Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the launch of a compression release engine brake for the all-new 2020 Hino XL Series Truck.
Over the past two decades, Hino Motors’ and Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ engineers have collaborated to provide outstanding engine brakes to the Japanese market. Today, the relationship continues with the introduction of the A09 engine to the US market. The two companies partnered to design a high-performing compression release engine brake for Hino’s first Class 7/8 commercial vehicle in North America.
“Hino is well respected globally for its reliability and performance, and we are honoured to be part of Hino’s first Class 7/8 launch in the U.S.,” said Dennis Gallagher, President, Jacobs Vehicle Systems. “Jacobs’ expertise in engine braking coupled with Hino’s ability to drive excellence in quality will create a great customer experience.”
The Jacobs Engine Brake® is currently available on Hino’s A09 engine and comes factory installed on all class XL7 and XL8 Series trucks. The engine brake for the A09 engine provides optimal braking performance which drivers have come to depend on. Some benefits include being fully integrated with the engine electronic control system and ABS, a two-stage brake operation of medium and high, and cruise control compatibility for greater driver control.
To learn more about the newly launched XL Series and the Jacobs Engine Brake performance, visit hino.com/hino-trucks-xl-series.html or jacobsvehiclesystems.com.
Image – Jacobs launches brake for Hino Motors’ first US Class 8 truck.
Image – “Hino is well respected globally for its reliability and performance, and we are honoured to be part of Hino’s first Class 7/8 launch in the U.S.,” said Dennis Gallagher, President, Jacobs Vehicle Systems.
About Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Hino
Jacobs Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Bloomfield, Conn., where it has a 25,000 square meter design, testing and manufacturing facility, with support sites in Europe, Japan, and India as well as manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, China and, from 2019, Brno, Czech Republic. Jake Brake® products are used by heavy and medium-duty diesel engine manufacturers globally. Registered to the ISO 14001 and IATF16949 standards, Jacobs Vehicle Systems is the world’s leading producer of vehicle retarding and valve actuation technologies and can be found at jakebrake.com.
Hino Motors, Ltd., headquartered in Hinodai, Hino-shi, Tokyo, Japan, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in Japan. Hino continues to be a global brand for all customers serving Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central & Southern Asia, Northern America, Central America & the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.