Detroit Diesel Series 92
Detroit Diesel Series 92
- Introduced in 1973 in 6, 8, 12 and 16 V-configurations
- Based on the Series 71
- 8V92 still produced for military applications
- Applications: Military, marine, construction, industrial, oil & gas, on-highway/bus
- Available today as reliabilt® remanufactured engine
Interesting Facts

The seaworthy 6V92T engine powers yachts around the world. Sporting incredible horsepower, it's reliable, durable and built for easy maintenance. Powerful but low maintenance. Sophisticated yet tough.

During a storm, when all the boats come in, the Coast Guard motor lifeboat heads out. And it's usually powered by a 6V92TA engine , born to fit a lifeboat's needs: quickness, maneuverability and ability to right itself in choppy water. Brave. Unflappable. And trustworthy.

Coach buses are equipped with a lightweight 6-Cylinder 6V92DDEC engine, providing excellent uptime. It can be counted on to travel long distances and stay on tight schedules.

The 8V92TA engine provides the muscle for military mobile tactical trucks. It provides the strength to haul heavy equipment across difficult terrain in all kinds of climates.

The 8V92T engine is a skilled multi-tasker. It powers fire trucks, ferryboats, and power generators for oil and gas drilling operations. In fire trucks the 8V92T engine not only helps propel the heavy-duty truck quickly to the scene, it's used to drive the hydraulic water pump to douse the flames. It also powers the ladder and all the other accessories.
Ferryboats count on the hardworking 8V92T engine to get people, cars and trucks from point A to point B, and back again a few thousand times. The Series 92 is designed for steady operation and sticks to tight schedules.
Oil and gas drilling operations also rely on the 8V92T engine, specifically for electric power generation. It's engineered for power load fluctuations as it drives the drill through unforgiving earth, in extreme conditions and remote locations.

The 16V92T engine is often used to provide backup power to hospital generators. It's counted on to maintain correct voltage and frequency levels and provide clean power. Even if standing by for long periods of time, when needed this engine must power up instantly. Power generators in mobile emergency power units also frequently depend on this engine. These units have been used after Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters to provide communication support and sustain cleanup activities. They're designed to run virtually nonstop, providing the sole source of power to remote locations.


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