Autocar announces broad offering of vocational engines

Autocar today announced a landmark expansion of engine offerings in 2004 Xpeditor WX, WXR and WXLL low-cab-over engine (LCOE) truck models. According to Autocar vice president of sales and marketing Mike Popovich, the introduction of these new options in the Xpeditor line is the first stage of an engine program that will result in the broadest range of LCOE engine offerings in the industry."In fact, we are the only manufacturer of LCOE trucks to offer a full range of 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-liter engines to its customers," Popovich adds. "And, just like the Xpeditor, all these engines are known for their ability to provide reliable service in the toughest conditions." According to Popovich, this radical expansion of Autocar engine options for vocational markets may lead many prospects to take a more serious look at the advantages of using LCOE trucks in their operations.Specially engineered "V-rated" engines from Cummins will include the ISM-EGR 285V in ratings of 285 hp with 1050 lb. ft. of torque and the ISM-EGR 320V in ratings of 320 hp with 1150 lb. ft of torque. Both engines will be available in the Xpeditor WXLL model in May, the WX in June and WXR in July. Cummins ISM V-rated engines are specifically engineered for severe-duty vocational vehicles. The Cummins EGR engines are fully compliant with October 2003 emissions standards, making Autocar the first LCOE truck manufacturer to offer them.Autocar will also offer the Caterpillar C-10 diesel fuel bridge engine and the C-10 dual-fuel version. The C-10, an engine with a very successful track record in tough applications, is rated at 305 hp with 1050 lb. ft of torque. It will be available in WX models beginning in June and in the WXR in July.All 2004 Xpeditor models with these engine offerings will be built beginning in mid-March at Autocar's new manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Indiana.