Caterpillar 966, 972 Wheel Loaders

The Cat 966 and Cat 972 Next Generation Caterpillar wheel loaders each have 321 and 339 horsepower. The two Caterpillar medium wheel loaders have working weights of 51,124 and 54,858 pounds, respectively. Both are offered in an XE version with a continuous variable gearbox (CVT), which improves fuel economy by up to 35% compared to the outgoing ...

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The latest equipment considerations for aggregate operations

Aspects of the machinery used in aggregate plants   Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas entered the ADT market by releasing two articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The  HA30 and HA45 ADTs, according to Hyundai, are designed to compete in the 30- and 45-ton sectors. Orders for the trucks are currently being accepted by Hyundai's ...

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New Cat 350 excavator offers optimal efficiency through integrated tech

For maximum effectiveness, the Cat 350 excavator features integrated technologies.   Large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) can be added to the Cat 350 Excavator for efficiency that is unmatched in its class. Additionally, it has a powerful digging force and swing torque.   The 350 consumes up to 13% less gasoline than the Cat ...

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Caterpillar 966, 972 Wheel Loaders

The Cat 966 and Cat 972 Next Generation Caterpillar wheel loaders each have 321 and 339 horsepower. The two Caterpillar medium wheel loaders have working weights of 51,124 and 54,858 pounds, respectively. Both are offered in an XE version with a continuous variable gearbox (CVT), which improves fuel economy by up to 35% compared to the outgoing ...

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The latest equipment considerations for aggregate operations

Aspects of the machinery used in aggregate plants   Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas entered the ADT market by releasing two articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The  HA30 and HA45 ADTs, according to Hyundai, are designed to compete in the 30- and 45-ton sectors. Orders for the trucks are currently being accepted by Hyundai's ...

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New Cat 350 excavator offers optimal efficiency through integrated tech

For maximum effectiveness, the Cat 350 excavator features integrated technologies.   Large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) can be added to the Cat 350 Excavator for efficiency that is unmatched in its class. Additionally, it has a powerful digging force and swing torque.   The 350 consumes up to 13% less gasoline than the Cat ...

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Caterpillar 966, 972 Wheel Loaders

The Cat 966 and Cat 972 Next Generation Caterpillar wheel loaders each have 321 and 339 horsepower. The two Caterpillar medium wheel loaders have working weights of 51,124 and 54,858 pounds, respectively. Both are offered in an XE version with a continuous variable gearbox (CVT), which improves fuel economy by up to 35% compared to the outgoing ...

Read More

The latest equipment considerations for aggregate operations

Aspects of the machinery used in aggregate plants   Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas entered the ADT market by releasing two articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The  HA30 and HA45 ADTs, according to Hyundai, are designed to compete in the 30- and 45-ton sectors. Orders for the trucks are currently being accepted by Hyundai's ...

Read More

New Cat 350 excavator offers optimal efficiency through integrated tech

For maximum effectiveness, the Cat 350 excavator features integrated technologies.   Large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) can be added to the Cat 350 Excavator for efficiency that is unmatched in its class. Additionally, it has a powerful digging force and swing torque.   The 350 consumes up to 13% less gasoline than the Cat ...

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2001-2004 GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX BUYER’S GUIDE

GUIDE FOR GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX   INFORMATION GENERAL/HISTORY OF LB7   After Dodge partnered with Cummins and fundamentally altered the heavy-duty truck landscape, GM revealed a diesel engine that would eventually help them establish themselves as a competitive opponent in the diesel business. The Duramax diesel took the place of the...

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The 450hp Duramax-Powered ’58 Chevy Apache

The '58 Chevy Apache's 450-horsepower Duramax engine   When we first saw Bill Cielo's '58 Chevy truck at a neighboring dyno event, we virtually ran up to it to see whether it was diesel-powered. Fortunately, the factory-installed LBZ Duramax engine revealed the truck to be a diesel, and it was the cleanest one we've ever seen. It was even...

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ULTIMATE WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION

WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION AT ITS BEST   We elevated a very normal Chevrolet 3500 dually to a whole new level with a number of components designed to make this truck even better for working and hauling. In order to upgrade the 01 Factory transmission lines on the Allison-equipped Duramax trucks that have historically been prone ...

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2001-2004 GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX BUYER’S GUIDE

GUIDE FOR GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX   INFORMATION GENERAL/HISTORY OF LB7   After Dodge partnered with Cummins and fundamentally altered the heavy-duty truck landscape, GM revealed a diesel engine that would eventually help them establish themselves as a competitive opponent in the diesel business. The Duramax diesel took the place of the...

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The 450hp Duramax-Powered ’58 Chevy Apache

The '58 Chevy Apache's 450-horsepower Duramax engine   When we first saw Bill Cielo's '58 Chevy truck at a neighboring dyno event, we virtually ran up to it to see whether it was diesel-powered. Fortunately, the factory-installed LBZ Duramax engine revealed the truck to be a diesel, and it was the cleanest one we've ever seen. It was even...

