to 10 percent. The vendor's product was so successful that the company plans to equip its entire fleet with Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmissions.