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The official procedure for the United Kingdom to officially leave the European Union — known as Brexit — has just been triggered. And Europe being Europe, it quickly sparked major fallouts, rows and threats, with the U.K. at the center of it all. The terms of the split — much like many divorces — are now being haggled over and will be for at least two years and probably more. The divorce proceedings immediately got off to a bad start with the European Union (EU) outlining that it is expected to ask the U.K. to pay an unconfirmed sum, potentially up to €60 billion, to reflect the U.K.’s share of currently shared assets and liabilities. Within the industries covered by Diesel Progress, the next two years will be crucial. For most British construction equipment suppliers for example, the most prized outcome at the end of negotiations will be continued access to EU markets through regulatory cooperation. If U.K. industry is hindered by having a different set of rules with its biggest trading partner (the EU), it could add significant complexity and costs. And it works both ways. Would companies who remain in the EU want to see hurdles put in their way when trading with the U.K. after the divorce? No. So the endless negotiations continue and the rancor (an excuse to settle historical scores?) rumbles on. An example: National sensitivities recently came to a head when a strident British anti-EU politician stood up in the European Parliament and likened the EU to the Mafia. He was quickly rounded upon by the Parliament’s fuming chairman — an Italian. Ouch! Only two more years to go. dpi
While I choose to believe — perhaps naively — that governments generally do things with the best of intentions, there are times when I wonder what those in authority are thinking. A case in point: The Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Common Council recently voted unanimously to commit the city to transition to 100% renewable sources for electricity, heating and transportation. While there is no implementation date specified, council members made it clear they were all in on their commitment to renewables. Progressive Madison — described by an ex-governor as “30 square miles (78 km2) surrounded by reality” — is just the kind of place that would make such a commitment. But some questions come to mind. As part of the resolution, the council allocated US$250,000 to develop a plan, due early next year, that will include target dates for reaching 100%, with interim milestones and budget “... estimates to determine the costs.” Wouldn’t it seem prudent to do such a study before making such an acrossthe-board commitment to renewables? Especially in light of the fact that the local utility currently maintains, on average, 88% of its electricity from fossil fuel. Only 12% is currently from renewables and a utility spokesperson, while supportive of the concept, wouldn’t say his company could meet it. What if the 100% renewable goal turns out to be unrealistic? What if it leads to terribly increased costs or less reliable electricity on days when the wind doesn’t blow sufficiently to spin wind turbines? Good intentions are one thing, making sure they’re realistic — especially when John Q. Public is paying for it — is another. Putting desires ahead of an ability to meet a goal in the real world seems like “cart before the horse” thinking. Which is not good public policy. dpi
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Dana’s acquisition of Brevini adds a range of new technologies to Dana’s product range, including planetary track drives, slewing drives and hydraulic motors and pumps.
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as well as a network of 30 sales subsidiaries and nine service centers around the world. “Brevini’s product line is a perfect complement to Dana’s current offerings, helping us to increase the amount of Dana content on construction, mining, material-handling and other off-highway equipment,” said Aziz Aghili, president of Dana Off-Highway Drivetrain Technologies. “Brevini’s technology portfolio will increase the number of patents and patents pending for Dana’s off-highway business by 33%, enabling us to provide our customers with a full range of power-conveyance systems.” It’s an interesting move for Dana, as it hearkens back to the 1980s and ’90s, when its off-highway segment was in a significant growth mode and made several purchases, including Italy’s Sige axle operations (1994) and
n Feb, 1, Dana Inc. completed its purchase of the power transmission and fluid power businesses of Brevini Group S.p.A. First announced in midNovember 2016, the transaction was subject to review and approval by regulatory authorities in the European Union, which took until early 2017. Dana initially purchased 80% of the specific Brevini businesses, with an option to buy the remaining 20% by 2020. The total business, according to Dana’s estimates, is valued at €325 million, which included the assumption of approximately €100 million of net debt. Brevini reported 2015 sales in the acquired businesses of €388 million. Founded in 1960, the privately held Brevini Group employs approximately 2300 people. It maintains engineering and manufacturing operations in China, Germany, and Italy,
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG IN REVIEW Clark-Hurth (1997), which was Dana’s largest acquisition ever at the time. Dana also had a significant footprint in fluid power after acquiring Gresen Manufacturing, a supplier of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, filters and controls in 1981, which became part of the company’s off-highway business in 1996. Four years later, that business was sold to Parker Hannifin and Dana was mostly out of hydraulics for off-highway equipment. Now Dana is getting back in, as the purchase of Brevini brings a range of pumps, motors and valves, as well as mobile planetary hub drives, planetary gearboxes and electronic control systems. “At Dana, we certainly recognize the key role that fluid power solutions have traditionally served in off-highway applications and we have supported them in many ways, including the development of our hydrostatic continuously variable transmissions and the Dana Rexroth hydromechanical variable transmission,” said Jeroen Decleer, vice president of off-highway sales, strategy, and product planning for Dana. “As we move forward, our off-highway equipment customers are continuing to look for ways to further maximize the performance of their vehicles, which is driving a need to integrate drivetrains with work circuits. “By leveraging Brevini’s decades of expertise and product knowledge in fluid-power solutions, we will be in a better position to provide this integration.”
The addition of the Brevini products also immediately offers Dana, which has largely focused on wheeled offroad machinery segments, the opportunity to expand into a broad range of tracked equipment markets. Yet Decleer said that the purchase was “made for strategic reasons that go far beyond any specific machine segments or applications, adding that it makes “Dana the only solutions provider that can manage power conveyance to move machines and also perform the work functions of the machine.” “The addition of planetary hub drive technology allows Dana to develop and supply technologies for the tracked vehicle market, which doubles our addressable market for off-highway driveline systems,” Decleer said. “Brevini’s fluid power technology will allow Dana to expand our product and system offerings by adding key components for hydraulic systems that can be supplied to customers in all the off-highway segments we serve. “This allows us to increase the amount of Dana content on off-highway equipment in the short term, while providing a platform of proven technologies that can be leveraged in Dana’s other end markets, especially the commercial vehicle and industrial markets.” Decleer said the addition of Brevini will also pay benefits beyond the mobile off-road equipment segments. “It significantly broadens the opportunities for our stationary industrial continued on page 6
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From left, Aziz Aghili, president of Dana Off-Highway Drivetrain Technologies, Jim Kamsickas, president and chief executive officer of Dana and Renato Brevini, president of Brevini Group S.p.A., at the announcement of Dana’s purchase of 80% of Brevini’s power transmission and fluid power businesses.
