Driveline and Transmissions

The driveline and transmission challenges of agricultural & industrial vehicles are frequently unique to each application and require engineering based on a deep technical knowledge and broad industrial experience. Ricardo is a market leader in this highly specialist area

A global transmission and driveline partner for all vehicle and equipment types:

• Design of and development of powershift, powersplit and hybrid transmissions, axles, wet brake systems and final drives
• Transmission upgrades for performance or reliability
• Design engineering, including comprehensive computer aided engineering (CAE) methods to optimize designs before prototypes are made
• Specialist know-how in design of wet clutch modules; thermal, power and energy analysis and design of balance piston and selective lubrication control
• Complete design of hydraulics and associated control systems, including algorithm software, hardware development and calibration
• Comprehensive in-house transmission and component test facilities
• In-house manufacturing facilities for complete transmissions, axles and components