Alternators by Popular Application

American Power Systems, Inc. provides high output alternators for a wide array of applications, from commercial and non-standard vehicles to marine and alternative energy.

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+ Buses

*Alternator solutions for buses*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 or 24 volts nominal	100-270 amps	42i Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement	J180 or pad
12 volts nominal	185-400 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad

+ Ford Transit and Ford E-series vans & buses

*Alternator solutions for Ford E-Series vans & buses*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	250-270 amps	250-270 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Primary position	OE direct replacement

+ Ford Expedition

*Alternator solutions for Ford Expedition*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific

+ Ford F-series (150, 250, 350, 450, 550)

*Alternator solutions for Ford F-Series*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	250-270 amps	250-270 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Primary position	OE direct replacement

+ Ford Ranger (diesel only)

*Alternator solutions for Ford Ranger (diesel only)*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific

+ GMC Sierra, Suburban & Tahoe

*Alternator solutions for GMC Sierra, Suburban & Tahoe*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
45-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	250-270 amps	250-270 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Primary position	OE direct replacement

+ Jeep Grand Cherokee

*Alternator solutions for Jeep Grand Cherokee*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement	Application specific

+ Large-chassis vehicles

*Alternator solutions for large-chassis vehicles*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 or 24 volts nominal	100-270 amps	42i Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement	J180 or pad
12 volts nominal	185-400 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad
12-56 volts nominal	240-500 amps	Brushless Series High Output Alternators	Primary; secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad

+ Marine (sailboats, racing & cruising yachts—diesel only)

*Alternator solutions for marine applications (including sailboats, racing & cruising yachts—diesel only)*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 or 24 volts nominal	100-270 amps	42i Series High Output Alternators	Available in a variety of mounts. Custom mounts may be available for quantity orders. Please inquire.
12 volts nominal	255-360 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators 360 HPI Series High Output Alternators
12 volts nominal	360 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators
24 volts nominal	400 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators
48 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators
48 volts nominal	190 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators

+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter N62 Bracket

*Alternator solutions for Mercedes-Benz N62 Bracket*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solution Information	Alternator Position
12 or 24 volts nominal	160-360 amps	Contact us for 12 & 24-volt solutions	Mercedes-Benz N62 Bracket
58 volts nominal	120 amps	MB-120N62-58V	Mercedes-Benz N62 Bracket

+ Motorcoaches

*Alternator solutions for motorcoaches*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 volts nominal	185-400 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad

+ Nissan vans

*Alternator solutions for Nissan vans*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 volts nominal	250 amps	250-270 Series High Output Alternators	Primary position	OE direct replacement

+ OTR vehicles

*Alternator solutions for OTR vehicles*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 or 24 volts nominal	100-270 amps	42i Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad

+ RAM trucks & vans

*Alternator solutions for RAM trucks & vans*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific

+ Semi trucks

*Alternator solutions for semi trucks*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
12 volts nominal	185-400 amps	55i Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket	J180 or pad

+ Toyota Land Cruiser & Hilux (petrol & diesel)

*Alternator solutions for Toyota Land Cruiser & Hilux (petrol & diesel)*
Output: Volts	Output: Amps	Solutions by Series	Alternator Position	Mount(s)
48-56 volts nominal	160 amps	160 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
28 volts nominal	185 amps	185 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Tangent
12 volts nominal	255 amps	255 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	300 amps	300 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific
12 volts nominal	360 amps	360 HPI Series High Output Alternators	Direct OE replacement; secondary position with APS bracket (typical)	Application specific

+ Other applications

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