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Construction

Gear up or down for the harshest environments and heaviest loads. The reliability and power of the Detroit Diesel DD13®, DD15® or DD16® engine with BlueTec® emissions technology has made its way under the hood of every type of heavy-duty vehicle on the market today: earthmovers, dump trucks, cement mixers, and just plain hard-working construction equipment.

Fire Apparatus

When you're fighting fires, there is no room for second best. That's why Detroit Diesel has been the industry standard in the custom chassis fire apparatus business for more than two decades. Advanced emissions control technology and reliability have led both Osh Kosh Corporation and Pierce Manufacturing to rely on the DD13 engine with SCR technology to meet 2010 EPA emissions standards and deliver greater serviceability, power and torque on-demand.

Government

Get there and get the job done. That's the bottom line when you're driving a garbage truck, snowplow, specialty construction, or service and delivery vehicle. Count on the Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines for the reliability and horsepower you need to get the job done right.

Motorcoach

With more than three decades of experience, virtually every North American motor coach manufacturer counts on Detroit Diesel engines. From tour coaches to line-haul coaches, the powerful DD13 rules the road as the primary diesel engine for big-time motor coach companies like MCI and Van Hool.

Motorhome

Superior fuel-economy, reliability and high residual value are not limited to long-haul trucking. The Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines bring Class A (bus, mid-size van camper and small RVs), Class B (modified, full-size van campers and mid-size RVs) and Class C (full-size motor homes, cut-away chassis and chassis mount) drivers the same top performance and sheer driving pleasure.

Over the Road

Pull the biggest hill or heaviest load with zero worries. With amazing power and torque response, the DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines make driving a pure pleasure. Add to that turbo compounding (DD15 and DD16 only) and proven EPA 2010 BlueTec technology that brings up to 5 percent better fuel-economy*...no wonder Detroit Diesel is the engine of choice for most of North America's biggest trucking companies. Not to mention Detroit Diesel also boasts 8.19 million commercial vehicle transmissions on the road today.

Service & Delivery

More power. Less work. The DD13 engine and Detroit Diesel transmissions were specifically tailored for stop-and-go operations. With less shifting, quieter braking and less driver fatigue, the DD13 delivers the serviceability and performance you need—and up to 5 percent better fuel economy.

Specialty Hauling

On the construction job site, at the mine or in the quarry, you need an engine that's durable, rugged and cost-efficient. You need to produce results 24/7. The same is true in the oil and gas fields, moving an oversized load or load of logs. That's where the DD15 and DD16 come in—each diesel engine boasts the reliability, horsepower and fuel-efficiency to help you get the job done day-in and day-out—and put more money to your bottom line.

Utility

Whether it's a boom, vacuum or sweeper truck, Detroit Diesel engines are up for the task. The DD13 with BlueTec® technology meets 2010 EPA compliance at the tailpipe—and delivers more efficient and dependable power every day.

* Comparing a DD15 EPA 2010 engine with BlueTec® emissions technology to a similarly spec'd DD15 EPA 2007 with comparable engine ratings and load weights