market,” he said. “For more than 70 years, Dana has served the industrial market with equipment crucial to scrap recycling, steel production, and pulp and paper, for example. This is an important segment for us and one that we are committed to growing. Brevini’s strong presence and reputation in the industrial market will allow us to build on our position in this sector, especially in applications such as wind power, marine, mineral processing, steel industry and paper mills.” He added that the “complementary know-how of both companies will accelerate Dana’s hybridization and electrification initiatives as we help our customers improve performance and fuel economy. In particular, developments in electrification technologies will greatly benefit from the addition of planetary hub drives to Dana’s traditional drivetrain competencies.” One concrete example of possible synergies between the brands indicated by Decleer is Spicer Smart Suite technology. This platform of fully integrated, connected-vehicle features converts operating data from drive and motion systems into actionable insights for enhancing productivity, improving operator and machine safety, reducing maintenance costs, and decreasing total operating costs. An intelligent load monitoring system (ILMS) using data from Spicer axles is currently available for pre-production testing by vehicle manufacturers, with additional data management systems planned for Spicer transmissions and driveshafts, as well as select Brevini products. “Finally,” Decleer said, “Brevini’s extensive network of more than 30 sales subsidiaries in 25 countries provides flexible and reactive units that have developed close relationships with small- to medium-sized customers by providing application knowledge, customization, installation and service of Brevini’s gear drives and hydraulic systems. “The acquisition will amplify Dana’s existing footprint by DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
incorporating Brevini’s subsidiaries in countries such as Singapore, Japan, and Korea. These are all countries where Dana has also traditionally maintained a network of independent service centers.” It can also be taken as a sign that despite to the occasional rumor to the contrary, off-highway remains a big part of Dana’s business, now and into the future. “Dana has always been firmly committed to the offhighway market,” Decleer said. “And for the past several years, we have employed strategies that support organic growth, including the introduction of Spicer Rui Ma product lines for the Chinese market, the opening of the Dana Mechatronic Technology Center in Rovereto, Italy, the suspended axle program for high-horsepower agricultural tractors, the continued development of advanced powershift transmissions such as the Spicer TE14 and Spicer TE30 transmissions, and the investment in advanced technologies such as Spicer Smart Suite technologies and the Spicer central tire inflation system. “This acquisition of Brevini provides a rare opportunity for Dana to further solidify our standing as a trusted, top-tier supplier to the off-highway market by expanding our business in an inorganic way. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that while the purchase of Brevini will generate immediate benefits for Dana’s off-highway business, we see considerable synergies that Brevini’s expertise can deliver across all of the vehicle markets Dana serves, especially regarding fluid power solutions.” dpi — Roberta Prandi contributed to this story.
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FPT Industrial’s new V20 is an eight-cylinder, 90°, V8 diesel engine designed to provide a power dense, compact engine for a range of construction, agricultural and off-road machine applications.
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New 20 L, V8 diesel targets range of off-road applications including construction and ag equipment
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“Thanks to its smaller displacement and the lower friction in the engine design coming with the V8 architecture, the V20 allows up to 2% fuel savings compared to average 12-cylinder engines,” Gaiazzi said. “The V20 was designed with vertical flame combustion to maximize performance. This feature also avoids the deposit of fuel residues on the cylinder lining. The combustion chamber is characterized by new piston bowls with double re-entrant design.” FPT said the engine complies with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 final and EU Stage 5 emissions regulations using the company’s maintenance-free HI-eSCR exhaust aftertreatment, without exhaust gas recirculation or a diesel particulate filter. For a better serviceability, the V20 is designed with all service points on the same side. Oil, fuel and crankcase vent filters are positioned on the front side allowing an easy access position from the vehicle hood. All of the filters are also available as remote mount units on request to fit multiple application layouts. The new turbocharger layout and turbine outlet junction also simplifies the aftertreatment system piping, FPT said. The single cylinder heads are designed and made in highresistance nodular cast iron to guarantee easier maintenance and a higher performance with 220 bar peak combustion pressure, FPT said. “The V20 is offered first of all to customers in off-road applications, such as construction machines, agricultural vehicles, military and railways,” Gaiazzi said. “A version for power generation and stationary applications will follow.” dpi
PT Industrial used the big stage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 to launch the largest diesel engine in its line. The new V20 diesel is a 90°, eight-cylinder, 20 L engine available with a maximum rating of 670 kW at 1800 r/min with peak torque as high as 4100 Nm at 1500 r/min. Besides being the most powerful and largest displacement engine in FPT’s range, the V20 shows some new characteristics for the Italian engine manufacturer. The first and perhaps most noteworthy aspect is that the engine has a single cylinder head design, a rather uncommon sight among FPT’s existing engine families. FPT explained that the V20 was designed to deliver a power output that is normally achieved with 12-cylinder engines. “The V20 has best-in-class power-to-weight ratio,” said Federico Gaiazzi, head of marketing at FPT Industrial, reporting that the ratio is 13% higher than in competitive 12-cylinder engines. The design also helps preserve vehicle stability and reduce the load on axles, he said. With dimensions of 1625 mm long, 1190 mm wide and 1340 mm high, Gaiazzi said that the V20 is the most compact engine in its category. The engine’s compact dimensions are emphasized by the fact that the two turbochargers are positioned within the overall envelope. “The two single-stage wastegate turbochargers — one per each cylinder bank — are supplied with air from a cross-bank exhaust system with pulse pressure compensation between right and left banks,” Gaiazzi said. “This system ensures that the two turbos are always evenly charged without misbalances in the air supply between the two cylinder banks.” The FPT V20 also incorporates the same established 2200 bar common rail fuel injection system and engine control unit used on FPT Industrial’s Cursor engine family. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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MIDDLE EAST ELECTRICITY IN REVIEW
The Stamford S6, the latest addition to Cummins Generator Technologies’ S-Range family of alternators, was launched at Middle East Electricity in Dubai.
