Prestolite Electric’s medium-duty starter motor

Oct 30, 2019

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville PowerPro Extreme 5 12V Starter Motors are available for Detroit Diesel DD5 5.1L and DD8 7.7L 6- to 10-liter engine models and are designed to provide dependable performance and durability for medium-duty vehicles. The 21.5-pound 5kW starter features a planetary gear reduction design for higher torque and speed and less power consumption in a variety of demanding environments, including pickup and delivery, construction, refuse, fire and rescue and school buses. The company’s Soft-Start Relay technology helps prevent ring gear damage, while its Integral Magnetic Switch technology helps eliminate voltage drop. A sealed noseless design helps protect against dust, oil and other contaminants.

Prestolite Electric, www.prestolite.com

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