Key Takeaways:
- Allison Transmission collaborates with KS Pulverizadores to launch the first Allison-equipped agriculture sprayer in Brazil, showcasing at the Show Rural Coopavel tradeshow.
- This partnership signifies Allison’s strategic initiative to expand in markets outside North America, following success in the Argentine sprayer market.
- The integration of Allison’s 2000 Series™ transmissions into KS Pulverizadores’ ag sprayers aims to enhance vehicle performance and productivity for the agriculture industry.
Allison Transmission, a global leader in propulsion solutions, has announced a significant milestone in its expansion efforts by introducing Brazil’s first Allison-equipped agriculture sprayer. In partnership with KS Pulverizadores, the unveiling took place at the Show Rural Coopavel, an influential agriculture industry tradeshow in Cascavel, Brazil. This move is part of Allison’s broader strategy to extend its reach and impact within the agriculture equipment market outside North America, building on its achievements in Argentina since 2015.
Strategic Collaboration for Industry Innovation
KS Pulverizadores, a premier Brazilian agriculture equipment manufacturer, has chosen to integrate Allison’s 2000 Series™ transmissions into their agriculture sprayers. This decision aims to provide customers with enhanced vehicle performance, particularly improved maneuverability across diverse soil conditions. Alexandre Kleinschmitt, Co-Owner of KS Pulverizadores, expressed pride in the collaboration, stating, “We’re proud to integrate Allison’s proven fully automatic transmission into our agriculture sprayer to provide our customers with a product that is specifically designed to meet the unique challenges of the industry. Allison transmissions are built for reliability and durability, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Allison to offer a truly differentiated solution that will increase vehicle performance and productivity.”
Technological Advantages for the Agriculture Sector
Allison’s fully automatic transmissions bring several advantages to the agriculture sector, including the company’s patented torque converter which provides optimal torque to the wheels while maintaining stable engine speeds, effectively preventing slipping. Additionally, Allison’s Continuous Power Technology™ ensures smoother, seamless shifts, superior acceleration, and better startability, all contributing to enhanced driver comfort. The absence of clutches in Allison transmissions also means lower maintenance and repair costs, allowing for more operational time in the field.
Expanding Global Presence
Heidi Schutte, Vice President of EMEA, APAC, and South America Sales at Allison Transmission, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, “We are proud to announce our collaboration with KS Pulverizadores to bring fully automatic ag sprayers to Brazil. This new opportunity expands our global presence and offers great potential for growth as Allison enters a new application in South America’s largest economy.”
