Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:45 pm
Twin split or a 16 speed splitter?
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What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
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Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:46 pm
Looks proper tidy in person am sure I saw it in Huddersfield of the main road near Mercedes dealer something like “go direct “the company was called
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:46 pm
JCB use loads of these still. Judging by the colour I would say this is one of theirs.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:48 pm
So what we don’t know what to do with a splitter gearbox, it’s called progress ! I bet you can’t clear your search history in 3 seconds but we can
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:49 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:49 pm
I wouldn't drive anything else an eaton splitter shift just as quick as an auto I know since I've had a drag race with one. Lol
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:49 pm
I may never get to drive a twin splitter, but if I had a chance then I would give it a go.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:50 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:52 pm
JCB still run a couple of those
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:52 pm
Love these posts
As a young driver back in the 90s I showed many “old school drivers” how to actually jockey an Eaton twin correctly
Saved the company a few bob on box rebuilds
As a young driver back in the 90s I showed many “old school drivers” how to actually jockey an Eaton twin correctly
Saved the company a few bob on box rebuilds
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:53 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:53 pm
Tbh you wouldn’t want one now especially in an ec11
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:54 pm
Most modern drivers wouldn’t have clue on any splitters all automatic now 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:03 pm
My favourite gearbox back then. The first few days were crunch, grind and wtf 
to get in each gear. But once mastered. Best gearbox 
to get in each gear. But once mastered. Best gearbox 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:03 pm
Great trucks proper gear boxes
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:04 pm
What is it with the eaten twin splitter it's not like it was a difficult box to master. I bet half you old boys were up in arms when they did away with the starting handle too
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:04 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:05 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:05 pm
Worked at coop Newhouse kept getting asked can I drive splitter eye iv drove a crash box
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:06 pm
Twin spliters ..done my time on them..don’t even want a gear stick in my car anymore..
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pm
We got 2 of these, ones on road and this is just getting ready to go back on 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pm
Same with this too 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:19 pm
Omg dont touch clutch to change gear easy after that
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:21 pm
Shunter at buyitdirect, proper cool looks freshly restore… I used to work there and thought it was amazing
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:23 pm
Nice truck mate.. 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:24 pm
Just like many of the older drivers don't have a clue how to do a manual entry or connect a phone to the Bluetooth in their cab. If those gearboxes were still common then the new drivers would have learned how to use them.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:25 pm
Twin splitter. Beautiful gearbox once you got used to it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:25 pm
Nothing like an ERF used to drive them for panic link
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:26 pm
Bone shaker
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:27 pm
Oh wow look at me I can do an Eaton splitter I'm so superior.
Most you guys stuck with this outdated tech wouldn't cope in a modern truck with all its features so wrap up trying to make put your better than the next man/woman because you have a manual gear box
Most you guys stuck with this outdated tech wouldn't cope in a modern truck with all its features so wrap up trying to make put your better than the next man/woman because you have a manual gear box
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:30 pm
Back in my day we used a horse and cart
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:32 pm
Nice, Nice, Nice 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:34 pm
Ffs, that's in better nick than 99 9% of our fleet!
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:35 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:36 pm
That's clean for a shunter what a shame and a proper gearbox
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm
I think it's disgraceful that you can take hgv test in an auto and still drive a manual I know times change but if all you have been taught is auto it's stupid and dangerous to go out in a manual as you will not be focusing on the road as for the Eaton twin split it's only hard work if you don't know it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm
I would love my students to do their training in a manual, but the requirement changed a good few years ago now with the authorities citing "the lack of availability of suitable vehicles" as the reason for the change. Since the vast majority of training vehicles are ex-haulage vehicles and most fleets are now auto, they reasoning is valid.Garydo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm I think it's disgraceful that you can take hgv test in an auto and still drive a manual I know times change but if all you have been taught is auto it's stupid and dangerous to go out in a manual as you will not be focusing on the road as for the Eaton twin split it's only hard work if you don't know it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm
so cars will go the same way soonJJamield6 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pmI would love my students to do their training in a manual, but the requirement changed a good few years ago now with the authorities citing "the lack of availability of suitable vehicles" as the reason for the change. Since the vast majority of training vehicles are ex-haulage vehicles and most fleets are now auto, they reasoning is valid.Garydo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm I think it's disgraceful that you can take hgv test in an auto and still drive a manual I know times change but if all you have been taught is auto it's stupid and dangerous to go out in a manual as you will not be focusing on the road as for the Eaton twin split it's only hard work if you don't know it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:39 pm
