If you go through plenty of diesel motors truck engines in the market, there are four main types of diesel engines. You can choose these engines depending on the performance, cost, fuel economy, and maintenance issues and other aspects of their designs. These main four types are –
- Detroit diesel engines – Detroit diesel engines series was manufactured by General Motors. It is inline-6 engine. D60 series of these engines is known for their flexible torque, clean emissions and high RPM horsepower.
- Cummins diesel engines – It is cheap and long lasting engine with good fuel economy.
- CAT diesel engines – These engines are manufactured by Caterpillar Company. These engines are manufactured for heavy hauling in mountain/ hilly regions.
- Volvo diesel engines – These engines are best suitable for light duty applications like cargo trucks or bus.
Besides these types, you can find various other diesel engines like turbo diesel engines and other.