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Cummins said the S-Range alternators are suitable for various applications including oil and gas auxiliary, combined heat and power, critical protection and uninterruptible power supplies, continuous power and standby. Cummins Power Generation also introduced a new line of 6L Series generator sets for the residential and light commercial markets. Designed to provide more efficiency within less space, the 6L gen-sets are available in ratings from 250 to 350 kVA. Cummins 9.5 L, six-cylinder, dual-speed diesel engines, drives them. Features also include extended service intervals, dual frequency 50/60Hz, lower fuel consumption and enhanced power density, the company added. All of the major components were designed and built by Cummins and the sets also incorporates a Bosch fuel pump and integrated fuel shutoff. Cummins also displayed its PowerCommand Cloud 550 Remote Monitoring System and launched the Cummins 360° app, which allows users to step inside a data centre plant room to learn more about Cummins product, design and installation capabilities all in a 360° mode. The app will be available to download at power.cummins.com/cummins360.
he 42nd edition of the Middle East Electricity (MEE) trade show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, again delivered a strong gathering of the key players within the power industry, where 1615 exhibitors displayed their wares to an attendance of approximately 21 214 from 131 countries. As always, MEE proved a backdrop for a number of new product announcements. Cummins Generator Technologies unveiled the latest addition to its S-Range family of alternators. The Stamford S6 (810 to 1400 kVA+) builds on the Stamford HC6 and incorporates Cummins’ patented CoreCooling technology. Using thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical components, the company said CoreCooling enables the Stamford S6 to deliver an increase in power density when compared to its predecessor. Following on from the launch of the Stamford S0/S1, S4 and S5 products, the S6 shares the same modular foot flexibility, which the company said enables greater compatibility with customers’ existing generator set designs and for ease of assembly.
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At MEE, FPT Industrial introduced the N67 engine, which delivers 250 kVA for prime power in the same footprint as the mechanical version of the engine.
The telecommunications sector was a key theme for U.K. engine maker Perkins in its stand at MEE. The company said that the introduction of new 1.5 and 2.2 L variable speed models to its 400 Series range and extended service intervals meant it has a suitable product lineup for telecoms projects. According to Perkins, the telecoms sector is booming worldwide. In India, for example, it said state-run BSNL is planning 21 000 new masts across the New Delhi capital territory to improve mobile service quality. Meanwhile, in the U.K., it added that the new 5G networks would give rise to a new generation of telecom towers. Perkins said that the recent addition of two new variable speed models to the range means it can offer fixed speed and variable speed engines from 0.5 to 2.2 L, which meets all the key power nodes between 5 and 40 kVA. The 2017 show marked the return of an important European engine manufacturer, Deutz AG. The company exhibited with its Morocco-based fully-owned subsidiary Magideutz S.A., which distributes locally produced Deutz gen-sets under the brand Deutz Power Solutions (DPS) throughout the Middle East and Africa. Georg Diderich, Deutz’ senior vice president Sales & Service Europe, Middle East and Africa, explained that Magideutz is an important component of the Deutz group, manufacturing up to 1000 gen-set units a year. Plans are in place for the subsidiary to move soon into a bigger facility. “Magideutz deals with all products in the Deutz range but gen-set and power generation applications are of course of particular importance in the Middle East and Africa region,” Diderich said. “Telecommunication applications are a key segment, lately expanding to include hybrid and solar solutions that combine diesel power, storage batteries and solar panels.” Magideutz offers open-frame and soundproofed gen-sets from 13 to 1000 kVA, using Deutz air-cooled and liquidcooled engines until 500 kVA, and other manufacturers’ engines above that mark. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
The standard DPS gen-set package includes an integral fuel tank in the base frame, rubber mountings and a manual starting system. Options include automatic systems for emergency power and display monitoring of engine parameters, a pre-heating system and larger fuel tanks up to 2000 L. MEE has become the preferred platform for Italian engine manufacturer FPT Industrial to launch its new units for the power generation market. After the launch last year of the S8000 and C16 engines in generator drive (G-drive) versions, the company had an encore in 2017 with two more new engine introductions — the G-drive 300 kVA Cursor 9 and 250 kVA N67 engines. The Cursor 9 complies with Tier 3 and Stage 3a emissions regulations and is targeted toward prime power applications in Europe and emergency applications in the NAFTA markets, FPT said. The six-cylinder inline engine has a prime power output of 250 kW at 1500 r/min (284 Kw at 1800 r/min) and has been designed on the base of the Cursor 9 industrial engine. It will eventually phase out the current Cursor 10 engine for stationary applications. Oscar Baroncelli, FPT Industrial product manager, said that the basic hardware is the same as in the industrial engine variant, except for new piston design and a new combustion strategy. “This engine features a maintenancefree EGR system and scores a number of records, such as 5% lower fuel consumption against competitors’ average,” Baroncelli said. “Power density is also 8% better than competitors’ average and we have been able to stretch service continued on page 12 11
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The powerhouse at the Doha Festival City shopping center in Qatar utilizes five Himoinsa HTW-1745 T5 gen-sets that provide a total of 8.7 MVA of standby power.
