As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demands on emergency response vehicles are greater than ever, making it vital that they get to their destinations quickly and reliably. Prestolite Electric has introduced a comprehensive offering of starters and alternators—including the latest Leece-Neville IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators and PowerPro and PowerPro Extreme starters—to deliver the performance these critical applications need to operate dependably in a wide range of conditions.
Innovative Leece-Neville products are engineered to provide vehicles with consistent power at the start and then continue to deliver it to every vital system—equipment, lights, cameras, radios and more—even when the vehicle is idling, sometimes for hours at a time.
“We have listened closely to fire chiefs and technicians and responded with technologies they know and trust to meet their unique requirements,” says Jonathan Smith, assistant director of sales and marketing, Prestolite. “We are proud that our products help keep fire and emergency vehicles running by efficiently supplying adequate power for managing heavy electrical loads.”
Leece-Neville IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators produce industry-leading output at low engine speeds, a vital feature for vehicles that spend most of their working lives at low RPM while also powering higher-than-usual electrical draws. Some features include:
- 12V, 210-, 230- and 240-amp outputs available in a dual internal fan design
- 12V, 280-, 325-, 350- and 420-amp outputs available in a best-in-class brushless design
- Minimum of 63% of a unit’s rated maximum output at engine idle (IdlePro)
- Minimum of 90% of a unit’s rated maximum output (200+ amps) at engine idle on the 350-amp model (IdlePro Extreme)
- Remote Sense capable – returns battery to full charge between stops and reduces overall charging time
- Rated up to 125 C – ideal for the high-temperature environments often found in emergency vehicle applications
- eCoated heavy-duty housing to reduce corrosion and improve vibration resistance
- All new, no core
- Assembled in America
Leece-Neville PowerPro and PowerPro Extreme starters provide operators with unmatched performance in a space-saving package and offer an entire array of additional features:
- 12V, 5 and 7 kW starting power – industry-leading performance in 6- to 16-L engines
- Sealed and noseless design to protect against dust, oil and other contaminants
- Planetary gear reduction design for higher torque/speed and less power consumption
- Integral Magnetic Switch technology to eliminate voltage drops
- Soft start relay technology to prevent ring gear damage
- Overcrank protection (optional on PowerPro 7 starter)
- All new, no core
- One- and three-year warranties
