Used Detroit Diesel Engines

Young and Sons Used Detroit Diesel Engines

Young and Sons is one of the most-well known engine companies in the Midwest. Being located in Indianapolis, Indiana it is easy to distribute our Used Detroit Diesel Engines across the nation and globally. Over the past 65 years, our family owned and operated Indianapolis, Indiana business has grown from a small garage to a facility that is over 60,000 square ft. Our highly-educated staff can answer any question you have about a Used Detroit Diesel Engine, or any other engine.

Our Young and Sons facility sells new and used engines. We require all our engines to meet the EMS standards, and pride ourselves on our excellent knowledge and products of diesel engines and parts. Young and Sons is up to date with all the new technology changes in the field. We even ship internationally to provide for our global partners. By purchasing Used Detroit Diesel Engines from us you eliminate the middleman. Our highly trained and experienced mechanics have worked on thousands of engines combined and are up to date on all the changes throughout the industry. We are here to answer any questions you may have about any of the engines we offer.

About Used Detroit Diesel Engines

  • Designed to be reliable and rugged.
  • Best-in-class fuel economy.
  • Detroit engines are offer longer maintenance intervals.
  • Improved fuel efficiency.
  • These engines perform at their peak for miles and miles.
  • Low-cost maintenance


You will get a lasting run when you purchase a Used Detroit Diesel Engine from Young and Sons.

Looking for Used Detroit Diesel Engines?

If you are looking for used diesel engines, we offer a wide variety. We rebuild Detroit, Ford, Mercedes, Perkins, Cummins and many more. All our engines go through detailed testing to ensure they are high quality, meaning all our Used Detroit Diesel Engines leave the shop ready to use with no maintenance required.  Each engine undergoes vigorous testing to make sure it is the highest quality and that is will ensure durability and reliability.

We pride ourselves on our customer service and acquiring to our customers’ needs and wants. All our rebuilds are based on our customer’s time frame, budget, and expectations. We can totally rebuild your Used Detroit Diesel Engine or just fix a few minor changes. Our work is dependent on what you are looking for in your engine and how you will use it. You will know the time frame and cost from the start, so you won’t have to worry about a thing. Our mechanics will keep you in the loop about where your project is at so your mind is at ease. We know life can be hectic and so can picking out a diesel motor. Trust us with your rebuild and we can guarantee that it is completed within time frame and budget.

Young and Sons is a major leader in new and used diesel engines, and we have nearly any part you could need. Diesel engines are fuel efficient and energy efficient. They have improved towing to help your vehicle tow heavier loads and are built to last 100’s of thousands of miles. Detroit Diesel engines use less heat since the engines run cooler than non-diesel engines.

Why Choose Young and Sons for your Used Detroit Diesel Engines?

  • Reliable and has a good reputation
  • Excellent customer experience and fast response time
  • We maintain a Better Business Bureau rating of A+
  • Diverse customer base
  • Excellent pricing on all our shipping needs.
  • Family owned business
  • National and international markets
  • Mechanics are ASE certified (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)
  • Member of AERA Engine Builders Associate
  • No middleman – we buy directly from the company
  • Worldwide shipping
  • Locally owned and operated in Indianapolis, Indiana


Contact Used Detroit Diesel Engines

Young and Sons has over 65 years of experience working with diesel engines both nationally and internationally. Our diesel mechanics have extensive knowledge to help you with your engine needs. Purchasing and maintaining your engines can be tiring, our staff is trained to help make your process of purchasing as easy as possible. We are known for our excellent customer service and quick turnaround time. Fill out the form or give us a call at (317)-263-0960 for a quick quote! By providing us with as much information as you can we can ensure that we can give you an accurate estimate that will meet your needs. We look forward to helping you with all your Used Detroit Diesel Engine needs.