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ULTIMATE WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION

WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION AT ITS BEST   We elevated a very normal Chevrolet 3500 dually to a whole new level with a number of components designed to make this truck even better for working and hauling. In order to upgrade the 01 Factory transmission lines on the Allison-equipped Duramax trucks that have historically been prone ...

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2001-2004 GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX BUYER’S GUIDE

GUIDE FOR GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX   INFORMATION GENERAL/HISTORY OF LB7   After Dodge partnered with Cummins and fundamentally altered the heavy-duty truck landscape, GM revealed a diesel engine that would eventually help them establish themselves as a competitive opponent in the diesel business. The Duramax diesel took the place of the...

Read More

The 450hp Duramax-Powered ’58 Chevy Apache

The '58 Chevy Apache's 450-horsepower Duramax engine   When we first saw Bill Cielo's '58 Chevy truck at a neighboring dyno event, we virtually ran up to it to see whether it was diesel-powered. Fortunately, the factory-installed LBZ Duramax engine revealed the truck to be a diesel, and it was the cleanest one we've ever seen. It was even...

Read More

ULTIMATE WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION

WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION AT ITS BEST   We elevated a very normal Chevrolet 3500 dually to a whole new level with a number of components designed to make this truck even better for working and hauling. In order to upgrade the 01 Factory transmission lines on the Allison-equipped Duramax trucks that have historically been prone ...

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The Latest Fuel-Sipping Engines

The Fuel-Efficient Motors   There are engines that are cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possibly more trustworthy than older models. The bulk of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in North America produced considerably modified engines last year to comply with the GHG17 emissions requirements issued by the US Environmental Protection ...

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Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup

Here is the 2021 engine lineup from Cummins   Cummins has broadened the use of a number of technologies with the launch of its 2021 X12 and X15 engine portfolio. These technologies were previously only accessible on X15 Efficiency Series engines.   The oil drain intervals and fuel efficiency are also getting better.   ...

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What’s not to like about lower fuel costs and reduced emissions?

What more could you want than lower gas prices and fewer pollutants?   In a time when diesel costs are higher than ever, the American Power Group Inc. is optimistic that its dual-fuel strategy for heavy-duty trucking will raise interest among owner-operators and small fleets.   The $25,000 improvement swaps out one of a Class 8 ...

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Cummins ISX History

The Cummins ISX's past   Throughout Cummins’ history the company's top diesel engine has been the Cummins ISX Engine. The engine faces challenges despite being a workhorse.   The popular N14 Series was superseded in 2001 by the Cummins ISX Engine. Since the Cummins N14 was such a fantastic engine, diesel engine enthusiasts adored...

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Using The Timing Wedges For Cummins ISX Engines

Use of Cummins ISX Engine Timing Wedges   General Instructions for Using the Timing Wedges on Cummins ISX Engines   Before timing the Cummins ISX, as usual, refer to your owner's manual for the most accurate and complete instructions.   Prior to getting started, it's important to remember that the timing pin must be ...

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Cummins Isx Engine Specs, Reviews & Problems

Cummins Isx Engine Issues, Reviews, and Specifications   Cummins has built a strong reputation for itself over the years, but how did it get here? The development of Cummins from a strong partnership to a fantastic engine manufacturing company will be discussed. You will discover more about the features of the Cummins ISX series, some of ...

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The Latest Fuel-Sipping Engines

The Fuel-Efficient Motors   There are engines that are cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possibly more trustworthy than older models. The bulk of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in North America produced considerably modified engines last year to comply with the GHG17 emissions requirements issued by the US Environmental Protection ...

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Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup

Here is the 2021 engine lineup from Cummins   Cummins has broadened the use of a number of technologies with the launch of its 2021 X12 and X15 engine portfolio. These technologies were previously only accessible on X15 Efficiency Series engines.   The oil drain intervals and fuel efficiency are also getting better.   ...

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What’s not to like about lower fuel costs and reduced emissions?

What more could you want than lower gas prices and fewer pollutants?   In a time when diesel costs are higher than ever, the American Power Group Inc. is optimistic that its dual-fuel strategy for heavy-duty trucking will raise interest among owner-operators and small fleets.   The $25,000 improvement swaps out one of a Class 8 ...

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Cummins ISX History

The Cummins ISX's past   Throughout Cummins’ history the company's top diesel engine has been the Cummins ISX Engine. The engine faces challenges despite being a workhorse.   The popular N14 Series was superseded in 2001 by the Cummins ISX Engine. Since the Cummins N14 was such a fantastic engine, diesel engine enthusiasts adored...

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Using The Timing Wedges For Cummins ISX Engines

Use of Cummins ISX Engine Timing Wedges   General Instructions for Using the Timing Wedges on Cummins ISX Engines   Before timing the Cummins ISX, as usual, refer to your owner's manual for the most accurate and complete instructions.   Prior to getting started, it's important to remember that the timing pin must be ...

