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Famous Peterbilt Truck, Known for the Optimus Prime Saga, Receives Caterpillar V12 Engine, Reaching Up to 1 Thousand Horsepower.
A Peterbilt truck from STX Southern Tier Express, based in New York, USA, has received a remarkable engine upgrade. The new engine is not a common model but rather an impressive 27-liter Caterpillar V12 engine. According to the transport company, this robust engine is capable of generating a surprising power of 1000 horsepower and a torque of 390 mkgf, completely transforming the vehicle’s performance.
Peterbilt Truck with Caterpillar V12 Engine Can Pull 13-Axle Trailers
To achieve this result, four years of development were necessary. Additionally, to accommodate the new engine, the front of the truck was extended by 46 cm. Similarly, the 18-speed transmission had to receive updates. After all, the gearbox was designed solely to manage the 460 horsepower of the original engine, a Cummins with 460 hp.
According to company data, these changes were essential to ensure that the Peterbilt truck gained greater durability. After all, originally the Caterpillar V12 engine is used as stationary, to generate electric power, for example.
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In any case, the project was a success. After all, since the adaptation done in the early 2000s, the model with the Caterpillar V12 engine has already traveled 180 miles, roughly equivalent to about 290 thousand km. According to the carrier, the model is used to transport super heavy loads. Therefore, it utilizes 13-axle implements.
Similarly, the truck transports indivisible loads. That is, such as wind power generation blades, for example. Recently, the Peterbilt with the V12 engine transported one of these pieces from Brownsville to Fluvanna, Texas. According to the transport company, the route is about 950 km.
Peterbilt Truck Also Participates in Exhibitions and Events in the USA
The truck with the Caterpillar V12 engine drives in Texas and has a good average speed due to the power of the engine. However, it is worth noting that it is a conventional transport model. After all, each blade is 84 meters long, with almost 25 meters extending beyond the axle line. Therefore, the driver must be very careful on curves and other maneuvers.
Additionally, the blades measure 5 meters in height and 4.6 meters in width. Thus, during this operation, the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the truck was 62 tons. According to the company, the truck with the V12 engine performed the task quite efficiently.
However, the Peterbilt truck is not used only for heavy work. Having gained fame and shown to be a successful project, it attracts attention wherever it goes. Thus, the model with the Caterpillar engine participates in exhibitions and events in the USA.
Get to Know the Peterbilt Truck with Brazilian Engine
Last year, Peterbilt officially presented the model 589, a giant full of chrome that arrives to replace the legendary 389, but without revolutionizing the design. That is, attributes that make it a contender for the role of Optimus Prime in the Transformers series.
The 589 follows the legacy of the 3 line with its long square-shaped hood and massive chrome grille. It also features classic air filters alongside the hood, which has always been a requirement for operators of the 389 due to maintenance ease.
In terms of mechanics, the Peterbilt 589 is equipped with a Paccar MX-13 engine (the same used in the DAF XF in Brazil) and an automated manual transmission TX-12. Additionally, the brand also offers a manual gearbox TX-18. Jacob White explains that the Paccar MX-13 is offered because it is a lighter engine and meets the comfort and ease of use demands sought by younger drivers.
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