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Leece-Neville offers starters for school buses

Dec. 18, 2018
PowerPro starters are designed to reduce maintenance-related downtime, according to the company.

Leece-Neville's PowerPro 5 school bus starters for up to 10L diesel engines are offered in a compact, space-saving design. Each 100-percent new, drop-in replacement PowerPro 5 school bus starter provides "high-torque, high-power" starts.

PowerPro starters are designed to reduce 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.

“These advanced starters utilize the latest global technologies available to provide a reliable start each and every time,” said 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.”

PowerPro 5 for medium and heavy duty diesel engines up to 10L

  • 12V 5kW starting power
  • Weighs less than 29 pounds (13.2 kilos)
  • 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 (IMS) to maintain voltage throughout the motor
  • Heavy duty, solid copper brush plate designed to help improve performance and conductivity
  • Two-year warranty for school bus applications