When buying a new or used truck, private carriers and transport companies are wondering which model and engine type is the best to choose. When making a choice between a diesel and a gasoline truck, the main criteria are the maintainability of the engine and the economy of cargo transportation, for which the most important indicator will be fuel consumption. The cost of transportation directly depends on this.
Scania DSC14 is a 14.2 liter V8 engine. Engines of this series first rolled off the assembly line in 1969 and have undergone many changes to this day. For the production of Scania DSC14 engines, high-strength materials are used, the units are equipped with a modern fuel injection system, which reduces fuel consumption and increases …
The Scania DC11 series includes powerful engines to equip heavy duty machinery. They are perfect for trucks and tractor units that have to work in tough road and climatic conditions. The manufacturer produces 4 modifications of Scania DC11 engines: DC1101, DC1102, DC1103 and DC1104.
Scania started producing V-type diesel engines back in 1969. Then these were DS 14 engines with a working volume of 14.18 liters, 260 and 350 liters. with. They were launched into production to develop a cabover line of heavy trucks.
The engines of the Mercedes OM 502 family were developed by the German company for installation in their Mercedes Actros trucks. However, later they found wide application in other car models, including those from other manufacturers. These engines are characterized by high power and low fuel consumption.
The OM904LA engines of the German company Mercedes are power units designed for Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks, the carrying capacity of which ranges from 6.5 to 15 tons. Motors of this modification fully satisfy the operational needs in terms of power and economy.
OM366 is a diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes Benz. The engine is a four-stroke, has a volume of 5958 cubic centimeters, which corresponds to 360 cubic inches. It introduces the 300 series of engines that began production immediately after World War II. Specifically, OM366LA was released in 1984 and replaced its predecessor, OM362A, which produced …
A worthy response from Mercedes-Benz to the requirement of the German leadership to have at least 8 hp under the hood of a truck. for each ton of gross weight is the OM422 ICE.
The 12-liter OM 457 engine series includes 3 powerful and economical engines – 315 kW (428 HP), 295 kW (401 HP) and 260 kW (354 HP) The OM457LA engine complies with the EURO emission class -five. It has an excellent balance of high power, fuel efficiency and motor life, reaching 1 million km.
The OM501LA engine is a special development of the plant engineers who equipped their flagship Mercedes Actros trucks with them. The main features of the 501 diesel engine are high power output with low fuel consumption. With six cylinders, the internal combustion engine is characterized by increased reliability and a long period between scheduled maintenance.
High power traction motors are required for transporting heavy loads or when driving on rough roads. For these purposes, 6-cylinder in-line engines of the OM906LA series, produced in modifications from 210 to 300 hp, are the best suited. Thanks to the wide range and low minimum level of 1200 rpm, there is more efficient gear …
Modern engines must meet several requirements: to be economical, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly. All these conditions are met by the Mercedes OM 460 engines. These engines are fully electronically controlled, which significantly increases their efficiency.
Diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. The engine is a four-stroke and has a displacement of 7201 cubic centimeters, which corresponds to 435 cubic inches. It is one of a series of 900 engines that began development after the crisis in the 1980s to replace the 300 series engines.
The OM470 engine is a refrigerant cooled 4-stroke direct injection diesel engine. The engine is equipped with a common rail diesel injection system, cooled and regulated exhaust gas recirculation, and turbocharging with boost pressure control. Single-stage charging is carried out via an exhaust-gas turbocharger. The valve drive has 2 gear-driven overhead camshafts.
OM314 – Diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume – 3780 cubic centimeters, which corresponds to 345 cubic inches. It is one of the 300 series of engines that began production shortly after World War II.
Mercedes-Benz OM352 is an in-line 6-cylinder direct injection diesel engine from Daimler-Benz AG. It was developed in 1963 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim and presented in 1964 at the Genfer Auto-Salon. From 1966 the engine was also available as the OM 352 A with a turbocharger.
The OM364 engine of Mercedes-Benz brand is popular and is known as a simple design, unpretentious and reliable engine, without turbocharging, equipped with a mechanical injection pump. It has been equipped with CLAAS agricultural machines for over 20 years.
Mercedes OM442 engines are V-type engines. They are distinguished by a wide range of modifications that cover almost the entire power range. These engines have 8 cylinders up to 130 mm in diameter with a pair of valves. They achieve high power ratings at low revs. With a rotational speed of 1800 rpm, they produce …
OM471 engines first appeared in 2011. Inline, 6-cylinder engines with a working volume of 12.8 liters replaced the V-shaped predecessors. They received an innovative X-Pulse injection system, an asymmetric turbocharging system and compliance with Euro 6 environmental standards.
The OM402 engine has a capacity of 256 hp, has 8 cylinders and a volume of 12.8 liters. The whole series is united by the scope of application. These are truck tractors, buses, power plants and various types of heavy earthmoving equipment.
Mercedes OM421 engines reach 216 hp. (159 kW). The working area of these motors is 11 liters. These are 6-cylinder engines with 12 valves, which, at low operating costs, provide sufficient power for an average load.
The Mercedes OM403 engine is a 10-cylinder V-shaped engine. This unit was developed in the early seventies and was installed mainly on trucks.
The Mercedes-Benz OM443 diesel engine is a four-stroke and belongs to the 400 engine series, which complemented the 300 series and began development in 1969. The second generation of V10 diesels of the 400 series is represented by the OM 443 engine, which was developed taking into account the environmental standards of Euro II.
Mercedes has developed a new 4-cylinder OM924LA engine for trucks and semitrailer tractors with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 tonnes to 15 tonnes. These motors offer an excellent combination of performance and low weight.
The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz is 4-stroke and has a displacement of 9572 cc, which corresponds to approximately 575 cc. It belongs to the 400 engine series, which began development in 1969 and complements the 300 engine series.
The powerful and reliable engines of the Mercedes OM427 family are used as a power plant in medium-duty vehicles. These motors are installed not only in Mercedes’ own trucks, but also in the equipment of some other manufacturers. First of all, these units are appreciated for their reliability and durability.
The OM362 engine belongs to the family of diesel engines manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. Engines of this family were installed on some models of commercial vehicles produced after 1983. Mercedes OM362LA is a 5.7-liter in-line 6-cylinder internal combustion engine with turbocharging and intercooler.
The Mercedes OM447 engine is the engine used to power Mercedes buses such as the O405 and O408. The robust motor of this series runs smoothly regardless of the conditions in which it is used. OM447 can last a long time (up to 2,000,000 kilometers) if it is properly and promptly maintained.
The Mercedes OM446 engine is a naturally aspirated V8 turbocharged diesel engine with an output of 381 to 530 hp and meets the environmental standard “Euro-1”. After August 1991, production engines were equipped with an additional retarder consisting of exhaust valves located on the cylinder head.
The 7.7 liter Mercedes-Benz OM936 engine is compact and lightweight. It has the world’s first variable exhaust camshaft in a diesel engine and delivers a maximum injection pressure of 2,400 bar. There are five power options.
The OM441 line of diesel power units was put into production at the end of 1987. To this day, it is one of the most powerful 6-cylinder engines, with only the 501 Series competing in this segment.
The OM424 engine from Mercedes is a 22 liter diesel engine designed for use in a wide variety of conditions. Mercedes OM424 is ideal as a power plant for both light trucks and heavy construction equipment, off-road tractors and mining trucks.
The OM 326 engine is a non-turbocharged, 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, pre-chamber, water-cooled, OHV diesel engine.
The OM346 engine is a 6-cylinder direct injection engine with a displacement of 10.8 liters. The arrangement of the cylinders is in-line, like all engines of the OM 300 series.
