Best Choice For Medium-Duty Applications

Over 350,000MBE 900 EnginesAre In Use WorldwideThe MBE 900 IncreasesProductivity And ReducesOperating Costs

The MBE 900 IncreasesProductivity And ReducesOperating Costs

Manufactured specifically

for the demanding

North American

medium-duty truck

market by Mercedes-Benz,

the company that produces

half a million commercial

diesel engines per year.

“It requires less maintenance and has reduced ourdowntime compared to the competitor's engines. For ouroperation the 260 hp / 700 lb ft torque works great andassures driver satisfaction. The warranty coverage, cost ofoperation, price and reliability are comparable to none.”

Municipality, Director Of Maintenance

What Applications Use MBE 900s?

… And Many More!

Expedited Freight

Beverage

Delivery

School BusPick-Up & Delivery

Vocational

“Unit is unbelievable inpower and fuel economy,claims averaging excellentfuel economy on aregular basis.”Pick-up And Delivery Fleet, Fleet Manager

Today, More Than 350,000 MBE 900Engines Are Operating Worldwide. Over 40,000 Are Operating In NAFTA.

Fire & Emergency

Refuse

Why Is The MBE 900So Popular?

MBE 904 (4.3L)170 hp @ 2200 RPM 420 lb ft @ 1200 RPMMBE 924 (4.8L)190 hp @ 2200 RPM 520 lb ft @ 1200 RPMMBE 906 (6.4L)190 hp @ 2200 RPM 520 lb ft @ 1200 RPM210 hp @ 2200 RPM 520 lb ft @ 1200 RPM210 hp @ 2200 RPM 605 lb ft @ 1200 RPM230 hp @ 2200 RPM 660 lb ft @ 1200 RPM250 hp @ 2200 RPM 660 lb ft @ 1200 RPM260 hp @ 2200 RPM 700 lb ft @ 1200 RPMMBE 926 (7.2L)250 hp @ 2200 RPM 800 lb ft @ 1300 RPM280 hp @ 2200 RPM 800 lb ft @ 1300 RPM300 hp @ 2200 RPM 860 lb ft @ 1300 RPM330 hp @ 2200 RPM 1,000 lb ft @ 1300 RPM

It All Starts With More Displacement AndUp To 330 HP. And, 12 Different Ratings...

More Than Any OtherEngine In Its Class.

When you’re picking up and dropping off all day long, driverswant to quickly and safely mergewith traffic.

And on hilly terrain, high torque allows you to maintain asafe speed without downshifting.

In dump truck applications drivers appreciate the low endpower in on/off highway environments.

Whether you stop and go dozens or hundreds of times a day, getting to speed more quickly:

� Saves Fuel � Saves Time� Saves Money� And, You Can

Make More Stops Too.

High Torque At Low RPM

� Better Driveability

� Fewer Shifts

� Smoother Flow ThruStop And Go Traffic

� Climb Hills Faster

The MBE 900’s High Torque@ Low RPM Is Ideal ForAutomatic Transmissions

The MBE Offers The HighestTorque Of Any Engine In Its Class

MBE 900 High Torque At Low RPM …The Driver’s Choice!

Horsepower

Torque

HorsepowerTorque

100

200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

MBE900

C7

DT 466

ISB

VT 365

Limited Application Rating

Performance Features� High torque at low RPM means

more usable, productive powerwith fewer gear shifts.

� The available exhaust brakeprovides braking horsepower forimproved vehicle control and lessservice brake wear.

� The exhaust brake can becombined with the MBEcompression brake to providethe most powerful enginebraking available for the mostdemanding applications.

� Oil pressure and coolant levelsare monitored constantly by anon-board computer that signalswhen items need attention.

� An advanced engine protectionsystem, including standard idleshutdown, helps avoidengine damage.

Fuel EconomyAnd Operating Costs� Air-to-Air charge cooling, one

electronically controlled highpressure injector pump per cylin-der and a matched turbochargeroptimize combustion forhigh fuel efficiency.

