As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demands on emergency response vehicles are greater than ever, making it vital 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.

Leece-Neville IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators produce great 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 performance in a space-saving package and offer an entire array of additional features:  

• 12V, 5kW, and 7kW starting power – industry-leading performance in 6- to 16-liter 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