Allison Transmissions's 3000 Series fully automatic transmission has been selected for 15 new road sweepers by Go Plant.

“We’ve upgraded to the Allison transmissions because of the reduced lifecycle costs and the improved vehicle driveline – something which inevitably suffers a high level of wear and tear during road sweeping activities,” said Aiden Garvey, regional manager for Go Plant.

“It is imperative that our vehicles are on the road as required."

Manufactured by body-builder Johnston Sweepers, the vehicles are based on the Euro 6 DAF LF 220 chassis supplied by DAF dealer Greenhous.

Go Plant specified the Allison fully automatic transmissions to reduce driveline maintenance expenses previously experienced with automated manual transmissions (AMTs).

The order is just part of a major investment by Go Plant, which has ordered 48 new vehicles in the first quarter of 2015 alone.

Go Plant’s fleet of more than 300 road sweepers operates all over the U.K., cleaning construction sites, roadwork projects, factories and haulage yards for both private and public sectors.

The vehicles often work around the clock in arduous stop-start conditions, travelling at an average of 3mph when sweeping.