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In addition to offering a full range of CAT Truck Engines for any job requirement, Peterson Power Systems is a Caterpillar authorized truck parts and truck service center.

Ranging from 175 to 550 horse-powers, CAT truck engines provide options for any job requirement. Each CAT truck engine is engineered for increased fuel economy, better reliability, longer life-to-overhaul and reduced maintenance costs... without sacrificing power. Peterson Power Systems offers a full range of CAT truck engines for any job requirement. Our CAT truck engine specialists will help you select the best engine and power train for your needs and examine a wide variety of financing options available.

Truck Engines

One major advantage of CAT truck engines is sophisticated electronics that provide the power to monitor and control engine operating parameters that affect profitability. In addition, CAT Truck Engines feature ACERT (Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology) as the primary cost effective technology for meeting emission regulations through 2007, BrakeSaver Hydraulic Retarder – exceptional retarding capability of up to 380 retarding horsepower at the drive wheels, Jacobs Compression Release Brake which provides 50% to 150% of engine's rated horsepower, depending on engine rpm and horsepower setting and an exceptional warranty coverage.

Our in house service includes dedicated facilities for the complete service of on-highway truck engines. Capabilities range from smoke opacity testing and oil sampling to comprehensive engine diagnostics, tune-ups, complete inframe overhauls and repowers. Each shop is equipped with the latest in diagnostic tooling such as our strip chart recorders, boroscope inspections, reactive/resistive load banks and three Superflo chassis dynamometers for advanced testing using CAT's PAR system (Power Analysis Report). And each shop is manned by the best factory – trained service technicians dedicated to the health and longevity of your engine.

 

Truck Engines
  • ACERT (Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology) as the primary cost effective technology for meeting emission regulations through 2006.
  • BrakeSaver Hydraulic Retarder – exceptional retarding capability of up to 380 retarding horsepower at the drive wheels.
  • Jacobs Compression Release Brake – provides 50% – 150% of engine's rated horsepower, depending on engine rpm and horsepower setting.
  • Exceptional Warranty Coverage.

 

PROUD MEMBER OF THE NPTC ORGANIZATION!

NTPC

In addition to being an industry leader in CAT truck engines, Peterson Power Systems is also a proud member of the NPTC – National Private Truck Council organization. NPTC represents the interests of the private truck fleet industry and provides transportation professionals the best opportunity to enhance their careers and management skills.

 
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Next Generation 2007 ACERT Engine

Caterpillar Regeneration System

Learn more about the newest ACERT engine.

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Helpful Tips on Maintenance on your Truck. Below is a video of  how to practice efficient spark plug maintenance.

 

 

If you found this tutorial informative, click the below link to see videos that focus on other areas of your truck engine.  ( Click Here )