� Excellent power-to-weight ratiomeans better vehicle perfor-mance and increased payloads.

Plus All The Features And Benefits You Need

The oil and fuel filters are positioned uprightin front of the engine for ease of service andmaintenance.

An integral engine oil coolerkeeps lubricant temperatureslow, promoting longer bearingand component life. Theinternal design reduces therisk of oil leaks.

Electronically controlled injection features aunit pump injection system, with injectionpressure up to 32,000 psi, for lowemissions and excellent fuel economy.

The engine breathes better with threevalves per cylinder. A fourth valve isutilized for the optional MBEcompression brake.

� Data logging monitors fuelconsumption and allows fleetmanagers to improve profitability.

� Extended routine maintenanceschedule minimizes service costsand downtime with a B50 life of500,000 miles.

� Replaceable intake and exhaustvalve seat inserts and guides.

Reliability And Durability� The cast iron engine block

design is optimized formaximum strength and minimum weight.

� Cylinder bores are induction-hardened and piston rings aredesigned for exceptional durability,long life and low friction formaximum fuel economy.

� The MBE 900 is the most durablemedium-duty engine with a B50life of 500,000 miles.

� Gear driven air compressor forlong life and low noise levels.

� Oil Cooling Nozzles Keep PistonsCooler For Longer Life.

� 5 Main Bearings On The4 Cylinder Engine And 7 MainBearings On The 6 CylinderEngine Stabilize The CrankshaftFor Long Life And Less Vibration.

Electronic engine control ensuresperfect engine management under alldriving conditions and provides forindividual adjustments to maintainperformance over time.

Cylinder bores are induction-hardened around the upper piston ring area, and whencombined with special coatingson the rings themselves, overalldurability is improved.

The advanced-design wastegat-ed turbocharger responds to thethrottle quickly for rapid accelera-tion and superb driveability.

Forged connectingrods feature a new“precision” separationdesign of cap and rodfor optimum fit andbetter load carryingcapability.

The gear-driven air compressoruses 50 percent less power,leaving more power for drivingand helping to reduce fuel bills.

� Hardened Camshaft Allows HighInjection Pressures.

� Forged, Hardened CrankshaftFor Increased Durability

Driver Satisfaction� The engine starts quickly without

an additional cold start device intemperatures down to +5° F.An optional grid heater provideseasy starting in extremetemperatures down to –13° F.For temperatures below –13° Fan optional grid heater with pre-heating for coolant and lube oil is available.

� Optional cruise control providesdriving ease, and optimizesdriver control for safe use of thevehicle and reduced fuelconsumption.

� Electronically controlled andviscous fans are available tomatch any application.

� MBE 900 engines idle down to600 rpm – resulting in improvedfuel economy.

� High-torque rise at low rpm isideal for use with automatictransmissions.

Support When And WhereYou Need It By Detroit Diesel� 176 Detroit Diesel distributors

and over 600 dealers acrossNorth America have factory-certified technicians who knowyour MBE 900 inside and out.

� 3–year/150,000 mile basewarranty for on-highwayapplications, 5–year/150,000mile base warranty for fire, RVand rescue, and 5–year/unlimit-ed mile base warranty for schoolbus applications.

An Engine That Thinks For YouLeading-edge electronics optimize the engine's output, customizing itsoperating parameters on the fly. High-pressure injection combinedwith a high output and highly responsive turbocharger virtuallyeliminate throttle lag and increase fuel economy. The optional MBEcompression brake saves brake wear and improves driveability.

The MBE 900 Lets You Carry More Payload Because It Offers The Best Power-To-Weight RatioIn The Industry

MBE904/924

926

MBE906/926

1,235

ISB

1,142

1500

1000

500

0DT 466

1,425 +

VT 365

1,062

2004 Medium Duty Engine Weights

C7

1,297

175

- 23

0 Hp

190

- 33

0 Hp

195

- 25

0 Hp

185

- 27

5 Hp

190

- 33

0 Hp

170

- 19

0 HpW

EIGH

T (L

BS)

The MBE 900’s electronic controlsystem provides the ability to customize the engine to your application for peak efficiency.

