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One good reason for buying an ERF is the driveline, While ERF has offered other combinations the Cummins/Eaton/ Mentor blend of proprietary components is a reliable, well-matched combination. Cummins' Mir engine with Celect engine management provides protection against misuse as well giving precise fuel injection that has placed it among the most frugal engines in the 38o/4o5hp power bracket With Road Relay and the Inroads software package fleet managers can enhance the performance of the ECIT and, by analysing this information can improve fuel consumption across the fleet Eaton's 16-speed transmission is simply the best heavy truck synchromesh manual box in the business. Gearshifts are easy, smooth and quick while the Mentor drive ax.1( has maintained the reputation of the former Rockwell name. ERF's fleet-spec sleeper cab lacks the living space most drivers would wish for but few would complain about the high-roof Olympic cab. The composite structure is not in the least inferior to steel—on the contrary— but it's only affordable for small production runs.