New Leece-Neville PowerPro 5 school bus starters for up to 10L diesel engines provide premium performance and reliability inside a compact, space-saving design. Each 100-percent new, drop-in replacement PowerPro 5 school bus starter provides high-torque, high-power starts in virtually any environment, the company says.
PowerPro starters can help to significantly reduce overall operating costs and maintenance-related downtime. Each PowerPro 5 starter includes an electrical soft-start relay that allows the pinion to properly engage the ring before cranking. Each starter also includes Overcrank protection to protect the starter from high-temperature damage when starting the motor in extreme conditions, Leece-Neville says.
“These advanced starters utilize the latest global technologies available to provide a reliable start each and every time,” says Jonathan Smith, assistant director of aftermarket sales and marketing, Prestolite. “Our products continue to help set the standard for school bus starters. Each design, including this latest PowerPro 5 starter, is application-specific and built to withstand the stop-and-go, cold-start school bus market.”
The company says features for the PowerPro 5 for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines up to 10L include:
- 12V 5kW starting power
- Weighs less than 29 lb.
- Planetary gear reduction design for higher torque/speed and less power consumption
- Soft-start relay technology to eliminate ring gear damage
- Overcrank protection helps to protect the motor in any operating condition
for a reliable start - Integral magnetic switch to maintain voltage throughout the motor
- Heavy-duty, solid copper brush plate to help improve performance and conductivity
- 2-year warranty for school bus applications