The MBE 900 electronic controloptimizes fuel injection in real timeto maximize fuel economy, perfor-mance and emissions. It diagnosesyour MBE 900 on the fly, usingonboard diagnostics. It even pro-tects the engine from damage bydirecting system shutdowns toprevent catastrophic failures.

� Sensors signal operations out-side of preset engine parameters

� Auto shutdown will preventengine damage

� Data can be downloaded to fleetmanagers

� Multiple performance and fueleconomy reports are available

� Built-in electronic redundanciesfor superior reliability

Fully Electronic, FullyAutomatic And Fully Reliable,with fewer moving parts than lesssophisticated engine managementsystems

� Self-diagnosing and self-pro-tecting to eliminate guessworkand accidental damage

� Modular components can bereplaced easily and inexpensively

� Data collection/sharingenabled for fleet management

� Remote throttle PTO option

What’s New In 2004?ProDriver® DCProDriver DC is a dashboard-mounted display that pro-vides instantaneous and summary information on vehicleand engine operation. Real time graphic displays, shownwhen engine is running, provide driver feedback on idleand driving performance relative to fleet goals. And/orProDriver DC was designed to assist you in managingyour trucks’ operations by providing comprehensive dataand activity reports that can be used to improve fueleconomy, driver performance, driver satisfaction andoperating cost.

Diagnostic Link SoftwareDiagnostic Link is a PC software program to assistmaintenance personnel to quickly and accurately troubleshoot, diagnosis and reprogram MBE 900 On-Highway engines. This software contains a powerful trip-reporting program to provide comprehensive view of vehicle operation. DDDL software is a versatile tool,assisting fleet managers to effectively and efficiently runtheir operations.

ProLink® ReaderThe Pro-Link handheld reader is a durable diagnostictool for maintenance and troubleshooting. It is used inconjunction with the Multi-Protocol Cartridge and theMBE 900 data card to provide information such as adata list, limited parameters and service routines.

Electronics That Drive YourTruck To Profitability

Heavy-Duty Technology In A Medium-Duty Engine

Reprogramming CapabilityHas Now Been Brought To The Local Distributor/Dealer Level

Why Spec An Engine Brake On The MBE 900?

� Extremely Quiet

� Saves Wear And Tear OnService Brakes

� Driver Safety

� Increase Resale Value

Best In Class Engine BrakingMBE 900 Engines OfferTwo Engine Brake Options1 Compression Brake

2 Combination Compression/Exhaust Brake

The engine breathes better with threevalves per cylinder. A fourth valve isutilized for the optional MBE 900compression brake.

Heavy-Duty Technology In A Medium-Duty Engine

Up To 215 BrakingHorsepower Available

The MBE 900 Is NowAvailable With A Front Engine PTO (FEPTO) Option

The High Torque RiseOf The MBE 900Combined With TheFEPTO Option Makes ItIdeally Suited For TheMost DemandingVocational Applications

FEPTO

And…The MBE 900 Is TheFuel Economy Leader

Electronic engine control ensuresperfect engine management underall driving conditions and providesfor individual adjustments to maintain performance over time.

Electronically controlled injection features aunit pump injection system, with injectionpressure up to 32,000 psi, for lowemissions and excellent fuel economy.

The advanced-design wastegatedturbocharger responds to thethrottle quickly for rapid accelerationand superb driveability.

Proven PerformanceOver 350,000 MBE 900 engines are in service … worldwide.

How Does EGR Work?

During certain conditions of engineoperation, required amounts ofcooled exhaust gas are routed tothe intake manifold. The cooledexhaust gas mixes with the incoming fresh air and displacessome of the oxygen. With less oxygen in the air, the peak temperatures created in the combustion chamber are reduced, and the levels of NOx are also reduced. The lower thetemperature, the lower the production of NOx.