intervals up to 600 hours, which is 30% more than competitors’ average in this power class.” The N67 engine is offered now in a common rail fuel system version for stationary applications in non-regulated markets (both 50 and 60 Hz with a switchability pack). This version delivers 250 kVA in prime power within the same footprint of the mechanical 200 kVA N67 engine, including a compact tropical cooling package for operation up to 55°C offered as standard. Baroncelli said this engine utilizes steel pistons with the new combustion shape that has been introduced with the Cursor 16 launch last year. High-pressure resistant cylinder heads are also a new feature of this engine. “The G-drive N67 also scores some records, including 21% better power density than competitors’ average and 30% more compactness than competitors in the same class,” he said. The N67 will be available worldwide with the exception of NAFTA markets, and for emergency-only applications in Europe. Gen-set manufacturer Himoinsa showed its range of gen-sets and lighting towers at MEE, with a special focus on units designed to work in extreme climates such as deserts, The company showcased its new Silent Plus HRFW-250 T5 generator with a C87 diesel engine by FPT Industrial. The unit is soundproofed with a rated noise level of 61 dB(A) ±2 at a distance of 7 m. Maintenance intervals have been set at 600 operating hours, the company said. The Middle East market is particularly interesting for Himoinsa, as Saudi Arabia alone accounts for about 55% of the Himoinsa business in the region. “The Middle East region has a great potential with applications in public locations as shopping malls and hospitals,” said Guillermo Elum, the company’s sales and marketing director. “The oil and gas industry also registers an interesting demand, especially for gen-sets up to 2.5 MW. “Telecommunications and data centers are fast-growing DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
segments too. Suffice to say that we will deliver about 700 gensets in the coming months for telecommunication installations.” Himoinsa recently completed the installation of an 8.7 MVA standby power system for the Doha Festival City, Qatar’s largest shopping complex, in Doha. The powerhouse consists of five HTW-1745 T5 gen-sets and works as redundant emergency power supply with a synchronized seven-second start-up, which exceeds the project’s technical specifications, said Himoinsa. The generators incorporate Mitsubishi S16R PTA engines driving Stamford PI734E alternators have been oversized to 1900 kVA and fitted with a programmable digital voltage governor, capable of providing an extremely quick response. The units, which also incorporate Woodward speed controls, can operate in ambient temperatures as high as 55°C, Himoinsa said. To ensure a fast response in the event of a grid failure, a water pre-heating system was added, along with a battery charger. Elum said that Himoinsa has a distribution agreement with Famco International LLC, headquartered in Dubai (U.A.E.). The company is responsible for sales and service of Himoinsa products in the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia and Qatar. According to Elum, service is an important criterion when choosing a gen-set in the Middle East. For this reason, Himoinsa has put great attention into the way its products are serviced. “For telecommunication applications, for example, we can offer our gen-set with Yanmar engine in the HYW Industrial range (from 8 to 45 kVA) or in the HRYW Rental range (from 16 to 40 kVA), which feature a special kit for longer maintenance intervals up to 1000 hours,” he said. The Middle East region is also showing a greater attention to environmental protection, thus hybrid solutions are becoming more attractive, said Elum, especially those combining conventional diesel power generation with continued on page 14 12
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John Deere Power Systems launched the first in a new range of generator drive diesels for nonregulated markets. The new PowerTech M 6.8L generator drive engine is a six-cylinder inline unit rated 200 kVA at 1500/min for prime power.
solar power installations. “Himoinsa manufactures gensets which are designed to be integrated with photovoltaic systems,” he said. “In such hybrid systems, generators are guaranteed to run at a minimum level during peak sun hours, so that the useful life of the engine is extended and operating costs lowered.” Italian engine manufacturer Isotta Fraschini exhibited
at MEE for the first time. The company unveiled its 1700 series of diesel engines for power generation applications. The series is composed of three engines — the V 1708, V 1712 and VL 1716 — with outputs from 800 to 2250 kVA. These engines have been used for years as marine gensets, in naval, oil and gas and industrial applications and will now be offered also for stationary power generation.
MEE IN REVIEW John Deere Power Systems introduced its PowerTech M 6.8L generator drive engine at MEE, a six-cylinder inline engine rated 200 kVA at 1500/min for prime power. Fabien Corvaisier, John Deere Power Systems’ area manager, said the diesel engine is a turbocharged, mechanical fuel injection unit which is available already on the market for base-load applications in the Middle East and Africa, as well as for emergency power in Europe. “The engine has been developed in France utilizing John Deere proven components from the PowerTech M 6.8L platform and provides high load acceptance and fuel efficiency,” Corvaisier said. When in development, particular attention was paid to low engine-operating costs. The unit sports single-side service points and 500-hour maintenance intervals, Deere said. The engine also utilizes replaceable wet cylinder liners and self-adjusting poly V-belts Corvaisier said the PowerTech M 6.8L is the first engine in a new range of generator drive diesels for nonemissions regulated markets. John Deere Power Systems also reported an important success in the Middle East region, as part of a framework contract that gen-set manufacturer SDMO Industries signed last year with Omantel, an Oman-based integrated telecommunications provider. Under the agreement, SDMO Industries supplied to Omantel 252 of its J33 33 kVA generator sets, each powered by John Deere 2.9 L engines rated 20 kW and fitted with a 12 V charge alternator and starter. The prime power gen-sets will provide electricity to Omantel’s telecom cell towers and shelters. SDMO Industries equipped the gen-sets for conditions in Oman, including a radiator for 48° to 50°C core temperature and a Telys control panel providing real time performance data, such as revolutions per minute and battery voltage. “John Deere constantly pushes the limits of technology to offer OEMs flexibility, performance and fuel efficiency,” said Philippe Forest, communication department manager at SDMO. “This supports our efforts to develop competitive, cost-effective generator sets that provide our customers with reliable, low-cost power.” Yanmar said it has “fine-tuned” two of its diesel engines, which enable them to work with variable speed generating sets in a move the company claimed leads to significant fuel savings. The company said that the two engines — the 3TNV88BD and L100N models — can work with variable speed gen-sets. Yanmar said it achieved this by coupling the engines to permanent magnet generators, which convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. The Japanese-built, three-cylinder, two-valve, naturally aspirated 3TNV88-BD engine is a 1.6 L unit with a maximum power of 28.2 kW at 3000 r/min. The L100N, built at the company’s plant in Italy, is a one-cylinder, naturally DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
The Yanmar 3TNV88-BD engine, left, and the L100N model.
aspirated, 0.4 L engine producing a maximum power of 7.4 kW at 3600 r/min. Yanmar said the engines meet Stage 3a emissions regulations. “One of the challenges with variable speed gen-sets is to make sure that the engine can respond in an adequate way to sudden load changes,” said Emilio Tognetti, area manager for Middle East and Africa. “When the set has a low load, the engine rpm goes down to minimize fuel consumption and noise and to increase the life of the engine. But then in the event of a sudden load change, the engine, if not properly set, might take some time to react and go up with the rpm. That is where the interaction between the alternator and the engine and the electronics is important. “By fine-tuning the two engines and using a permanent magnet generator, the running cost and reliability of the engine have been improved and the three-cylinder engine has worked well, especially for telecom applications. “There are a few key features of why our engine is very suitable for telecommunication mast applications. One is fuel efficiency and a second strong point is reliability. To understand the importance of reliability you have to understand the typical scenario of this application where it could be in a remote African location. “It may take hours and hours for an engineer to reach the mast and the operator does not want to go there every time there is a failure. If they do it is a big issue for our customer. Our customers are in charge of providing power to the telecom towers, and they are ranked by failure. If you have a failure you will probably end up being downgraded in the ranking and you don’t want that to happen, so reliability is something very valuable to us and our customers.” Tognetti said that engine life and durability are also key features. “Based on our vast experience we know that the life expectancy of our engines is remarkably long,” he said. dpi 15
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Yanmar has launched a new range of power packs utilizing its TNV diesel engines for irrigation applications. Included in the line is the 4TNV88 Power Pack shown here.