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Cummins Isx Engine Specs, Reviews & Problems

Cummins Isx Engine Issues, Reviews, and Specifications   Cummins has built a strong reputation for itself over the years, but how did it get here? The development of Cummins from a strong partnership to a fantastic engine manufacturing company will be discussed. You will discover more about the features of the Cummins ISX series, some of ...

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The Latest Fuel-Sipping Engines

The Fuel-Efficient Motors   There are engines that are cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possibly more trustworthy than older models. The bulk of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in North America produced considerably modified engines last year to comply with the GHG17 emissions requirements issued by the US Environmental Protection ...

Read More

Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup

Here is the 2021 engine lineup from Cummins   Cummins has broadened the use of a number of technologies with the launch of its 2021 X12 and X15 engine portfolio. These technologies were previously only accessible on X15 Efficiency Series engines.   The oil drain intervals and fuel efficiency are also getting better.   ...

Read More

What’s not to like about lower fuel costs and reduced emissions?

What more could you want than lower gas prices and fewer pollutants?   In a time when diesel costs are higher than ever, the American Power Group Inc. is optimistic that its dual-fuel strategy for heavy-duty trucking will raise interest among owner-operators and small fleets.   The $25,000 improvement swaps out one of a Class 8 ...

Read More

Cummins ISX History

The Cummins ISX's past   Throughout Cummins’ history the company's top diesel engine has been the Cummins ISX Engine. The engine faces challenges despite being a workhorse.   The popular N14 Series was superseded in 2001 by the Cummins ISX Engine. Since the Cummins N14 was such a fantastic engine, diesel engine enthusiasts adored...

Read More

Using The Timing Wedges For Cummins ISX Engines

Use of Cummins ISX Engine Timing Wedges   General Instructions for Using the Timing Wedges on Cummins ISX Engines   Before timing the Cummins ISX, as usual, refer to your owner's manual for the most accurate and complete instructions.   Prior to getting started, it's important to remember that the timing pin must be ...

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Cummins Isx Engine Specs, Reviews & Problems

Cummins Isx Engine Issues, Reviews, and Specifications   Cummins has built a strong reputation for itself over the years, but how did it get here? The development of Cummins from a strong partnership to a fantastic engine manufacturing company will be discussed. You will discover more about the features of the Cummins ISX series, some of ...

Read More

The Latest Fuel-Sipping Engines

The Fuel-Efficient Motors   There are engines that are cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possibly more trustworthy than older models. The bulk of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in North America produced considerably modified engines last year to comply with the GHG17 emissions requirements issued by the US Environmental Protection ...

Read More

Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup

Here is the 2021 engine lineup from Cummins   Cummins has broadened the use of a number of technologies with the launch of its 2021 X12 and X15 engine portfolio. These technologies were previously only accessible on X15 Efficiency Series engines.   The oil drain intervals and fuel efficiency are also getting better.   ...

Read More

What’s not to like about lower fuel costs and reduced emissions?

What more could you want than lower gas prices and fewer pollutants?   In a time when diesel costs are higher than ever, the American Power Group Inc. is optimistic that its dual-fuel strategy for heavy-duty trucking will raise interest among owner-operators and small fleets.   The $25,000 improvement swaps out one of a Class 8 ...

Read More

Cummins ISX History

The Cummins ISX's past   Throughout Cummins’ history the company's top diesel engine has been the Cummins ISX Engine. The engine faces challenges despite being a workhorse.   The popular N14 Series was superseded in 2001 by the Cummins ISX Engine. Since the Cummins N14 was such a fantastic engine, diesel engine enthusiasts adored...

Read More

Using The Timing Wedges For Cummins ISX Engines

Use of Cummins ISX Engine Timing Wedges   General Instructions for Using the Timing Wedges on Cummins ISX Engines   Before timing the Cummins ISX, as usual, refer to your owner's manual for the most accurate and complete instructions.   Prior to getting started, it's important to remember that the timing pin must be ...

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Cummins Isx Engine Specs, Reviews & Problems

Cummins Isx Engine Issues, Reviews, and Specifications   Cummins has built a strong reputation for itself over the years, but how did it get here? The development of Cummins from a strong partnership to a fantastic engine manufacturing company will be discussed. You will discover more about the features of the Cummins ISX series, some of ...

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Mack adds more efficient MP8 and aerodynamic options for Anthem tractor

Mack enhances the MP8 and provides more aerodynamic options for the tractor Anthem   Mack Trucks said that its Mack HE+ package and a 13-liter engine with exceptional efficiency would be available as options for its Mack Anthem vehicles.   According to Roy Horton, director of product planning at Mack Trucks, Anthems with the MP8HE ...

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Mack Adds Mack MP8 505C+ to Engine Lineup

Mack Expands the Lineup of Engines with the Mack MP8 505C+   The Mack® MP8® 505C+ is aimed towards customers seeking a powerful, high-performing 13-liter engine.   The 13-liter MP8 engine that powers the MP8 505C+ generates 505 horsepower and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque. with torque. using torque. The MP8 505C+ gives the maximum ...

