Detroit Diesel Corporation with headquarters based in Detroit, Michigan is one of the largest manufacturers of diesel engines in the world and have engines in their range suitable for almost any type of application. They have appointed distributors world-wide to provide after-sales service and backup facilities of the highest quality.

The range basically consists of series 40, 50 and 60 engines and we provide below a brief resume, highlighting specifications available for each series, each of the engines are designed, engineered and manufactured using the most advanced technology available today.

Series 40
The lightweight 4 cycle in-line six cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine with a standard horse power range of 160 to 350hp, comprising of 7.6 and 8.7 liter displacements. The series 40 family provides the engine with versatility in the automotive, construction, industrial, transit bus and generator set markets. The latest technology enables this series to continue To meet increasing on and off highway emission standards.

Series 50
This series of engine is a 4 cycle in-line four cylinder type and is electronically controlled for on-highway truck application with ratings ranging from 250 to 320 bhp gross power and displacement of 8.5 liters. The electronic control module (ecm) which is the basis of the ddec system comprises sensors to provide information regarding the various engine performance characteristics. The information sent to the ecm is instantaneously used to regulate engine and vehicle performance. It carries a two year, unlimited mileage warranty.

Series 60
This series of engine was the first fully integrated heavy duty diesel engine with electronic controls in the entire world and is the most popular in the class 8 truck market. It offers a wide range of horse power and torque options. The series 60 engine features integral electronic controls called detroit diesel electronic controls (ddec iii). Like the series 50 this system receives electronic inputs from the driver as well as engine mounted sensors. The engine projection devices, vehicle speed and cruise control can be set to optimize specific fleet requirements. The hp of this family of engines ranges from 300 to 500 hp, and engine displacement 12.7 liters.