Navistar Unveils MaxxForce 15

[DriVer]

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Navistar unveils MaxxForce 15

By Jack Roberts

At the ConExpo construction show March 22 in Las Vegas, Navistar senior vice president Jim Hebe showcased the company's long-awaited EGR 15-liter diesel engine for severe duty vocational applications.

Hebe noted, “This is Navistar engine technology and expertise built upon a proven Caterpillar platform.”

The new MaxxForce 15 diesel is available with up to 550 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. Peak torque is reached at 1,000 rpm and holds steady to 1,600 rpm, according to Navistar. This reduced gear shifts in uphill terrain and allows for shifting at lower speeds when accelerating.

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[The General]

DrIver,

Will be interesting to see the purchase and mgp costs vs specs for RV apps.


Steve