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Key innovations in engines and drivelines technology at Conexpo 2014
April 22, 2014
Engines and drivelines technologies have move forward, as could be seen at Conexpo 2014 - Geoff Ascroft reports Solutions for Tier 4 Final emissions regulations dominated Conexpo 2014, with many firms showing off their options of DOC, DPF and SCR after-treatments. Deutz, while staying with an SCR-only solution, took a more unusual approach on its high horsepower V6 12litre and V8 16litre engines. Both get a dual SCR after treatment system to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. Using a dual SCR system,
Hyundai Construction Equipment strengthens partnership with Cummins
April 17, 2014
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has said that Cummins Tier 4 Final engines will make their appearance in Hyundai machines in the “near future.” The news follows both companies’ recent launches at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, USA, where Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas continued its partnership with Cummins by enhancing its new 9A series product lines with Cummins Tier 4 Interim engines. Hyundai exhibited many of the 9A wheeled loader and excavator models. “Cummins state-of-the-art eng
Engine firm Deutz is celebrating 150th anniversary
April 3, 2014
Engine manufacturer Deutz is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The company was established on the 31st March 1864 and was the world's first engine factory. Its history is closely linked with the development of the internal combustion engine with the four stroke ‘Otto’ cycle being developed in 1876. Today the Cologne-based company employs around 4,000 people and has a presence in over 130 countries. The atmospheric gas-powered engine, the four-stroke engine and low-voltage magneto ignition are technical inn
Perkins’ launch new distributor locator tool
April 2, 2014
Leading off-highway diesel and gas engine manufacturer Perkins has launched a simple solution to help customers find their nearest Perkins distributor at the click of a button. Available at www.perkins.com/distributor simply enter your location and then press ‘search’, or if you already know the name of the distributor you’re looking for, type in its name for a list of locations and contact details. Updated in real time, the new Perkins distributor locator provides easy access to a network of over
Deutz forecasts 2014 revenue growth after 2013 was “encouraging year”
March 20, 2014
Deutz is forecasting low double-digit revenue growth in 2014 after describing 2013 as an “encouraging year” for the German company. Last year saw improvements in all the diesel engine manufacturer’s key performance figures, despite the sluggish global market. And the company says tipped 2014 revenue growth is likely to be coupled with a moderate improvement in the EBIT margin excluding one-off items, which the firm expects to rise to above 4.0%. In 2013, the Deutz Group received orders worth €1,649.7 mil
Hatz is launching a new compact diesel for 2014
January 22, 2014
Guy Woodford reports on the imminent global market launch of Hatz’s keenly-awaited new four-cylinder diesel engine – the 4H50TIC Due to be available to customers from January 2014, Hatz’s new water-cooled, four-cylinder 2litre 4H50TIC diesel engine is said to be partly the result of unprecedented financial sacrifices made by the German firm’s employees during the global economic crisis.
Key moves for diesel engine sector
January 22, 2014
A series of key moves are being seen in the diesel engine sector, with major firms offering new solutions – Mike Woof writes Several of the major engine builders are introducing key innovations from the beginning of 2014 to meet with tough new emissions regulations for Europe and the US. Another key issue is providing solutions for engine customers in countries with less stringent regulations on emissions. Caterpillar has developed options for customers in lesser regulated countries who may wish to buy seco
New alternative to batteries for EVs
November 15, 2013
A new development looks set to offer an efficient alternative to lithium ion batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs). At present the current generation of EVs feature lithium-ion batteries to store energy. However the performance of the lithium ion batteries has been criticised, particularly with regard to the recharge time required as this is considerably longer than the time needed to refuel a combustion engine-powered vehicle. While faster charging technologies are available for lithium ion batterie
Hitachi and Shell are working on fuel alternative
November 15, 2013
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) and Shell are now working together on testing the Shell GTL (gas-to-liquids) fuel in construction operations. The latest range of Hitachi Zaxis-5 excavators is being used to trial the innovative liquid fuel. This concept is being tested as a potential solution to environmental and quality concerns surrounding conventional crude oil-derived diesel. The test programme has been developed as a solution for cleaner burning fuel products. This is in response to th
Polish parts producing plant purchase for LiuGong
November 15, 2013
Chinese equipment firm LiuGong is adding to its portfolio with the planned acquisition of a transmissions operation in Poland. The ZZN Transmission Plant in Stalowa Wola lies next door to LiuGong’s existing facility that makes the Dressta range of bulldozers. Parts from the ZZN facility are used in many of the Dressta bulldozers and the acquisition is a strategic move that will strengthen LiuGong’s presence in Europe through the LiuGong Poland subsidiary, as well as its component manufacturing capabilities.