Description
Genuine Delco Remy 8600201 is a 28SI series 12-volt, 160-amp pad-mount alternator with Remote Sense voltage compensation, used as factory-fit on Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, M2, and Western Star Class 8 trucks running Detroit DD13/DD15 and Cummins ISX. It crosses to Lester 8749, Wilson 90-01-4741, and Delco Remy 8600253/8600422 in the same 28SI family.
Signs You Need a New Alternator
- Battery warning light illuminated on the dashboard
- Dimming headlights or interior lights, especially at idle
- Dead or repeatedly drained batteries
- Whining or grinding noise from the alternator
- Electrical accessories malfunctioning or operating intermittently
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Delco Remy (BorgWarner) |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 8600201 |
| Part Type | Alternator |
| Model Series | 28SI |
| Condition | New |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Rated Output | 160 Amps |
| Max Output | 200 A road speed / 140 A idle |
| Mount Type | Pad Mount |
| Rotation | Clockwise (CW) |
| Regulator | Internal (IR) |
| Fan Type | Dual Internal Fan (DIF) |
| B+ Terminal | 5/16 in |
| Remote Sense | Yes |
| Ground | Negative |
| Pulley | Not Included |
| Weight | 21.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 Year / Unlimited Miles (2 Years School Bus) |
Cross References
This alternator replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Delco Remy: 8600201, 8600078, 8600253, 8600422, 8600645, 8600771, 8600772, 8600773, 8700080, DRA8600201
- Lester: 8749, 8749N
- Wilson: 90-01-4730, 90-01-4741, 90-01-4742
- Dixie: A-1793, A-1794, 101-28108
- WAI: 61008286, 61018105
- Arrowhead: ADR0442
- Niehoff: AL10241N
Applications
This alternator fits the following engines:
- Detroit DD13 (12.8L), DD15 (14.8L), DD16 (15.6L)
- Cummins ISB 6.7L, ISC 8.3L, ISL 8.9L, ISX 15L
- Caterpillar C13
- Mercedes-Benz MBE900, MBE926
Representative vehicles using this alternator:
- Freightliner Cascadia (2008–2017)
- Freightliner Columbia (2008–2011)
- Freightliner Coronado (2010–2017)
- Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD (2010–2017)
- Freightliner M2 106, M2 112 (2002–2017)
- Western Star 4700, 4800, 4900 (2012–2017)
- Peterbilt 210, 220, 382, 384 (2008–2017)
- IC Bus BE, CE, HC, RE Series (2003–2017)
Verify your alternator mounting style (pad mount vs hinge mount) and electrical connections before ordering to confirm fitment.





