Truck Engines - Freightliner Trucks

Freightliner Trucks offers a wide variety of engines to meet any need. Engines from Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz, Caterpillar and Cummins with horsepower ratings from 170 to 625Hp are available to provide the needed power for any application.

Detroit Diesel DD15™ The Detroit Diesel DD15 lets you demand it all: this newly engineered heavy-duty engine provides snappy acceleration power, as well as improved fuel economy. Get bonus horsepower¹ and up to 5% fuel savings² with the DD15 Turbo Compound System. Unique Turbo Compound System recycles exhaust gases without sacrificing fuel. Adds bonus horsepower¹ while providing up to a 5% fuel savings² over other leading engines. Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS) lowers emissions, noise, vibrations and fuel consumption. Rear gear train and ribbed cast iron block minimize vibrations and sounds. Integrated Jacobs Brake® with three levels of braking reduces noise and increases stopping power. Robust webbed engine block has integrated oil and coolant passages for less idle noise. Engine sub-systems are in modules above the frame rail, making maintenance quick and easy. For more information on the DD15 engine, please visit www.detroitdiesel.com/dd15 or contact your dealer. 1 Effectiveness of turbo compound is based on load on the engine. The turbo compound returns horsepower back to the engine's flywheel. 2 Compared to a Detroit Diesel Series 60® EPA 2007 engine with comparable engine ratings and load weights.
Detroit Diesel Series 60 The Detroit Diesel Series 60 is one of the world’s most popular heavy-duty diesel engines. With its long list of innovative features, this engine provides unique advantages to heavy-duty truck operators: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to reduce emissions while maintaining excellent driveability, performance, fuel economy, and engine life. High performance variable geometry turbocharger technology allows the engine to be fine tuned to provide optimal performance and fuel efficiency while still meeting EPA requirements. Excellent fuel economy Low operating costs Excellent life-to-overhaul rating and long engine life Ease of service For more information on the Series 60 engine, please visit www.detroitdiesel.com or contact your dealer.
MBE4000 Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, the MBE4000 offers the best combination of performance, fuel economy, cost of operation, reliability, driver satisfaction, ease of service, warranty satisfaction and long life, all in a lightweight package. The MBE4000 is an in-line six-cylinder engine with ratings available from 350 - 450 horsepower and up to 1,550 LB FT of torque. Weighing just 2,117 lbs., this is a heavy-duty engine designed for regional distribution, vocational, and bulk-haul applications. Currently featured in Freightliner's Business Class M2 112, Columbia and Century Class S/T, key features of the MBE4000 include: Extended service intervals for the lube, fuel and cooling system, reducing costs and downtime Maximum torque at low engine speed for excellent acceleration and reduced shifting. Over 500 braking horsepower is available for maximum safety and reduced maintenance costs, especially in “tough-on-the-brakes” stop and go applications. Easy to use electronic controls for engine and truck protection, self-diagnostics for ease in troubleshooting, and simple reporting to help streamline fleet management. For more information on the MBE4000, please visit www.detroitdiesel.com or contact your dealer.
MBE900 Manufactured specifically for the demanding North American medium-duty truck market by Mercedes-Benz, the MBE900 is offered in both four and six-cylinder versions, with ratings available from 190 to 250 horsepower and up to 660 lb-ft of torque. The MBE900's high torque at low RPM is ideal for automatic transmissions. Key features of the MBE900 include: Extended service intervals for the lube, fuel and cooling system, reducing costs and downtime High torque at low RPM for more usable, productive power with fewer gearshifts Best-in-class engine braking Easy to use electronic controls for engine and truck protection, including self-diagnostics for troubleshooting. For more information on the MBE900, please visit www.detroitdiesel.com or contact your dealer.