Novi, MI -- Fire trucks are tasked with powering complex electrical systems at engine idle and require an alternator that is capable of meeting demanding voltage requirements under extreme conditions. Optimized for fire truck applications, the new premium IdlePro Extreme 12V, 420-amp heavy duty alternator from Leece-Neville® Heavy Duty Systems is engineered to deliver industry-best output at low-engine speeds to keep vehicles running longer.
“Emergency response vehicle operators need to be confident that their vehicle will perform reliably at any moment, under virtually any condition, and often running at idle,” said Jonathan Smith, assistant director of aftermarket sales and marketing, Prestolite. “Our new 420-amp model is achieving particularly high levels of performance in pumper truck applications, where unusually high electrical draws are the norm.”
The new alternator, which also is an appropriate drop-in replacement solution for certain school bus and coach applications, features an array of advanced technologies designed to improve battery life, increase reliability and minimize downtime in vehicles that power a high number of electrical draws at low-engine speeds. A built-in Remove Sense feature reduces battery charge time and returns the battery to a full charge between vehicle stops and Isolated Ground Technology reduces stray voltage and electrical noise, helping to protect the engine.
In addition to being optimized to withstand the most challenging operating environments, the IdlePro Extreme 12V, 420-amp alternator is engineered for ultra-efficient operation. IdlePro Extreme alternators operate at 76 percent efficiency and offer a minimum of 90 percent of their rated maximum output at engine idle speed*.
IdlePro Extreme 12V, 420-Amp Alternator· Premium high-performance brushless design helps to reduce weight and size
· Isolated Ground Technology reduces stray voltage and electrical noise, helping to protect the engine
· Auxiliary Draft Cooling design allows for cooler running temperatures
· Dual cable terminals provide extend coverage and convenience
· Heavy duty eCoat helps protect against corrosion
· Remote Sense capable
· Covered by a 3-year, 350,000-mile warranty
To learn more about these and other Leece-Neville products, please contact your Leece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems representative, email [email protected] and visit www.prestolite.com. For technical support, call 866-288-9853.
About Prestolite Electric, Inc.
The Prestolite and Leece-Neville product line includes high-output alternators and gear reduction starter motors for on- and off-highway trucks, military applications, mining vehicles, school and city buses, motor coaches and other uses. The company has received certificates of registration to the ISO/TS 16949:2009 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management systems.
Prestolite is a division of Broad-Ocean Motors, a global supplier of high-tech, high-quality motors, alternators, and starters to multiple markets, including appliance, air handling and commercial transportation.