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Mack introduces new generation MP8 engine

Mack MP8 engine generation   The Econodyne engine for on-highway customers is the MP8 Econodyne+ engine from Mack Trucks. The 13-liter engine is rated at 1,860 ft-lb and 505 HP. Torque is offered in Pinnacle models.   Utilizing the company's EconoBoost torque control system, the MP8 Econodyne+ engine provides an additional 200 ft-lb ...

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Mack unveils powerfully efficient MP7 405SE engine

Mack introduces the potently effective MP7 405SE engine   With 405 horsepower and 1,560 lb-ft of torque, the MP7 405SE optimizes fuel efficiency while offering all the power required for the job.   The Super Econodyne system was developed to generate a fully functional Mack Pedigree Powertrain using just Mack-exclusive parts. Without...

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Mack Introduces MP7 Super Econodyne Powertrain

Mack MP7 Super Econodyne Engine   The MP7 405 Super Econodyne powertrain will be able to generate 405 horsepower and 1,560 pound-feet of torque, in order to improve fuel efficiency.   This powertrain from Mack, the MP7, carries the company's Super Econodyne certification and may save 4 percent on fuel when paired with an automatic ...

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ROAD TEST: MACK’S MP7 ENGINE

MACK'S MP7 Engine Road Test   The fundamental parts of the engines, including the block, pistons, crank, gear train, camshaft, etc., were meant to be largely interchangeable. The fluctuations would originate from the ECM, or electronic control module, of the engine. "The variations would be more noticeable than the similarities," was the ...

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MaxxForce 10 9.3L

MaxxForce 10 9.3 liter The highest output of the 9.3-liter Navistar MaxxForce 10 diesel engine was 350 horsepower and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. The Class 8 International TranStar and WorkStar commercial vehicles employ the inline-six MaxxForce 10 engine. It has steel-crowned two-piece pistons, a reinforced engine block, and a titanium turbocharger...

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Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines

Thanks to Navistar, the MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines have SCR.   By equipping its MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10 engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment, according to Navistar, it will complete the conversion of its mid-range engines to SCR.   The company previously sold the International DuraStar with the Cummins...

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Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9, 10

SCR was added to MaxxForce 9, 10 by Navistar.   Navistar, Inc. aims to expand the selection of vehicle modifications and powertrain options available on models of vocational trucks offered under the International brand in addition to adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines. &...

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Navistar Ships SCR-Equipped Vocational Models

Vocational models are shipped by Navistar with SCR.   Navistar Inc. has been supplying clients with two variations of its own 9.3-liter engine equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology.   According to a statement from Navistar, International DuraStar and WorkStar vehicles powered by MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10...

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International Navistar engines

MaxxForce DT Engine    The DT has long been referred to in the industry as "The Legend." Bringing traditional big bore features, such wet-sleeve design, in-chassis rebuild possibilities, and premium design elements, to the mid-range diesel market is the big idea that gave rise to the legend. For many years, Class 6-7 truck buyers made ...

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DT466 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability

Specifications, Problems, and Reliability of the DT466 Engine   The MaxxForce DT, DT466E, or The Legend are several names for the Navistar International DT466 7.6L diesel engine, though most people just refer to it as The Legend. Its use in medium-duty International 4300 vehicles is what makes it famous. The International DT466 has a number...

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Navistar MaxxForce DT466E

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E   The Most Powerful I-6 Diesel Ever Made   One of the most resilient designs in the history of contemporary diesel engines, the MaxxForce DT466E from Navistar. Its basic architecture has mostly remained the same for more than 40 years, despite the fact that all of its underlying systems and components have ...

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SCR’d MaxxForce 13 Now a Joy To Drive

Driving the MaxxForce 13 SCR is very enjoyable.   An examination of Navistar's upgraded heavy-duty diesel models reveals positive progress. The financial issues and the engines are the two fronts on which Navistar is trying a comeback. During the drive, which took place during a show-and-tell for trade press reporters, executives and ...

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International ProStar Enters Production With MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine

International ProStar Introduces the MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine for Production   "This marks yet another significant turning point in our operating plan and further illustrates our dedication to delivering value for our customers," said Jack Allen, president of Navistar North America Truck and Parts. "We put the requirements of our ...

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EXCLUSIVE: EPA2010-compliant International MaxxForce 13 road test

By sheer chance, I was offered a weeklong city tour in a leased International ProStar+ with an EPA compliant MaxxForce 13 engine. I've been excited to try this engine because of all the buzz, but as far as I know, no one has reviewed the production model with 0.5 g NOx. The MaxxForce is Navistar's solution to the EPA limitations, and it might ...

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International debuts new family of diesel engines

Internationall’s line of diesel engines    Class 4-8 commercial vehicles with the International brand are powered by MaxxForce engines. The enhanced 4.5-liter V-6 MaxxForce 5 and the MaxxForce 13 big-bore Class 8 engine are both part of the MaxxForce product line in North America. The 6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 is another noteworthy ...