SIX PACKS OF POWER
Yanmar unveils TNV Power Pack engines targeting irrigation applications
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The NV3 range also includes the 4TNV98C, which Yanmar said is Stage 3b-compliant and Stage 5-ready, and the 3.32 L 4TNV98C, which is naturally aspirated and has a maximum power of 51.7 kW at 2500 r/min. This engine incorporates a Bosch common rail fuel system with full electronic control, exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) with a three-step, noclogging regeneration system. No DPF maintenance is needed for at least 6000 working hours, Yanmar said. Yanmar said that the engines offer ease of installation and the company’s Stage 2, 3a and 3b engines have the same external block dimensions and footprint. There are two other naturally aspirated Stage 3acompliant models in the range — the 1.6 L, 28.1 kW, 3TNV88-BDYED model and the 2.2 L 4TNV88-BDYED which has a maximum power of 36.4 kW. Moving up the range there are two, four-cylinder, turbocharged engines — the 3.3 L 4TNV98-NSC, which has a maximum power output of 52.1 kW, and the 3.3 L 4TNV98T-NSC with 63.9 kW maximum power. Both are Stage 2-compliant. The final model in the range is the naturally aspirated, 3.3 L 4TNV98C-NYI2 model, which has a maximum power of 51.7 kW and meets Stage 3b/Tier 4 final emissions regulations. The 4TNV98C-NYI2 is the largest in the range. Length is 1083.5 mm, width 701 mm and height 1010 mm. dpi
anmar has announced the launch of its compact TNV Power Pack engine range for irrigation applications. Aimed at the irrigation pump original equipment manufacturers markets, the lineup consists of three engine groups offering a total of six units with outputs from 19.9 to 63.9 kW. In the NV1 range, the 3TNV76 engine is Stage 3a/ Stage 4-compliant and is a three-cylinder, naturally aspirated, 1.1 L engine offering 19.9 kW maximum power at 3200 r/min. Emphasizing the compact nature of the engine range, Yanmar said the 3TNV76 is 814 mm long, 545 mm wide and 696 mm high. The company added that the engine incorporates an improved intake port for the indirect injection combustion chamber and an inline injection pump. The NV2 range includes the 3TNV88 and 4TNV88 Stage 3a-compliant models that utilize a high-pressure mono-plunger injection pump designed and produced by Yanmar. The company also designed and produced the injectors and nozzles. The 1.64 L3TNV88 is naturally aspirated and has a maximum power of 281 kW at 3000 r/min. The 2.19 L, naturally aspirated 4TNV88 has a maximum power of 36.4 kW at 3000 r/min. The NV3 range includes the 4TNV98 and 4TNV98T engines that are Stage 2-compliant for less-regulated markets. The engines have four valves per cylinder, a design Yanmar said it introduced to off-highway engines of this size some years ago. The 3.32 L, 4TNV98 is naturally aspirated with a maximum power of 52.1 kW at 2500 r/min. The 3.32 L, turbocharged 4TNV98T has a maximum power of 63.9 kW at 2500 r/min. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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BOBCAT LOOKS TO LOCALIZE IN CHINA Sales Of Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders In China Year
Units
2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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Bobcat is beginning production of two of its skid-steer loader models, including the S18 EarthForce, at its Suzhou, China, facility, this spring. The aim is to supply more competitively priced products to the market and increase domestic volumes.
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S18 EarthForce, are approximately equivalent to Bobcat’s S510 and S530 skid-steers in terms of their rated operating capacities and their different modes of lifting operation. They were designed in the U.S. by combining the company’s traditional technology and have been tested through trial operations in China. By sacrificing some of the operator’s comfort, a significant cost reduction has been achieved and so retail prices will be much more competitive, probably 30 to 35% lower than imported equivalents. It is evident that steel fabrications will be sourced locally, but the sourcing of key components such as Kubota engines and Danfoss hydraulic parts will remain unchanged. Therefore, the machines will be regarded as being entry level but will still offer a high premium. It is Bobcat’s intention to increase overall sales through the introduction of these new models. However, there have been comments from other suppliers that these lower-priced localized products may not be able to achieve much progress. They will still be more expensive than their cheaper Chinese equivalents and might be seen as competing with the imported Bobcat machines. So it will be interesting to see the result. To explore new market applications will be important for the success of these new products. Currently, almost 80% of Bobcat’s sales of skid-steer loaders in the country go to heavy application sectors such as road works and snow removal. To capitalize on the machine’s advantages in dirt moving and cleanup work, Bobcat China has identified potential uses on building construction sites, where continued on page 18
t one of its recent dealer conferences, Bobcat announced that it planned to begin production of two of its skid-steer loader models at its Suzhou, China, facility, this spring. The aim is to supply more competitively priced products to the market, and increase domestic volumes. Bobcat has been able to maintain its leadership in the Chinese market for skid-steer loaders, even after the change of its ownership to Doosan in 2007. The first imported Bobcat machines were made in the 1980s, and the dealer network was established in 1997 when Ingersoll-Rand owned it. Sales of skid-steer loaders exceeded 100 units in 2008 and have seen faster growth since 2010, achieving a record 383 units in 2016, which gave it market leadership with 34%. To achieve further growth, Bobcat will have to develop more applications apart from the traditional users in roads and farms and perhaps even more importantly, the company will need to offer more affordable products to Chinese customers. Although skid-steer loaders are available at a unit price of US$25,000 to US$35,000 in the United States, the current prevailing prices in China are 1.5 to 1.8 times greater because of shipping costs and the small sales volumes that support the distribution and aftersales service networks. The two models being localized, the S16 EarthForce and David Phillips is managing director of Off-Highway Research, a Londonbased management consultancy that specializes in the research and analysis of international construction equipment markets. Phone: (44) 020 7404 1128; Email:
