New engine architecture from Perkins will help the firm deliver emissions solutions to meet future regulations. In Europe the Stage V requirements are being finalised but Perkins says that it will be ready with its new technology.
Observing its customers' work and construction sites, Mecalac says it has been able to identify an area for improvement for wheeled excavators: their stability.
“The very architecture of this type of vehicle, connected to an oscillating axle under the undercarriage and an upper carriage, gives it an intrinsically higher centre of gravity. This results in a lack of stability which leads to discomfort and insecurity,” says Mecalac.
“On top of this, the inconvenient height of the cab means that the opera
JCB has forged a partnership with leading global manufacturer Kohler Global Power Group to produce engines for its compact equipment.
The water-cooled Kohler Direct Injection (KDI) engines - which will be branded JCB Diesel by Kohler - meet the next stage of emissions regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF).
The first JCB machine to be fitted with the new engine - a JCB 35D 4x4 Teletruk – was recently unveiled at the RWM waste management show at the NEC in Birmingham, Engla
Atlas Copco introduces new low emission diesels in its latest large paver models - Mike Woof writes The large pavers from Atlas Copco’s Dynapac range are now compliant with the Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions regulations due to the installation of new engines. Running costs are also said to have been reduced due to lower fuel consumption and the firm claims each of the latest models can offer a fuel saving of 4200 litres/year, as well as a reduction in CO2 emissions of 11tonnes/year.
