Case Study: Road Commission of Kalamazoo County achieves safer, more efficient snowplow operations with Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmissions

Thanks to Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS VCS Transmissions Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, faced a demanding winter maintenance challenge: removing heavy snowfall from more than 1,260 miles of roads in severe, icy conditions while operating highly customized snowplow trucks. Eaton provided UltraShift PLUS VCS automated transmissions to help improve performance and simplify driving in these harsh conditions.

With Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS VCS transmissions installed on International 7600 trucks, the Road Commission saw more efficient, reliable, and safer vehicle operation. Drivers reported better traction and smoother shifting, reduced driveline issues, improved braking and control, and strong support from Eaton, leading the agency to choose Eaton for future truck orders.

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

Travis Bartholomew

General Superintendent