and people die as new drivers struggle with a manual box on our roadsJJamield6 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pmI would love my students to do their training in a manual, but the requirement changed a good few years ago now with the authorities citing "the lack of availability of suitable vehicles" as the reason for the change. Since the vast majority of training vehicles are ex-haulage vehicles and most fleets are now auto, they reasoning is valid.Garydo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm I think it's disgraceful that you can take hgv test in an auto and still drive a manual I know times change but if all you have been taught is auto it's stupid and dangerous to go out in a manual as you will not be focusing on the road as for the Eaton twin split it's only hard work if you don't know it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:39 pm
Currently there are numerous manual cars available, so it isn't going to happen anytime soon, but it wouldn't surprise me if manual tests do eventually become a thing of the past.Garydo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:39 pmand people die as new drivers struggle with a manual box on our roadsJJamield6 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pmI would love my students to do their training in a manual, but the requirement changed a good few years ago now with the authorities citing "the lack of availability of suitable vehicles" as the reason for the change. Since the vast majority of training vehicles are ex-haulage vehicles and most fleets are now auto, they reasoning is valid.Garydo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:38 pm I think it's disgraceful that you can take hgv test in an auto and still drive a manual I know times change but if all you have been taught is auto it's stupid and dangerous to go out in a manual as you will not be focusing on the road as for the Eaton twin split it's only hard work if you don't know it
I've never driven an electric vehicle, but am I correct in thinking these only have "Stop" and "Go" pedals?
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:40 pm
A great old truck
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:40 pm
And judging by the reverse,, neither as the driver
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:42 pm
this could be the Gaffers if t time stop taking it to bits 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:09 pm
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:11 pm
Many a tune played till you cracked it
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:13 pm
I learned to drive in one of these lol before I had any license of any kind
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:14 pm
Did my truck licence in oz with 18sp road ranger 6 yrs ago.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:16 pm
it’s Donnellys yellow peril!! 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:16 pm
Learned to drive in one.. there was some crunching and grinding for a few months
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:18 pm
Isn't that jcb brit European
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:19 pm
Can't beat the fight with the Eaton split and remembering what gear u was in pulling up a hill,
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:19 pm
Twin splitter
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:20 pm
‘Modern’ drivers shouldn't have any idea what to do with it, its not a modern device.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:22 pm
Proper rig
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:23 pm
Not every driver could use a splitter...but everyone can use and auto!!
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:24 pm
I'm not even sure what it is, is it the same as crash box?
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:26 pm
Bring them back all-day long
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:27 pm
I do a same as this one but in blue in colour, 3/4 mile from my depot
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:29 pm
That's good to see. My first unit was an ERF back in 93.. she was an old girl then with no radio. My first lorry before that was an old Scammell tipper.. she was hard to drive. I dont even know the name of the gear box but I cried once or twice using it lol.. drivers nowadays don't know how lucky they are.. blah blah blah...
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:29 pm
This was what i used tk rock about in. As good as it could be, it was also an absolute pain in the arse to drive sometimes.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:30 pm
I new the Eton .. it was a pain out the road as well in the yard.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:31 pm
Great box
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:31 pm
What’s a Eaton splitter ???
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:32 pm
I could drive that with my eyes closed within seconds of sitting on seat
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:32 pm
Is this the one at buy it direct Huddersfield ?
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:33 pm
That ERF was the 4 wheeler at Express Chilled Distribution, formerly called Blakes in Alcester.
JCB also have two other ERF that are EX- Express originally blue, but they had a full restoration.
JCB also have two other ERF that are EX- Express originally blue, but they had a full restoration.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:33 pm
When the brand new to the industry driver in the 70's and 80's had these trucks for the very first time, they didn't know either. It's called learning.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:34 pm
There’s a reason ERF are no more. They were crap
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:35 pm
Best box ever made 
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:35 pm
English Road Failure
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:36 pm
If you can't find em, grind em.
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:39 pm
Yesteryear gearbox lol I've heard all about by the fossils that I work with lol
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:40 pm
Just bang the range selector up once you are in top gear (4th) in the gear box and then goto 5th gear which was the first gear when you started.
Next you be telling us young guys we don’t know what t do with a women when we get one in our hands lol!
Next you be telling us young guys we don’t know what t do with a women when we get one in our hands lol!
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:41 pm
I’d love to see that done in this but I’m sure your just taking the p
Re: What about this old truck, still in service as a shunter modern drivers have no idea what to do with the Eaton
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:43 pm
Same as my first unit, played every tune on that gearbox for the first 2 weeks then loved it.