Allison 2500 performance

[KellyG]

We are considering a new chip truck and debating automatic transmission vs standard.
Is any body running a 20 yard chip truck - Bandit 1590 (or any 9500lb chipper ) combo with an Allison 2500
If so , how does this setup perform ? and - Would it be better to go with a 3500

 

[Gorman]

I am running an Allison 2200 I think on my cab over. It holds about 18 yards and it does it no problem while pulling a 7000 pound chipper. No problem at all.

 

[Menchhofer]

Just purchased 2015 Ford 750 with arbortech 20 yard body and Allison 2500. We pull 1590. Seems fine all around and do not expect any issues.

 

[frashdog]

Never hear anything bad about Allisons...till you hop/tune the engine up.

 

[Gorman]

My brother runs one in the concrete truck he drives. I dunno the model but a reman costs $10k.

 

[frashdog]

My brother runs one in the concrete truck he drives. I dunno the model but a reman costs $10k.

ouch..bet a clutch on a standard cost less eh?

 

[Gorman]

The boss man used to have standards but too many drivers blowing up clutches.
It's really something seeing a fully loaded 80k lbs truck taking off like nothing. The funny thing is that the boss opted for all Allisons in the fleet but spec'd all single frame trucks. Every 4 years they disassemble them to frame rails and have to check for cracks. Then sandblast, paint, and put them back together.

 

[djm]

Kelly get a 3500rds. 2500 is too light. Look up gcvwr on 2500. Dont skimp on the transmission.

 

[djm]

http://www.allisontransmission.com/...eries-brochure-sa3743en_final_lr.pdf?sfvrsn=4

 

[Reed2179]

We are considering a new chip truck and debating automatic transmission vs standard.
Is any body running a 20 yard chip truck - Bandit 1590 (or any 9500lb chipper ) combo with an Allison 2500
If so , how does this setup perform ? and - Would it be better to go with a 3500

I had trouble with the 3500 (one ton) type trucks with a 15 yard body and 8000# chipper even with the Allison trans. I've been running a CC5500 (Duramax & Allison), 4X4 and have had little issues since 2005. They're getting tough to find but the medium duty chevy's have been good to me.

 

[classictruckman]

2500 or 3500 doesn't refer to the truck model, it's the allison transmission model#

 

[Reed2179]

Thanks classic, 20cy of chip on a 3/4 chassis had me scratching my head.

 

[KellyG]

Thanks for all responses,
Have pulled the 1590 with a 2500 and a 3500. Definately going with the 3500