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International showcases MaxxForce engines

MaxxForce engines are featured internationally When International Truck and Engine Corp. announced the horsepower and torque ratings for its MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 diesel truck engines this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show, there was standing room only in the room. The stage was surrounded on all sides by an exhibit exhibiting ...

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Order books open for new MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine

Check Out The MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine   The MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big-bore engines, according to the manufacturer, now provide heavy commercial truck buyers with a powerful, long-lasting, fuel-efficient, and startlingly quiet power plant in a package with a truck engine incorporated. These engines are also supported by...

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MaxxForce 10 9.3L

MaxxForce 10 9.3 liter The highest output of the 9.3-liter Navistar MaxxForce 10 diesel engine was 350 horsepower and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. The Class 8 International TranStar and WorkStar commercial vehicles employ the inline-six MaxxForce 10 engine. It has steel-crowned two-piece pistons, a reinforced engine block, and a titanium turbocharger...

Read More

Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines

Thanks to Navistar, the MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines have SCR.   By equipping its MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10 engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment, according to Navistar, it will complete the conversion of its mid-range engines to SCR.   The company previously sold the International DuraStar with the Cummins...

Read More

Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9, 10

SCR was added to MaxxForce 9, 10 by Navistar.   Navistar, Inc. aims to expand the selection of vehicle modifications and powertrain options available on models of vocational trucks offered under the International brand in addition to adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines. &...

Read More

Navistar Ships SCR-Equipped Vocational Models

Vocational models are shipped by Navistar with SCR.   Navistar Inc. has been supplying clients with two variations of its own 9.3-liter engine equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology.   According to a statement from Navistar, International DuraStar and WorkStar vehicles powered by MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10...

Read More

International Navistar engines

MaxxForce DT Engine    The DT has long been referred to in the industry as "The Legend." Bringing traditional big bore features, such wet-sleeve design, in-chassis rebuild possibilities, and premium design elements, to the mid-range diesel market is the big idea that gave rise to the legend. For many years, Class 6-7 truck buyers made ...

Read More

DT466 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability

Specifications, Problems, and Reliability of the DT466 Engine   The MaxxForce DT, DT466E, or The Legend are several names for the Navistar International DT466 7.6L diesel engine, though most people just refer to it as The Legend. Its use in medium-duty International 4300 vehicles is what makes it famous. The International DT466 has a number...

Read More

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E   The Most Powerful I-6 Diesel Ever Made   One of the most resilient designs in the history of contemporary diesel engines, the MaxxForce DT466E from Navistar. Its basic architecture has mostly remained the same for more than 40 years, despite the fact that all of its underlying systems and components have ...

Read More

SCR’d MaxxForce 13 Now a Joy To Drive

Driving the MaxxForce 13 SCR is very enjoyable.   An examination of Navistar's upgraded heavy-duty diesel models reveals positive progress. The financial issues and the engines are the two fronts on which Navistar is trying a comeback. During the drive, which took place during a show-and-tell for trade press reporters, executives and ...

Read More

International ProStar Enters Production With MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine

International ProStar Introduces the MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine for Production   "This marks yet another significant turning point in our operating plan and further illustrates our dedication to delivering value for our customers," said Jack Allen, president of Navistar North America Truck and Parts. "We put the requirements of our ...

Read More

EXCLUSIVE: EPA2010-compliant International MaxxForce 13 road test

By sheer chance, I was offered a weeklong city tour in a leased International ProStar+ with an EPA compliant MaxxForce 13 engine. I've been excited to try this engine because of all the buzz, but as far as I know, no one has reviewed the production model with 0.5 g NOx. The MaxxForce is Navistar's solution to the EPA limitations, and it might ...

Read More

International debuts new family of diesel engines

Internationall’s line of diesel engines    Class 4-8 commercial vehicles with the International brand are powered by MaxxForce engines. The enhanced 4.5-liter V-6 MaxxForce 5 and the MaxxForce 13 big-bore Class 8 engine are both part of the MaxxForce product line in North America. The 6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 is another noteworthy ...

Read More

International showcases MaxxForce engines

MaxxForce engines are featured internationally When International Truck and Engine Corp. announced the horsepower and torque ratings for its MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 diesel truck engines this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show, there was standing room only in the room. The stage was surrounded on all sides by an exhibit exhibiting ...

Read More

Order books open for new MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine

Check Out The MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine   The MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big-bore engines, according to the manufacturer, now provide heavy commercial truck buyers with a powerful, long-lasting, fuel-efficient, and startlingly quiet power plant in a package with a truck engine incorporated. These engines are also supported by...

Read More

MaxxForce 10 9.3L

MaxxForce 10 9.3 liter The highest output of the 9.3-liter Navistar MaxxForce 10 diesel engine was 350 horsepower and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. The Class 8 International TranStar and WorkStar commercial vehicles employ the inline-six MaxxForce 10 engine. It has steel-crowned two-piece pistons, a reinforced engine block, and a titanium turbocharger...