2004 Emission Compliant With Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

To Meet 2004 Emission Standards, We Didn’t Have To Change The Basic Design Of The Engine

EGR Cooler

Reed-Valves

EGR Valve

Two Simple Steps To ControlThe Flow Of EGR1. Rotary EGR Valve Regulates The Amount

Of Exhaust Gas To Be Recirculated

2. Reed-Valves Allow Exhaust Gas To Mix With Charge Air

How A Reed-Valve Works

The Reed-Valve is a one-way “door” that allowsexhaust gas to flow into the intake manifold butprevents air in the intake manifold from flowingback into the exhaust system. Pressure peaksin the exhaust manifold open the Reed-Valves.

Reed-Valves are used on MBE 904, MBE 924and MBE 926 engines. The MBE 906 doesnot incorporate Reed-Valves due to its“tuned exhaust”.

Reed-Valve Open Reed-Valve Closed

Rotary EGR Valve

Service So Close You Can Touch It

The oil and fuel filters are positioned upright in front of theengine for ease of service and maintenance.

176 Detroit Diesel distributors and over 600 dealers across NorthAmerica have factory-certifiedtechnicians who know yourMBE 900 inside and out.They are backed by the DetroitDiesel parts distribution systemand its distributors plus over 600dealers to assure maximum on-highway uptime for your trucks.

Whether YouChoose ToService ItYourself …

Or Use OurNetwork OfTrainedProfessionals …

It’s Simple To Locate OneOf The 800Service Outlets.

Sterling Dealers (239)FTL Service locations (123)FTL Sales locations (246)Detroit Diesel locations (176)

Extended routine maintenanceschedule minimizes service costsand downtime.MBE 900 Warranty

Standard Warranty� 3-year, 150,000 Miles On-Highway� 5-year, 150,000 Miles Fire, RV And Emergency� 5-year, Unlimited Miles School Bus

Extended Coverage Available� Power Protection Plan “P3” Coverage� Comprehensive Component Coverage “CCC”

And The MBE 900 Is BackedBy An Outstanding Warranty

You Decide!The 2004 MBE 900� The Most Durable Medium-Duty Engine� The Best Power-to-Weight Ratio� The Most Torque at Lower RPM� Best-in-Class Engine Braking� Superior Fuel Economy� Low Cost of Operation� Best Service Support Network in the Industry

The MBE 900 Offers The BestCombination Of Price, Performance, Cost Of Operation, Durability, Driver Satisfaction, Ease Of Service,Proven Technology And WarrantySatisfaction, All In One

Why Spec A 2004 MBE 900?

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Top Ten Reasons To Specify MBE 900 Engines From Detroit Diesel

� Certified to Meet 2004 Emission Standards

� Long Service Intervals for Lube, Fuel and Cooling Systems, Reducing Costsand Downtime

� Produces High Torque at Low RPM for More Usable, Productive Power withFewer Gearshifts

� Offers Best-in-Class Engine Braking

� Easily Accessible Oil and Fuel Filters for Ease of Service and Maintenance

� Easy to Use Electronic Controls for Engine and Truck Protection, Including Self-Diagnosticsfor Troubleshooting

� Over 350,000 MBE 900s are Operating Worldwide

� Backed By A Full 3 Year / 150,000 Mile On-Highway Warranty – 5 Year / Unlimited MileageSchool Bus Warranty – 5 Year / 150,000 Mile Fire, RV and Rescue Warranty

� Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler, A Company That Produces Half A Million CommercialDiesel Engines Per Year

� 176 Detroit Diesel Distributor Locations and 600+ Dealers Across North America Who KnowYour MBE 900 Inside and Out

� Class-Leading Power-to-Weight Ratio for Excellent Vehicle Performance andIncreased Payloads

� Backed By the Legendary Detroit Diesel Parts Support

The MBE 900 Offers The Best Combination Of Price,Performance, Cost Of Operation, Durability, DriverSatisfaction, Ease Of Service, Proven Technology,

Warranty Satisfaction And Residual Value