| Detroit Diesel Series 50 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel (cylinder heads cast by John Deere) |
| Also called | Series 50, Series 50 EGR, Series 50G, Series 50 MK-G |
| Production | 1994–2005 (currently still available for off-road vehicles) |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-four 4 stroke diesel engine |
| Displacement | 519 cu in (8.50 L)[1] |
| Cylinder bore | 5.12 in (130 mm)[1] |
| Piston stroke | 6.30 in (160 mm)[1] |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Cast iron |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Wastegated, Variable geometry turbocharger |
| Fuel type | Diesel, CNG, LNG |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 42.9 in (1,090 mm)[1] |
| Width | 44.2 in (1,123 mm)[1] |
| Height | 47.5 in (1,206 mm)[1] |
| Dry weight | 2,230 lb (1,012 kg)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Series 60 Series 92 |
| Successor | Daimler Heavy-Duty Engine Platform (Series 13, 15 & 16) [2] |
The Detroit Diesel Series 50 is an inline four-cylinder diesel engine, that was introduced in 1993 by Detroit Diesel. The Series 50 was developed from the existing block of its sister engine, the Series 60, which itself was initially designed by Detroit Diesel. The cylinder heads were cast by John Deere at one time.
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