INDIANAPOLIS, September 17, 2024 – Allison Transmission is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with LiuGong, a top-tier global construction equipment manufacturer, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Balikpapan, Indonesia. The signing ceremony was part of a customer ride-and-drive event showcasing LiuGong’s latest 70-ton DW105A Wide Body Dump Truck (WBDT) equipped with Allison’s innovative 4800 Wide Body Dump Series™ (WBD) transmission.

"We are pleased to showcase our latest strategic advancements alongside Allison Transmission,” said Pan Hengliang, Vice President - Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our efforts to deliver robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers."

The event was attended by over 200 customers and partners who experienced firsthand the capabilities of the new Liugong DW105A truck. Designed to handle the most challenging environments, the truck is equipped with the Allison 4800 WBD fully automatic transmission, which is specifically designed for the severe duty-cycles that WBDTs are put through in tough mining environments.

"Today’s signing underscores our shared dedication to serving the needs of the growing Indonesian mining industry and beyond," said Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director, Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission. "Our longstanding partnership with LiuGong has been instrumental in our success in the global mining sector, and this agreement promises continued collaboration and innovation."

Learn more about Allison’s efforts to enhance productivity at mines around the world at allisontransmission.com.