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GLOBALtrends territories during 2017. In 2016 the recently recruited dealers accounted for 18% of its annual sales. In addition to the launch of these two new models of skidsteer loaders, Bobcat has decided to improve its offering of mini excavators with the introduction of three new models. The E20 was scheduled to become available for the dealers in the first half of 2017 and another two larger models will come in the second half of the year. In addition the company has just achieved sales of two of its French-sourced telescopic handlers both of which were sold into agriculture. From 2011 to 2015 Doosan Bobcat saw its global turnover increase by 17% to US$3.5 billion, disclosed when it went public on the Korean stock market last November. With the stable level of demand in the traditional developed countries, it has now increased its priority on the emerging markets and will focus heavily on developing its potential in China. dpi
the confined space requires machines with a small turning radius and low body height. By using skid-steer loaders to replace manual labor, cleanup work can be completed with much greater efficiency, especially in view of the rapidly rising wage rates. In Off-Highway Research’s view, improved living standards offer great opportunities for the mechanization of many jobs that are currently being completed manually, but to achieve the efficient and economic use of compact machines it is important to develop new business models such as rental. Bobcat China has been able to maintain a good dealer network, and many of its dealers are very experienced in selling skid-steer loaders to niche applications, an advantage that is unmatched by other suppliers. It now has 35 dealers in 40 franchised territories and with the introduction of the new machines it plans to expand its distribution to 50
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Italian generator-set specialist launches new line aimed at rental applications
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taly-based CGM Generating Sets said its new diesel generator-set Rental range is the result of a development process that aimed at meeting customers’ increasing demand for special products that are both flexible and robust. Stefano Chilese, managing director of CGM, said that the range includes 12 gen-sets from 10 to 200 kVA power output and was designed according to the highest standards of quality. “The CGM Rental range is built with engines complying with Stage 3a emissions regulations from manufacturers Kohler, Yanmar, Iveco and Perkins,” Chilese said. “These gen-set feature a strong skid chassis; a galvanized soundproof canopy for external use; a 24-hour-capable fuel tank that can be removed without disassembling the unit; emergency stop button; an extra socket set protected by magneto thermal and differential circuit breaker; a three-way valve for external tanks; forklift pockets in the base frame; and lifting points in the canopy for easy transport.” Chilese added that the CGM Rental range has been designed specifically to resist the most severe weather conditions. CGM Generating Sets in the 5 to 2000 kVA range incorporate Honda, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton engines, while Perkins, FPT, Kohler, Volvo, Doosan and Deutz engines are used for ratings to 2200 KVA. All of these gen-sets are available in an open or sound-
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Part of CGM’s new Rental range of generator sets, the 20 P gen-set is rated 20 kVA and is designed for prime power applications.
proof-canopied version. The company’s range includes also light towers, natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas generators with General Motors engines, welders up to 500 amps, and tractor coupling power take-offs. dpi
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The E2676 gas engine by MAN Engines is part of a range for combined heat and power (CHP) applications that covers power output from 62 to 580 kW at 1800 r/min (or 54 to 550 kW at 1500 r/min) with the engine series E0834/E0836, E2676 and E3262 from 4.6 to 25.8 L displacements.
MARCHING INTO NORTH AMERICA
MAN Engines ready to do business in US in marine, power generation, and off-highway industries BY ROBERTA PRANDI
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MAN Engines’ footing in the U.S. is already founded on a solid basis across several markets. The company supplies several important accounts in the marine segment. Its cooperation with Viking Yachts, an American manufacturer of luxury sport fishing boats, dates back many years and recently reached the milestone of 2000 vee-configuration engines having been delivered to equip Viking’s high-end vessels. Lorenz Panknin, MAN’s key account manager-Off Road, said the company counts on a network of 65 service dealers in the U.S. — so far mainly marine focused — and the subsidiary in Florida hosts an Engine Training Academy. The combined heat-and-power generation sector is also a key market for MAN Engines in North America, thanks to a range of gas engines that covers power output from 62 to 580 kW at 1800 r/min and 54 to 550 kW at 1500 r/min. The product line covers three engine series — the E0834/ E0836, E2676 and E3262 — spanning a displacement range of 4.6/6.9, 12.4 and 25.8 L. A range of turbocharged, lean-burn engines based on the same engine series is available for use with natural and special gases, with power ranges from 68 to 580 kW at 1800 r/min and 58 to 550 kW at 1500 r/min. These engines utilize MAN’s modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system (AGN), a compact and flexible solution that has been already implemented in mobile applications.
ermany-based MAN Engines has been present in the North American market for more than 20 years through its subsidiary, MAN Engines & Components Inc. (MEC), Pompano Beach, Florida, USA. But now the company, part of the commercial vehicle manufacturer group MAN Truck & Bus, has indicated that it intends to significantly expand its business as an engine supplier for off-road applications and energy production in the American market. “Thanks to our quality products developed in Germany and our decades of market expertise as an American company, we see ourselves as the perfect engine partner for all OEM manufacturers interested in volume business,” MEC Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Barbosa said. To sharpen the company’s new focus, MAN Engines has appointed Jürgen Haberland from the headquarters in Germany as business development manager off-road and power in the U.S. He is tasked with further developing the company’s business with engines and components in the Americas. Haberland has been working for MAN Engines since 2008, the last six years as head of Off-Road MAN Engines in Nuremberg, Germany. He is expected to take up his new role in Pompano Beach on Aug. 1, and will bring his knowledge and expertise in application engineering, service and engine sales.
