The DP S55 starter was the first gear-reduction Class 8 starter introduced to the N.A. truck market in 1998. Setting the industry standard for over 15 years, Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, Volvo, and Mack have made the Mitsubishi Electric DP S55 HD Starter their standard starter of choice with confidence. Make sure to spec the DP S55 when spec’ing your new trucks – one less thing to worry about! The DP S55 is available in the aftermarket through our Diamond Gard All-Makes program, which provides coverage of nearly every truck/engine combination since 1998. Upgrade now to Mitsubishi Electric with confidence! We won’t let you down! 1998-2006 CAT C15 / C15 ACERT Planetary gear reduction drive Electrical “soft-start” technology Compact/sealed nose-less design Advanced solid-link solenoid designed to eliminate contact sticking Integrated magnetic switch Sealed heavy duty ball bearings Long-life brushes Reduced weight Nearly eliminates pinion and ring gear wear Eliminates solenoid “contact sticking/welding” Water resistant Minimizes dust and debris entry Reduced maintenance/downtime Higher reliability Less downtime and lower cost per mile Ease of installation Longer life. Features – DP S55 Includes the Diamond Gard warranty - the best aftermarket warranty in the business – “If it fails - for ANY reason – we pay”. No denials. No rotatable nose housing to come apart, yet only a few part numbers cover most applications. Bullet-proof design – built to handle high start-stop applications. Exceed industry requirements for corrosion resistance, heat tolerance, and vibration. Advanced Thermal Durability design for longer life – withstands extended crank times – no OCP needed! Weighs only 29 pounds for easier installation.