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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Long known for its prominence in
the heavy-duty diesel engine market, Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) is
proving it's a driving force in medium-duty and vocational markets as well.
Today, the company announced it is offering new un-restricted ratings for its
900 series Mercedes-Benz MBE 900 engine, as well as the launch of Rear Engine
Power Take-Off (REPTO) for its MBE 4000 engine.
"With the enhancements to these engines, we are now able to provide
coverage for virtually all vocational markets in North America," said Carsten
Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer of Detroit Diesel
Corporation.
The MBE 900 and MBE 4000 engines are available in vehicles produced by
business units of Freightliner LLC. Freightliner LLC is the largest
manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in North America and a leading manufacturer
of medium-duty and specialized, commercial vehicles. Detroit Diesel
Corporation and Freightliner LLC are both part of DaimlerChrysler.
MBE 900 Offers More Ratings
The MBE 900 engine, which was launched in the North American market in
1999, now offers un-restricted ratings for the 7.2-liter version covering 250
through 330 horsepower. Previously, the 300 and 330 horsepower ratings were
limited to fire and emergency applications. In addition, the un-restricted
ratings reinforce DDC's breadth in medium-duty applications by providing its
customers a full-line of engines that span from 170 to 330 horsepower.
The MBE 900 provides 80 percent of its available torque at 1,100 RPM -
providing significant pulling power for vocational uses such as construction
dump trucks or refuse applications. Also, the MBE 900 provides the best
power-to-weight ratio in its class - allowing for better vehicle and payload
performance required for these applications.
Furthermore, the MBE 900's industry-leading durability and reliability not
only make this a natural fit for vocational applications, but recreational
vehicles as well.
"With the increased growth we are experiencing in the recreational vehicle
industry, leveraging the MBE 900 as an option is an added incentive for RV
buyers," said Jack Conlan, president of Freightliner Custom Chassis
Corporation. "We only want the best and most reliable engines for our RV
customers."
MBE 4000 with REPTO Launches
Introduced into the North American market in late 2001, the MBE 4000 has
shown strong acceptance across a wide variety of applications within the on-
highway and vocational markets.
"A significant part of acceptance for this engine in the NAFTA market is
the high level of available torque from the engine," said Reinhardt. "And
now, REPTO provides a foothold needed to compete in the concrete industry and
other specialized industries."
Orders are being accepted now with production for the MBE 4000 with REPTO
commencing in the third quarter of 2005. REPTO enhances the vocational profile
of this engine as it enables DDC to access new markets that are dependent on
this feature, such as concrete mixers, vacuum trucks, brick and block trucks,
log haulers equipped with loading carriers and other vocational markets.
The MBE 4000 engine with REPTO features a direct 1.243:1 ratio powered
through the engine camshaft gear. It provides continuous power up to 170-
horsepower and 442 ft-lbs. of torque. The design also features an isolated
coupling that dampens torsional vibration, which is commonly seen in concrete
mixer applications. Additionally, this reduces maintenance costs and extends
the overall life of the chassis.
Detroit Diesel Corporation is the leading manufacturer of on-highway
heavy-duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market. The company offers
a complete line of engines from 170 to 515 horsepower for the on-highway and
vocational markets. Through its corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan,
Detroit Diesel is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and service of
these products, in addition to supporting alternative and hybrid engine
strategies for the commercial truck marketplace. Detroit Diesel is a
subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and part of the Freightliner Group.
SOURCE Detroit Diesel Corporation
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CONTACT:
Liane Bilicki of Detroit Diesel Corporation,
+1-313-592-5266, liane.bilicki@detroitdiesel.com
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