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG IN REVIEW “With regards to the power generation market, we have a collaboration with U.S.-based gen-set manufacturer Generac Power Systems for the delivery of our gas engines to be used in their gen-set range up to 500 kW output power,” Panknin said. The new MAN E2676 E302 six-cylinder inline gas engine for cogeneration or block-type thermal power plants is being field tested at 60 Hz prior to commercial release. The test started last summer in cooperation with the combined heat and power packager Co-Energy America. The engine is powering a 150 kW cogeneration system at the Holiday Inn hotel on Cape Cod in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA. Pre-series E2676 E302 engines in several 50 Hz applications are already successfully in use in Germany, MAN said. When utilized in heat and power cogeneration, the 160 kW engines are reported to reach an overall efficiency of up to 90%. The engines are exposed to different loads when used in the higher frequency of the U.S. power grid. These different loads need to be tested under real-life conditions, and this is the scope of the current field test. In total, the test engine will run for 8000 operating hours. The engine will then be completely disassembled by MAN for series production approval. At the same time, a new engine will ensure a seamless transition for the system in Massachusetts. As far as other off-road applications are concerned, MAN has a long history and strong foothold in agricultural technology, with its products used by manufacturers such as Claas, Fendt/Challenger, and Krone in large agricultural machinery with high power needs. A MAN six-cylinder, 12.4 L diesel engine equips the new AGCO Challenger 1000 Series high-power fixed-frame tractor that was launched last year on the American market. Panknin said that MAN engines for off-road applications are being used in the U.S. thanks to an earlier development partnership in the field of engine technology with a wellknown manufacturer of construction machinery. Considerable experience for MAN Engines comes also from engines for on-road applications, the company being part of commercial vehicle manufacturer group MAN Truck & Bus. “The engines used in large construction and agricultural machinery are always based on the fundamental technology used in commercial vehicles,” Haberland said. “In the mid-term, the increasing technology requirements will only be able to be fulfilled with large production volumes. Therefore, a solid business model with commercial vehicles always serves as the foundation for the mid-term development of new, modern, and future-proof engine series.” MAN Engines in the U.S. has also been producing front and rear axles for the bus manufacturer New Flyer for many years. MAN Engines has approximately 2000 axles on the road with New York Transit — the New York City transportation system — alone. The complete range of MAN diesel engines covers a power range from 294 to 816 kW with the three engine DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
The new MAN E2676 E302 six-cylinder inline gas engine for cogeneration is being tested at the Holiday Inn hotel on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. The test for 60 Hz operation is being carried out in cooperation with CHP packager Co-Energy America.
series D2676, D3876, and D2862 with 12.4, 15.2, and 24.2 L capacities. These engines use wastegate or variable geometry turbochargers and are utilized in applications such as wheel loaders, excavators, dump trucks and mobile cranes. In terms of emissions regulations, MAN Engines deploy AGN, a modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system with variable setup options for its components. Up to 16 different AGN variants make it possible for machine manufacturers not only to make optimum use of the given space in applications where space is crucial, but also to increase compatibility and flexibility when fitting the engines. “Our MAN engines need no more than an SCR catalytic converter combined with optimized combustion and exhaust gas recirculation inside the engine to comply with the EPA Tier 4 final and EU Stage 4 standards,” Haberland said. “There is no need for a diesel particulate filter and an oxidizing catalytic converter which simply take up space in the engine and add to the cost.” dpi
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SENSORS, CONTROLS, MONITORING
New FQ series speed sensors by Rheintacho comply with protection class IP69K.
HIGH PROTECTION FOR SPEED SENSORS
Higher protection class ensures no troubles in operation of speed sensors in working machines
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The FQ product series offers additional configuration variants, as for example frequency range, detection distance, EMC, and temperature stability. According to Rheintacho’s current development plan, all versions will be designed as a two-channel sensor to detect rotational speed and direction of rotation. Sexauer explained further the choice of higher specifications for these sensors. “Our experience has shown that specifying too low an IP class and putting the onus on users via operating or maintenance instructions, is not practical,” he said. “When a machine is to be cleaned with a steam jet for practical reasons, it is difficult to convince the operators otherwise — regardless of what is found in the operating manuals. “For this reason we are expanding the proven FK product line to include the FQ series with its higher protection class. We always strive to offer the best technical and economic solution, tailored to the specific application.” dpi
heintacho introduced the complete new FQ series of plastic sensors for detecting rotational speed and direction, which complies with IP69K protection class. The FQ series is a further development of the current Rheintacho FK product line, which fulfills protection class IP65. These sensors have been utilized in a number of applications in working machines, especially in combination with electromotors. The new FQ series is available with different sensor lengths, cable outlet directions and connector options. Besides the application flexibility ensured by these options, Rheintacho offers customized solutions. “There are two main reasons why we were motivated to develop this new series,” said Wolfgang Sexauer, sales manager at Rheintacho. “Firstly, we see a tendency to specify higher IP classes in many applications for safety reasons, than was the case a few years ago. Secondly, the IP69K protection class enables technical potentials to be realized even more efficiently today. This applies to both available materials and, of course, to intelligent constructions.” DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The new JCB430 DieselMax is the third engine line to be launched by JCB since production began in 2004.