Read More

Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines

Thanks to Navistar, the MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines have SCR.   By equipping its MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10 engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment, according to Navistar, it will complete the conversion of its mid-range engines to SCR.   The company previously sold the International DuraStar with the Cummins...

Read More

Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9, 10

SCR was added to MaxxForce 9, 10 by Navistar.   Navistar, Inc. aims to expand the selection of vehicle modifications and powertrain options available on models of vocational trucks offered under the International brand in addition to adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines. &...

Read More

Navistar Ships SCR-Equipped Vocational Models

Vocational models are shipped by Navistar with SCR.   Navistar Inc. has been supplying clients with two variations of its own 9.3-liter engine equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology.   According to a statement from Navistar, International DuraStar and WorkStar vehicles powered by MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10...

Read More

International Navistar engines

MaxxForce DT Engine    The DT has long been referred to in the industry as "The Legend." Bringing traditional big bore features, such wet-sleeve design, in-chassis rebuild possibilities, and premium design elements, to the mid-range diesel market is the big idea that gave rise to the legend. For many years, Class 6-7 truck buyers made ...

Read More

DT466 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability

Specifications, Problems, and Reliability of the DT466 Engine   The MaxxForce DT, DT466E, or The Legend are several names for the Navistar International DT466 7.6L diesel engine, though most people just refer to it as The Legend. Its use in medium-duty International 4300 vehicles is what makes it famous. The International DT466 has a number...

Read More

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E   The Most Powerful I-6 Diesel Ever Made   One of the most resilient designs in the history of contemporary diesel engines, the MaxxForce DT466E from Navistar. Its basic architecture has mostly remained the same for more than 40 years, despite the fact that all of its underlying systems and components have ...

Read More

SCR’d MaxxForce 13 Now a Joy To Drive

Driving the MaxxForce 13 SCR is very enjoyable.   An examination of Navistar's upgraded heavy-duty diesel models reveals positive progress. The financial issues and the engines are the two fronts on which Navistar is trying a comeback. During the drive, which took place during a show-and-tell for trade press reporters, executives and ...

Read More

International ProStar Enters Production With MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine

International ProStar Introduces the MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine for Production   "This marks yet another significant turning point in our operating plan and further illustrates our dedication to delivering value for our customers," said Jack Allen, president of Navistar North America Truck and Parts. "We put the requirements of our ...

Read More

EXCLUSIVE: EPA2010-compliant International MaxxForce 13 road test

By sheer chance, I was offered a weeklong city tour in a leased International ProStar+ with an EPA compliant MaxxForce 13 engine. I've been excited to try this engine because of all the buzz, but as far as I know, no one has reviewed the production model with 0.5 g NOx. The MaxxForce is Navistar's solution to the EPA limitations, and it might ...

Read More

International debuts new family of diesel engines

Internationall’s line of diesel engines    Class 4-8 commercial vehicles with the International brand are powered by MaxxForce engines. The enhanced 4.5-liter V-6 MaxxForce 5 and the MaxxForce 13 big-bore Class 8 engine are both part of the MaxxForce product line in North America. The 6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 is another noteworthy ...

Read More

International showcases MaxxForce engines

MaxxForce engines are featured internationally When International Truck and Engine Corp. announced the horsepower and torque ratings for its MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 diesel truck engines this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show, there was standing room only in the room. The stage was surrounded on all sides by an exhibit exhibiting ...

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Order books open for new MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine

Check Out The MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine   The MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big-bore engines, according to the manufacturer, now provide heavy commercial truck buyers with a powerful, long-lasting, fuel-efficient, and startlingly quiet power plant in a package with a truck engine incorporated. These engines are also supported by...

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MaxxForce 10 9.3L

MaxxForce 10 9.3 liter The highest output of the 9.3-liter Navistar MaxxForce 10 diesel engine was 350 horsepower and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. The Class 8 International TranStar and WorkStar commercial vehicles employ the inline-six MaxxForce 10 engine. It has steel-crowned two-piece pistons, a reinforced engine block, and a titanium turbocharger...

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Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines

Thanks to Navistar, the MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines have SCR.   By equipping its MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10 engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment, according to Navistar, it will complete the conversion of its mid-range engines to SCR.   The company previously sold the International DuraStar with the Cummins...

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Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9, 10

SCR was added to MaxxForce 9, 10 by Navistar.   Navistar, Inc. aims to expand the selection of vehicle modifications and powertrain options available on models of vocational trucks offered under the International brand in addition to adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines. &...

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Navistar Ships SCR-Equipped Vocational Models

Vocational models are shipped by Navistar with SCR.   Navistar Inc. has been supplying clients with two variations of its own 9.3-liter engine equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology.   According to a statement from Navistar, International DuraStar and WorkStar vehicles powered by MaxxForce 9 and MaxxForce 10...

