ecoLast filters double oil change intervals, cut costs
Wix Filters said its ecoLast oil filters, available for Cummins ISX, Cummins M11, Mack MP8, Detroit DD60 and Caterpillar C13 and C15 engines, have been proven to double oil life and save fleets $100-$200 per vehicle annually. The ecoLast filtration media has proven effective with conventional and synthetic lubes and works with biodiesel, LPG, gasoline and diesel fuels.
Parker Chelsea offers quick-install 898 Series PTO
The company’s new new 898 Series provides maximum clearance for 4000-4500 Series transmissions with the oil cooler option. It also offers six speed ratios and seven output types to provide the greatest flexibility for any application.
BorgWarner’s new Kysor on/off fan drives improve fuel economy
The new Kysor K30 on/off fan drive from BorgWarner features an aluminum housing designed to help boost fuel economy and performance. Available with 2.56-in. or 5-in. pilot options, the fan drive offers dynamic torque capacity, durability, reliability, Powerwedge clutch liners and a Fail Safe design.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems develops HPD engine brake technology
The new technology delivers 50% more power than traditional Compression Release Braking while also reducing loads on the valve train. HPD provides large displacement retarding power in small and medium displacement engines and can also maximize the performance of large displacement engines for applications requiring additional retarding performance, the company said.
Nelson Global Products meets vehicle exhaust, tubing demands
The operation, which was owned and operated for 15 years by Cummins Inc., has created a new name, Nelson Global Products. The company manufactures exhaust systems and fabricated tube products such as EGR, charged air tubes, coolant tubes, exhaust tubes and its newest line of Thermal Management Tubing (TMT) to support the thermal requirements of complex diesel emissions systems.
Navistar ProStar+ with MaxxForce 15 engine
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 the company builds.
Cummins launches Cummins Care support
Cummins Care, an enhanced customer assistance program providing 24/7 response, complements the relationship between customers and their local Cummins distributors, as well as vehicle and equipment dealers. Customers who use Cummins Care can tap into the largest U.S. and Canadian service network in the industry, with over 3,500 locations.
Parker Chelsea saves installation time with new 891 Series PTO
The new 891 Series was designed to provide maximum clearance for the 4000-4500 Series transmissions with the oil cooler option. The Wet Spline System that lubricates the mating PTO and pump shafts will increase the life of these components seven to 10 times longer than a dry mating connection. The 891 features six speed ratios, seven output types and six shift options.
Peterbilt Offers PACCAR MX engine with Model 389
The PACCAR MX engine, now available with Peterbilt’s Model 389, provides customers a long-term proposition through its technologically-advanced designs with lightweight materials that achieve excellent performance and leading fuel economy. The engine is available with a horsepower range of 380-485 HP and torque outputs up to 1,750 ft./lb. with a displacement of 12.9 liters.
Federal-Mogul’s full FP Diesel line available in electronic catalog
The complete FP Diesel line of replacement heavy-duty engine and sealing components is now featured on the company’s electronic catalog. Users can look up and store multiple part numbers for the same job without re-entering search criteria, and the catalog’s comprehensive interchange and numerical look-up tools help identify the correct part, even when complete application information is not available.
Eaton’s underhood hose line for biodiesel, synthetic lubricants
The company’s new line of flexible rubber hose is designed for use with biodiesel B2 to B100 in diesel engines, trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and off-highway applications. GH100 hose features a hydrogenated nitrile rubber tube, wrapped with aramid/poly braid reinforcement with a polyester abrasion-resistant cover.
Cummins introduces high output 6.7L turbo diesel
The high output 6.7L turbo diesel for Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks produces up to a peak of 800 ft./lb. of torque. The engines, which will be produced in the second quarter of 2011, will be available in Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks with the automatic transmission option.