Eaton fuller 18-speed UltraShift Transmission - Review

Our review of the Eaton fuller 18 speed ultrashift transmission.

[Youbibaby]

I got crippled in 2007 while on duty and was suppose to never be able to drive again. These automatic trucks makes it seem possible that one day I may return to work since there is no shifting so I wont have to worry about my left leg and that damn clutch. Thanks for posting this dude. I hear now over half of the trucks out on the road are automatic. If I do go back I know I will miss the stick but reality is what it is for me.

[FaLlEn]

You never know how relaxing it is to drive in LA traffic until you driven it with one of these newer Gen ultrashifts I prefer the 13spd but 4 hours in traffic and my knee never got numb or fatigued getting old suck but you learn to enjoy components that make your day go easier.

[lfcfan]

I got an older Eaton Ultrashift (10 spd) paired with a C15. I changed the clutch @ 680K, and changed the tranny @890k. I never had problems catching a gear at any speed, and it shifts smoothly. My complain is when backing up. I have to rev it up so it'll move, and that can be a problem if you're in a tight spot. The other problem, it's slow when I'm taking off even when empty, also, after unloading a heavy load, it takes you 2 or 3 take offs before the foot gets to adjust for the trottel because it's empty and lite. The newer models got a creep mode that takes care of the backing up, and keeping a steady slow speed in traffic conditions. Overall, I would say, I wish I had something like it long ago, maybe it would've helped my shoulder & knee feel better today, and more saving in the account, because it saves diesel for sure. Lastly, I don't think anyone can argue about freeing your right hand. You have the freedom from the stick to do things that you can't otherwise, things like fix your logs, make a call, grab a bite, pick your nose etc... LOL. Stay safe, and be aware of the dang 4 wheelers, and you need a stick to assure your manhood, so be it.

[diastatedave]

I will take a fuller manual 18 spd transmission over these any school guy here....To much electrical BS computer sensor stuff to go is why new trucks today are so expensive and are being towed to the dealerships because of a def problem computer problem sensor problem and your sitting along the road a jobsite or wherever....If I ever bought a automatic transmission on a heavy truck it would be an these Fuller Autoshifts are SemiAutomatic Manual or whatever you can have bashing your video it was very not know alot about them but I have seen enough...Do like the Petes 567s and

[thereckchanic]

These are still manual transmissions hooked to a computer and an air clutch . These are not automatics, though they drive like one. I would never go back to manuals. I can shift on the fly while you old school are still stuck waiting for rpm and tranny speed to match.

[vflrockytop]

I've put almost 500, 000 miles on a 10 speed smart shift Eaton. I still miss banging gears myself but I've never had any issues with the auto bullshit. But I still hate it.

[MegaGeorge]

Allison is the way to go for automatics in big trucks. Especially off road and backup crawling. because the Allison has the torque converter instead of a computer controlled dry clutch to transfer starting torque in either forward or reverse gear. The Allison does cost more to spec. But it is a better transmission due to the smoothness of operation, like a car's transmission and it's legendary reliability.

[wesleybaxley]

Is still pays the same still make money the tires are turning

[wesleybaxley]

This is what companies are going to Auto

[geoestrada]

I drive 10 automatic transmission and sometimes it’s sucks on hills I have to help the stupid transmission driving manually it’s better,

[colbornfarms]

Is it an engine brake or a jacobs?
Jake is short is Jacobs

[theGovnr]

Great informative video! Can you please try to do one like this with the Allison Auto?

[satpalsidhu]

ITs piece of crap. Specially if you back up on Ashphalt spreader.Buy allison if you need auto transmission.

[johnnybigmack]

Lol hope it's got a SWIFT protection mode LMAO:)

[chuckg]

I didn't see a thing a manual can't do with the right match between throttle and gear selection, including creeping forward or reverse!

[samwenske]

What engine does this truck run on? Detroit? Cummins?

[SteveCarras]

ON the STEERING WHEEL?? Even more a challenge than the 1947 GMC four-speed Greyhoundtm SIlversides highway buses! :_) MImagien two sticks on the column (LOL!)

[cbmech]

This any better than the Volvo I shift?

[simonquesi]

I would not buy it if I was a owner operator but if I’m a company driver I would drive it cuz if it breaks I’ll just call the 1800 number 🤣

[downunderthunder]

No thanks i have driven these nothing but a nightmare with a trailer on, if its not a manual im Not interested!