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International Navistar engines

MaxxForce DT Engine    The DT has long been referred to in the industry as "The Legend." Bringing traditional big bore features, such wet-sleeve design, in-chassis rebuild possibilities, and premium design elements, to the mid-range diesel market is the big idea that gave rise to the legend. For many years, Class 6-7 truck buyers made ...

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DT466 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability

Specifications, Problems, and Reliability of the DT466 Engine   The MaxxForce DT, DT466E, or The Legend are several names for the Navistar International DT466 7.6L diesel engine, though most people just refer to it as The Legend. Its use in medium-duty International 4300 vehicles is what makes it famous. The International DT466 has a number...

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Navistar MaxxForce DT466E

Navistar MaxxForce DT466E   The Most Powerful I-6 Diesel Ever Made   One of the most resilient designs in the history of contemporary diesel engines, the MaxxForce DT466E from Navistar. Its basic architecture has mostly remained the same for more than 40 years, despite the fact that all of its underlying systems and components have ...

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SCR’d MaxxForce 13 Now a Joy To Drive

Driving the MaxxForce 13 SCR is very enjoyable.   An examination of Navistar's upgraded heavy-duty diesel models reveals positive progress. The financial issues and the engines are the two fronts on which Navistar is trying a comeback. During the drive, which took place during a show-and-tell for trade press reporters, executives and ...

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International ProStar Enters Production With MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine

International ProStar Introduces the MaxxForce 13-Liter SCR Engine for Production   "This marks yet another significant turning point in our operating plan and further illustrates our dedication to delivering value for our customers," said Jack Allen, president of Navistar North America Truck and Parts. "We put the requirements of our ...

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EXCLUSIVE: EPA2010-compliant International MaxxForce 13 road test

By sheer chance, I was offered a weeklong city tour in a leased International ProStar+ with an EPA compliant MaxxForce 13 engine. I've been excited to try this engine because of all the buzz, but as far as I know, no one has reviewed the production model with 0.5 g NOx. The MaxxForce is Navistar's solution to the EPA limitations, and it might ...

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International debuts new family of diesel engines

Internationall’s line of diesel engines    Class 4-8 commercial vehicles with the International brand are powered by MaxxForce engines. The enhanced 4.5-liter V-6 MaxxForce 5 and the MaxxForce 13 big-bore Class 8 engine are both part of the MaxxForce product line in North America. The 6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 is another noteworthy ...

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International showcases MaxxForce engines

MaxxForce engines are featured internationally When International Truck and Engine Corp. announced the horsepower and torque ratings for its MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 diesel truck engines this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show, there was standing room only in the room. The stage was surrounded on all sides by an exhibit exhibiting ...

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Order books open for new MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine

Check Out The MaxxForce 11/13 Class 8 diesel engine   The MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big-bore engines, according to the manufacturer, now provide heavy commercial truck buyers with a powerful, long-lasting, fuel-efficient, and startlingly quiet power plant in a package with a truck engine incorporated. These engines are also supported by...

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PIERCE, PACCAR TEAM UP FOR FIRST TIME ON NEW MX-13 ENGINE

PIERCE, PACCAR TEAM UP ON MX-13 ENGINE   Brad Hansen drove fire vehicles with the Sacramento City Fire Department for twenty years. Instructing other firefighters, police officers, and sheriff's deputies in the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) took up his most recent six-year period. He values top-notch tools and is aware of how to...

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2021 Paccar MX-13 Engine – Why Should You Consider It?

What Makes the 2021 Paccar MX-13 Engine a Good Option?   Before being installed in a customer's truck, a Paccar MX-13 engine undergoes extensive testing to guarantee quality, performance, and the longest service life possible. The MX-13, with up to 510 horsepower, or the smaller, lighter MX-11, with up to 430 horsepower, are specified in ...

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Paccar Unveils 2021 MX Engines

MX Engine from Paccar   The T680 Next Generation truck model and the Paccar MX-11 and Paccar MX-13 engines for Kenworth’s Class 8 truck portfolio have been a fantastic addition to Paccar’s selection.    According to Paccar officials, both engines' internal designs were changed to increase fuel efficiency by up to 2.4 percent...

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INSIDE THE 1,000 LB-FT 6.7L CUMMINS

A DEEPER LOOK AT THE 6.7L CUMMINS, 1,000 LB-FT   Now that the cat is out of the bag and we know the high output 6.7 Cummins delivers 1,000 lb-ft of torque—the greatest ever produced by an OE engine scheduled for a pickup truck—time it's to investigate what efforts Cummins has taken to ensure that this power plant is as resilient as its ...

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5.9L VS. 6.7L: WHICH CUMMINS IS REALLY BETTER?

Which Cummins, the 5.9L or the 6.7L, is really superior?   When it first debuted for Dodge Rams of the '07.5 model year, the 6.7 Cummins had a lot to prove. The 5.9L it replaced was highly regarded because to its million-mile reliability, great performance potential, and endless availability of aftermarket parts. Fortunately, more than 40% ...

