Detroit has taken the millions of hours of reliability of the DT12 automated manual transmission and engineered it into two new models designed and tested with vocational customers in mind -- the Detroit® DT12®-V and DT12®-VX. Now your operators can enjoy the rugged performance of the DT12 in pavers, dump trucks, logging trucks and more, no matter what remote corner of the world they're working in. Learn more...
Gearing
A wider overall ratio for improved startability and low speed maneuverability with a new planetary gear set design for greater input torque and GCW limits with improved durability.
Rock-Free Mode
Staying in drive and using the accelerator pedal gives the ability to break free from wheel-stuck situations and related downtime.
Off-Road Mode
Specifically designed to take on off-road driving conditions with optimized shift maps for extreme road conditions.
Paver Mode
The DT12-V and the DT12-VX enable a constant flow to paving machines by shifting from Neutral to Drive without depressing the brake pedal.
Side PTO
The DT12's side PTO provides dependable performance and, when combined with the rear PTO, offers dual PTO usage that further increases job flexibility and application coverage.
Power Launch
Automatically increases engine speed up to 1,200 RPM during launch for smooth, powerful takeoffs with heavy loads while protecting the clutch and driveline.