Engines, Components & Tyres

Volvo Penta has set 2021 as its deadline to introduce electric power solutions.

MICHELIN Earthmover is offering two new sizes of the XHA 2, a loader tyre for use on small- and medium-sized wheeled loaders used for material handling in quarries and sand and gravel operations. The 17.5R25 size is targeted for small-wheeled loaders, while the 775/65R29 size is targeted for medium-wheeled loaders. The firm says it worked with customers to determine the sizes that should expand the XHA2 portfolio. Michelin then field-tested these new sizes with operators to ensure they will deliver the n

Goodyear has revamped its OTR tyre website, which helps industrial customers to make more informed choices. The newly upgraded website can assist construction or quarry operations to boost working efficiencies and lower operating costs. The site is said to be optimised for all devices, including mobile phones and tablets and is said to feature robust search capabilities. The new site contains detailed information about Goodyear’s full portfolio of trusted OTR products, including tyres for construction and q

Dana Incorporated is launching an optimised axle/gearbox combination for small and medium-sized single drum rollers. It is designed with the intention of enabling original-equipment manufacturers to use more compact hydraulic components while maintaining optimal performance. The solution includes the Spicer 192 rigid planetary axle, a Brevini CTU gearbox and Brevini SH Series variable displacement hydraulic motors. It is said to enable the use of an axle with a high reduction ratio, which increases the po

Yanmar has a new distributor for its industrial engines in Egypt. The agreement was settled between Yanmar Europe (YEU) and Mohammed Ahmed Daoud for the Engineering and Industrial Investment (Daoud Group). Daoud Group is the first distributor established by YEU after becoming officially responsible of MEA territory within the Yanmar Group in January 2018. “The new appointment coming so quickly shows how seriously we are taking on the new area responsibility here at YEU. We are working simultaneously on dif

A first-class paving job should have first class protection with Astrak’s premium rubber pads for steel-tracked equipment. The DuraLine Plus pads are made of abrasion resistant Malaysian rubber suitable for a wide range of machines, said Martyn Pointer, Astrak’s group sales director. Independent test results show that the pads offer more than 25% more durability compared to standard quality rubber pads.

The push towards cleaner-running driveline developments from engine firms is continuing - Mike Woof writes. Sophisticated driveline developments are being seen right across the engine and drivetrain segment, with new low emission technologies being unveiled. High performance and extended service intervals are claimed, while tailpipe emissions have been reduced to meet the coming EU Stage V and latest US Tier 4 Final requirements. But different firms are taking different routes to delivering cleaner tailp

LiuGong and ZF have agreed a partnership to develop a new generation of transmissions for use in wheeled loaders and graders. The new system will be developed from existing ZF designs but will be aimed at the needs of the Chinese market.

In Brazil the Julio and Julio Group is now using Metso's Haul Truck Solution to reduce the operating costs and improve the performance of its truck fleet in the São Domingos quarry in Sorocaba. Over the long term, this investment is estimated to reduce operating costs by 30%. The São Domingos quarry has a capacity of about 1,200,000tonnes/year of crushed stone and covers an area of 1,500,000m² in Sorocaba, São Paulo state. Julio and Julio was looking for a hauling solution that meets current market specif