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Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

The Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel generates the first 1,000 lb-ft of torque in its class.   In 2019 at NAIAS, Cummins Inc. unveiled its next-generation 6.7L turbo diesel engine, which boasts a best-in-class 1,000 pound-feet (1,356 Nm) of torque. The engine increases both horsepower and torque, raising the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty RAM pickup ...

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INSIDE THE 1,000 LB-FT 6.7L CUMMINS

A DEEPER LOOK AT THE 6.7L CUMMINS, 1,000 LB-FT   Now that the cat is out of the bag and we know the high output 6.7 Cummins delivers 1,000 lb-ft of torque—the greatest ever produced by an OE engine scheduled for a pickup truck—time it's to investigate what efforts Cummins has taken to ensure that this power plant is as resilient as its ...

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5.9L VS. 6.7L: WHICH CUMMINS IS REALLY BETTER?

Which Cummins, the 5.9L or the 6.7L, is really superior?   When it first debuted for Dodge Rams of the '07.5 model year, the 6.7 Cummins had a lot to prove. The 5.9L it replaced was highly regarded because to its million-mile reliability, great performance potential, and endless availability of aftermarket parts. Fortunately, more than 40% ...

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Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

The Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel generates the first 1,000 lb-ft of torque in its class.   In 2019 at NAIAS, Cummins Inc. unveiled its next-generation 6.7L turbo diesel engine, which boasts a best-in-class 1,000 pound-feet (1,356 Nm) of torque. The engine increases both horsepower and torque, raising the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty RAM pickup ...

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INSIDE THE 1,000 LB-FT 6.7L CUMMINS

A DEEPER LOOK AT THE 6.7L CUMMINS, 1,000 LB-FT   Now that the cat is out of the bag and we know the high output 6.7 Cummins delivers 1,000 lb-ft of torque—the greatest ever produced by an OE engine scheduled for a pickup truck—time it's to investigate what efforts Cummins has taken to ensure that this power plant is as resilient as its ...

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5.9L VS. 6.7L: WHICH CUMMINS IS REALLY BETTER?

Which Cummins, the 5.9L or the 6.7L, is really superior?   When it first debuted for Dodge Rams of the '07.5 model year, the 6.7 Cummins had a lot to prove. The 5.9L it replaced was highly regarded because to its million-mile reliability, great performance potential, and endless availability of aftermarket parts. Fortunately, more than 40% ...

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Next-generation Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel first in class to deliver 1,000 lb-ft of torque

The Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel generates the first 1,000 lb-ft of torque in its class.   In 2019 at NAIAS, Cummins Inc. unveiled its next-generation 6.7L turbo diesel engine, which boasts a best-in-class 1,000 pound-feet (1,356 Nm) of torque. The engine increases both horsepower and torque, raising the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty RAM pickup ...

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Volvo Trucks used SuperTruck learnings to boost efficiency, performance in 2017 powertrains; wave piston, turbocompounding, injection

Volvo boost efficiency and performance in powertrains   Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its improved powertrain, which was conceived and engineered using significant lessons from its SuperTruck projects in order to boost fuel efficiency and performance for customers.   The wave piston, turbo compounding, and a common rail fuel ...

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Volvo Trucks adds D13 engine with turbo compounding

The D13 engine from Volvo Trucks now has turbo compounding   Volvo Trucks North America is introducing a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. The 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding boosts output by up to 100 lb.-ft.of torque and fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 percent. by converting wasted heat energy to improve performance.&...

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo compound engine now standard on all VNL models

Volvo Trucks' D13 Turbo compound engine is now a standard feature on all VNL vehicles   The Volvo VNL 740, 760, and 860 models use the D13TC engine to conserve more fuel in a variety of situations, including fully or partially loaded, local or long-distance deliveries.   The revised D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks...

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Volvo introduces new factory-fill engine oil

Volvo offers factory-fill engine oil   Volvo Trucks North America will offer a factory fill engine oil for the Volvo D11, D13, and D16 engines that complies with the Volvo VDS-4.5 engine regulations. According to the company, vehicles equipped with the VDS-4.5 will be able to go between oil changes for longer periods of time, saving ...

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What is the Most Reliable Volvo Truck Engine and Why?

Which Volvo truck engine has the best reliability and why?   You should always research the transmission and engine of the truck you intend to purchase. For the purposes of this blog, we'll keep the debate to Volvo trucks. Which Volvo engine is therefore the most reliable? Let's begin by listing the advantages of purchasing a Volvo truck...

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Volvo Introduces New Engine, Powertrain Enhancements

Volvo's Engine and Powertrain Upgrades   Volvo Trucks North America revealed a range of products, including engines and powertrain updates, to enhance the fuel economy and driving experience of its customers.   The 11-liter and 13-liter engine types, known as the D11 and D13, as well as the D13 with turbo compounding, were introduced...

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