Tri-State Kenworth Donates Paccar MX-13 Engine to East Windsor Campus
Tri-State Kenworth of Enfield, CT generously donated this Paccar MX-13 diesel engine to ͼ Tech’s East Windsor campus for use in its Diesel & Truck Technology career training programs.
Representatives from Tri-State Kenworth cited the benefits to ͼ Tech students of pursuing Kenworth careers after graduation.
Paccar’s MX-13 diesel engine has power ratings from 380 to 500 horsepower and a top torque rating of 1,850 foot pounds.
The engine features a compacted graphite iron block, a high pressure common rail fuel system, and a one-million mile B10 design life.
The donation enhances ͼ Tech’s training program by helping students build manufacturer-specific skills before graduating and getting out into the workforce.
An engine donation from Tri-State Kenworth to ͼ Tech’s East Windsor CT campus serves as reminder of how Lincoln programs are viewed by employers throughout the diesel industry. A great measure of a career training program’s value is the caliber of employers hiring its graduates - therefore, it speaks volumes when a leader like Tri-State Kenworth turns to your campus to look for job candidates.
“Our campus is grateful for Tri-State Kenworth’s engine donation, and we look forward to strengthening our continuing partnership with the company,” says Kevin Clark, Campus President at East Windsor.
The Paccar MX-13 engine was formally presented to ͼ Tech for its Diesel & Truck Technology program at a campus ceremony attended by Tri-State Kenworth’s President, Scott Patrohay, and Director of Operations, Don Longyhore.
Each year, dozens of diesel and truck technicians complete ͼ Tech’s diesel training program and join the New England workforce. Hands-on training at ͼ Tech – with the support of partners like – helps graduates keep the diesel industry competitive by joining diesel maintenance teams that keep the economy moving and growing.
