T-310MLR: Ten Speed Transmission
T-310MLR: Ten Speed Transmission
T-310MLR: Ten Speed Transmission
FEATURES
• Gearing • Countershafts (Continued)
All the T300 gearing uses a spur type design for maximum efficiency T300 a compact design and results in shorter transmission which
and minimum friction. Gear blanks are designed with the aid of com- improves driveline angularity.
puters to optimize the balance between weight and strength.Teeth are
cut to a precise geometry to insure quiet, uniform rotating motion and The countershafts are forged alloy steel with both integral and
then carburized to assure the intended loads can be carried without pressed-on gears.Tapered roller bearings, which have the highest
breaking or wearing. In top gears, dovetail clutch teeth maintain load carrying capacity in the smallest envelope, insure a smooth, long
engagement under varying loads. operating life.
Top gear in all T300 transmissions is an overdrive.The overdrive allows • Improved Shift Quality
required highway speeds to be met at the recommended engine All of the T300 transmissions are based on an ‘H’ shift pattern and fea-
speed with lower driveline torques Because driveline torques are lower, ture improvements to make the operation easier and more comfort-
lighter, less expensive shafts and slower, more durable rear axles carri- able.The shift rail profile and springs have been redesigned to smooth
ers can be speced. transitions in and out of neutral with each up and down shift.
Additionally, fine pitch sliding clutches permit quicker, smoother shifts
• Lubrication as well as improved durability. Shift levers have also been revised for a
Splash lubrication is standard for the T300. Gears and bearings tighter, more ergonomic shift pattern and isolated to reduce vibration.
receive lubrication from the lower countershaft dipping and spinning in
oil. For extreme operating conditions or unusually high loads, a pump Range shifts are executed after toggling a selector on the front of the
can be speced to assure lubricant flow to critical areas. Magnetic drain shift knob.
plugs are also standard as is a main case magnetic chip trap to • Shiftable Multi-Speed Reverse
remove metallic contaminants from circulation. The Mack exclusive shiftable multispeed reverse is invaluable in appli-
• Case cations operating in reverse for extended time periods or over long dis-
The T300 case is a permanent mold, high strength, aluminum alloy tances. After selecting ‘reverse’ via a rocker-type air switch on the knob,
casting . An SAE #1 bell housing is cast integral with the case to form operators can follow the same shift pattern as the forward gears and
a one-piece, light weight component with maximum rigidity and no progressively shift through different reverse speeds.The resulting flexi-
misalignment.Within the case, iron bearing retainers support counter- bility and control reduces cycle time and gives the T-310 wide rang-
shaft and mainshaft bearings to provide rigidity and fit integrity through- ing versatility in reverse.
out the life of the transmission. • Power Take-Off Capabilities
Because of the excellent heat transfer properties of aluminum, T300s As the leader in vocational applications, all the T300 transmissions
naturally run cool and have less requirement for auxiliary transmission offer as standard main case, speed dependent SAE 6 and 8 bolt PTO
oil coolers. For those applications which do require additional cooling, mounts on the right and left sides, respectively. Rear mounts on any of
oil-to-air and oil-to-water systems are available. the three countershafts are also available.
• Countershafts Additionally, the T-310MLR offers gear dependent 6 and 8 bolt mounts
The hallmark of the T300 is its triple countershaft design. Spreading on the right and left side of the compound case respectively. An
the load over three shafts rather than just two lowers the stress on optional, neutralizing range air cylinder permits operation of these
components and increases life.The layout of the three shafts gives the multi-speed PTOs while the vehicle is stationary.
1600
ENGINE SPEED (RPM)
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VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
T-310MLR w/1800 RPM ENGINE, REAR RATIO 4.64 AND 11R22.5 TIRES (BASED ON 498 TIRE REVS PER MILE)
The information in this brochure was accurate as of the day of publication. Mack
Trucks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications, equipment or
design, or to discontinue models or options without notice at any time.
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