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Unmatched Versatility
With a wide range of horsepower and torque configurations available, you'll
find Detroit Diesel engines on the job in many applications, from fire and
emergency vehicles to the school buses taking children to school each day –
wherever dependability is required.
Reliable in All Applications
Detroit Diesel has been the industry standard in the Custom Chassis Firetruck
business for over two decades. Available in virtually every Custom Chassis OEM,
the Series 60 will remain the leader for years to come. Detroit Diesel's
Electronic Control System (DDEC) has the Pressure governor built in exclusively
for the firetruck industry, a feature that is not available from any other
engine manufacturer. The MBE 926 engine is the logical choice for the
commercial chassis and is available in trucks offered by Freightliner and
Sterling with ratings that are a perfect match for this application. Detroit
Diesel engines are EPA Certified today and will meet the 2007 emission
standard.
Detroit Diesel engines are available as standard or optional power by virtually
every North American Motorcoach manufacturer. Detroit Diesel electronically
controlled engines feature high performance, and superior fuel economy. Options
include driver management programs, electronic diagnostic analysis and engine
performance data storage. The result is the dependability needed for the
Motorcoach industry.
Thomas Built buses with MBE power means success is your next stop. The MBE 900
engine Detroit Diesel engines have the power to carry more students on longer
routes, the maneuverability to navigate in short spaces, and durability to make
frequent starts and stops. High-torque at low rpm delivers strong acceleration
all day long. It's easy to see why the MBE engines score so high among school
bus drivers and children.
Detroit Diesel power means there are no limits for Motorhome owners on the open road. The Detroit Diesel
engine family provides Motorhome drivers with great performance, superior fuel
economy, reliability, low cost of operation, high residual value, and maximum
driver satisfaction. And, with more than 800 service locations nationwide,
parts and service support is readily available.