Navistar has announced the production availability of its MaxxForce 15 engine, which the company said completes the broadest, most comprehensive lineup of integrated truck-engine offerings available in North America.
According to Jim Hebe, Navistar’s senior vice president, North America sales operations, the addition of the MaxxForce 15 to the lineup of MaxxForce Advanced EGR big bore engines differentiates the company from its competitors.
Engineered specifically for International’s Class 8 heavy-duty, on-highway trucks, MaxxForce 15 for the International ProStar+ is available with up to 500 HP and 1,850 ft./lb. of torque and is the most powerful engine Navistar builds, according to the company. The engine is designed to handle the most extreme demands that customers require.
Hebe said the engine is built on a proven block and crankshaft combined with the fuel and air systems of the MaxxForce Advanced EGR system. Peak torque is achieved at 1,000 RPM and holds steady to 1,600 RPM, which reduces gear-shifting needs uphill and allows for shifting at lower speeds when accelerating. Durability is enhanced with a four-bolt connecting rod design, he added.
