What Engines Will Work in a 2001 Freightliner Argosy?
If you are looking for a replacement engine for your 2001 Freightliner Argosy, there are two main engine makers you can turn to: Detroit and Caterpillar. Freightliner, a division of Daimler, is a North American manufacturer of big rig truck cabs. The company's Argosy model is best recognized by its flat-nosed cab.
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Detroit Diesel: Series 60
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Two engines by Detroit Diesel were used in the 2001 Freightliner Argosy: the 12.7 liter and the 14.0 liter options. Both these engines are part of the manufacturer's Series 60, which is outlined in a 2005 pamphlet published by Detroit Diesel. This line of engines includes four valves per cylinder, unit fuel injectors and Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls for easier troubleshooting among its standard features.
Detroit Diesel: 12.7 Liter
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The less-powerful of the two Detroit Diesel engines compatible with the 2001 Argosy is the 12.7 liter model. This larger engine was the second generation in the Argosy line, which Detroit Diesel's company history says originated in 1987. The 12.7L is part of the company's Series 60. This engine can generate between 380 and 515 hp at its maximum. The 12.7L weighs in at 2630 pounds dry according to the 2005 pamphlet.
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Detroit Diesel: 14.0 Liter
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Detroit Diesel's 14.0 liter engine in its Series 60 line is the exact same size as the 12.7L--57 inches long, 34 inches wide and just over 50 inches tall -- but it comes with more horsepower; it can generate a minimum of 455 hp, says the 2005 pamphlet. As the manufacturer's name suggests, this engine uses diesel fuel to power its six cylinders, according to the current listing of a 2001 Freightliner Argosy on the website "Truck Center."
Caterpillar: C15 Engine
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Like Detroit Diesel's Series 60 engines, the Caterpillar C15 engine also runs its six cylinders on diesel. This is a more powerful engine than either of the Detroit Diesel models. With a displacement of 15.2 liters, this engine can generate between 435 and 625 horsepower under the hood of your 2001 Freightliner Argosy, according to the engine specifications for the C15 listed on Caterpillar's website. In addition to being a very powerful engine, it is also a large one, weighing in at over 3,000 pounds.
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