Engines

Detroit engines are used in a number of industries to provide power for heavy-duty tasks. These renowned engines are used in fire trucks, school buses, transportation vans, emergency response vehicles and construction machinery.

The History of Engines

Diesel (then known as GM Diesel) was founded to create lightweight two-cycle engines for generators, road-building machinery and tanks that helped support the burgeoning WWII war effort. After the war, GM Diesel focused on on-highway truck engines as this industry began to grow. Commercial products became known as the specialties of this company, and they rolled out trademark engines like the Series 53 and Series 71 for on-highway and off-highway applications.

At the same time, the company also began to distribute products internationally and in 1965, acquired its permanent name of Detroit Diesel. Success followed for the global company, and in 1987 the introduction of the Series 60 four-cycle engine broke the market wide open. This offering featured the first standard integrated electronic controls. It also burned fuel more cleanly and efficiently than any of its predecessors.

Today, Detroit Diesel continues to sell medium-duty and heavy-duty engines for a variety of industrial purposes. To buy repair maintenance parts, shop online at our web-site. We carry repair components for all kinds of engines and can assist you with maintenance questions or shipping issues. We offer order tracking and comprehensive online accounts for fiscal spending report production. Contact our customer service department toll-free for any issues that are not addressed by our comprehensive website.