What is a Glider Kit? A Form Of Recycling! - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
A glider kit is a new truck without an engine or transmission that has reman rears that are factory installed. The name “Glider Kit” comes from the fact that these units are unpowered from the factory. Glider kits retain the factory warranty on the cab and chassis of 1 year/ 100k miles.
Peterbilt 389 - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
The Peterbilt 389 Glider Kit is a true homage to the good old days of trucking. Powerful, reliable and versatile are only a few of the words used to describe the 389. The classic look of this truck is unmistakable and the performance with pre-emission technology under the hood is unmatched.
About the Leading Glider Kit Assembler - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
Fitzgerald Glider Kits specializes in installing the remanufactured main components (engine, transmission and/or rear ends) from a donor truck that was either wrecked or unsafe for the road, into a new cab and chassis built by the OEM.
Freightliner - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
We install an Eaton Fuller remanufactured transmission in all of our kits that comes with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty directly from Eaton. Engines warranties depend on the engine you select with your build.
Peterbilt - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
The Peterbilt 579 glider kit is available in a number of different configurations giving you unlimited versatility when choosing your next 579 glider. Premium-Grade Aluminum & Advanced Composite Materials, Reduce Weight
Cummins ISX - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
We now offer the Cummins ISX engine as our fourth engine platform option. This engine is the most powerful engine offered by Fitzgerald Glider Kits and is rated at 600 horsepower and 2050 torque! The ISX engine comes with a 3 year 300k mile warranty from Cummins.
Kenworth - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
No other manufacturer offers a truck that can be built for so many different applications. The same can be said with our Detroit 60 series engine and that’s what makes the t800 glider kit a desirable work horse for what ever your needs may be. Also available with various sleeper sizes.
Peterbilt 579 - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
The 579 glider kit offers even the most cost-conscious buyers peace of mind. The Peterbilt 579 glider kit is available in a number of different configurations giving you unlimited versatility when choosing your next 579 glider.
FAQ - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
Glider Kits have been around for almost 50 years and are used for a number of applications, both on and off the highway. Gliders are less expensive than new trucks and offer a more economical option for fleets and owner/operators to maintain the …
Freightliner Coronado - Fitzgerald Glider Kits
When you pair this truck with our Detroit 60 series engine and our nationwide warranty you get a truck with exceptional fuel mileage and substantially lower operating cost. Freightliner has always been a voice in the trucking industry setting high standards for its competition to follow. A Freightliner glider kit from Fitzgerald is second to none.