JCB ADDS
TO ENGINE LINEUP
New 3.0 L joins DieselMax diesel range; no aftertreatment required
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that there is no requirement for any form of regular valve train adjustment, reducing downtime for customers and boosting productivity, the company said. The new engine also features integrated glow plugs, for faster cold starting. According to JCB, other key components include a heavy-duty design and heavy-duty power take-off. JCB announced in 2011 that it was launching a new engine development project with the help of an investment from the U.K. Government’s Regional Growth Fund. “It is hard to believe that, just over 12 years ago, JCB didn’t make engines,” JCB Chief Executive Officer Graeme Macdonald said. “Today JCB has produced 400 000 high-performance diesel engines, leading the way with a purpose-built range which saves fuel, is clean and highly efficient. “The launch of the brand new 3 L JCB430 DieselMax engine will build on the success of the JCB Power Systems business and takes the productivity and environmental continued on page 24
n the latest addition to its expanding engine portfolio, U.K.-based JCB has taken the wraps off a new 3 L model. The new JCB430 DieselMax is the third engine line to be launched by JCB since production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire, England, and joins the 4.4, 4.8 and 7.2 L models. Launched initially with 55 kW at Stage 4 final, the engine produces 400 Nm of torque from 1300 r/min. JCB said the engine meets the relevant emissions legislation without any requirement for a diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, selective catalytic reduction or any form of exhaust additive or aftertreatment. The company said this makes it a suitable power plant for a wide range of mid-weight construction and industrial equipment. The engine has been designed to be ready for Stage 5 emissions standards and will be available with additional power ratings in the future. JCB Power Systems said it has opted to use automatic valve adjustors for the first time on the engine. This means
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INDUSTRY NEWS performance of our engines to a completely new level, particularly on fuel efficiency.” JCB said one of the most impressive features of the new engine is its fuel consumption — using up to 8% less fuel than the 4.4 L JCB engine. The JCB430 DieselMax engine is also 30% lighter than JCB’s 4.4 L EcoMax engine and has been designed specifically for mid-range construction and industrial equipment operating cycles, the company added. The new engine, available alongside the four-cylinder 4.4/4.8 L EcoMax and the six-cylinder 7.2 L DieselMax, features a cast iron bedplate structure and a rear mounted gear train, for long service life and low operating noise, JCB said. The engine’s mass air flowmeter system, which allows the engine control unit to balance and deliver the correct fuel mass to the engine regardless of temperature, altitude and air density, has been integrated into the engine itself, minimizing the amount of air inlet system development and engine setup work required for different machine configurations, according to JCB. It added that mounting interfaces are shared with those of the larger 4.4 and 4.8 L engines, making installation in existing equipment easier. The engine also retains the heavy-duty power take-off capabilities of the larger JCB engines, JCB said.
JCB Power Systems has also invested approximately US$12.4 million in its U.K. engine plant as it gears up to begin full production of cylinder heads and blocks for the first time. The Derbyshire-based factory has installed new CNC machining centers and associated automated processes at the site, which, JCB said, would give “outstanding” finished accuracy in-house. The investment will also give the company the capacity to produce 45 000 engine sets a year. JCB Power Systems, based in Foston, U.K., began production of its own engine range in 2004. To date more than 400 000 JCB Dieselmax and JCB EcoMax engines have been produced. The engines now provide power for more than 70% of JCB equipment sold around the world. JCB said the latest investment would allow the company to produce cylinder heads, engine blocks and bedplates, the major engine components, in-house for the first time. The company added that the machining centers have been put through a rigorous test procedure, were due to start production in early 2017 and will be able to produce a set of engine components in just five minutes, according to JCB. dpi
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Chinese manufacturers like Sany had a big presence — literally and figuratively — at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, the largest equipment show in the Western Hemisphere.
CHINA’S BIG SHOW IN VEGAS
Chinese OEMs promote capabilities at ConExpo-Con/Agg BY IAN CAMERON
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OEMs represented at the promotional event included XCMG, LiuGong, Sunward, Sany, Zoomlion, Sinomach and Shantui. Zhou Xianbiao, director of the Chinese organization Construction Machinery Technology & Management, moderated the event. Also represented was the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Qi Ju, president of the China Construction Machinery Association, outlined the country’s emergence as a global player in the industry. He added that thanks to the increasing influence of the country’s brands, Chinese construction machinery products have now been exported to more than 200 countries and revenues from overseas business and exports make up more than 25% of the Chinese industry’s total revenue. “The continuous development in Chinese construction machinery has resulted in an uprising international influence of Chinese brands,” said Nick Yaksich, AEM senior vice president. “These products have gained a growing international acceptance on performance and quality.” dpi
hina’s construction machinery market is growing in terms of product performance, according to the head of one of the country’s leading manufacturers. That was one of the messages from a major promotional exercise spearheaded by Chinese construction equipment makers and trade association leaders at the recent ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The comments came from He Qinghua, chairman of Sunward, located in Changsha, China. Sunward makes a range of products including excavators and drilling equipment. The group of Chinese manufacturers and trade associations used the event, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), and China Construction Machinery Association, to showcase the country’s construction equipment-making capabilities. Almost 130 Chinese construction machinery original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and component makers attended the trade show. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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The European construction equipment sector saw “sound growth” of 10% in 2016, according to a report from the Committee for European Construction Equipment.
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Volume-wise, the strongest sales increases were recorded in France, Germany and Italy. “The German market in particular, and Northern and Western Europe in general, are close to their historical record levels,” Popp said. “On the other hand, recovery of Southern Europe and Central and Eastern European countries still falls short of expectations.” He added that a positive finding was the revival of the Russian market after years of extreme deterioration. CECE said sales of earthmoving equipment in Europe grew by 12% in 2016. Building construction equipment (tower cranes and concrete machinery) recorded an even higher growth of 21%. “It is encouraging to see that all construction machinery sub-sectors benefited from the upturn,” Popp said. “This corresponds to the situation of our customer industry which sees growth both in residential and nonresidential construction as well as civil engineering.” The CECE Business Barometer index hit a temporary low following the Brexit vote in the summer of 2016, but has been on a growth path since, resulting in the highest index
he European construction equipment sector saw “sound growth” of 10% in 2016, with hopes for a continued upward trend this year. Those are the findings in the latest report from the Brussels, Belgium-based Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) in its Annual Economic Report. CECE represents the interests of more than 1000 construction equipment makers through national trade associations in 13 European countries. In the report, CECE said building construction equipment experienced better demand than the civil engineering equipment sub-sectors. Overall, the market is at its highest level in five years, but still considerably below the pre-crisis record levels, CECE said. As in the previous year, CECE said the European market outperformed most regions of the world and ranked third in growth numbers, behind only China and India. “The double-digit sales growth in 2016 was positive news for our industry in Europe, but we still see big disparities across the continent,” said Sebastian Popp, an economic expert at CECE.
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INDUSTRY NEWS value in almost six years in February 2017, said the findings. The report added that the manufacturers surveyed in 2017 see almost all world regions as positive. Fueled by infrastructure investments pushed forward by the new government, the U.S. market is expected to see an upturn. China and India are anticipated to continue the upward trend seen last year, CECE said. A majority of European manufacturers expect the Middle East markets to recover in 2017. Latin America, on the other hand, is not yet anticipated to bounce back from the low 2016 level, CECE said. For the European market, the manufacturers surveyed in the CECE Barometer expect a generally positive scenario, except for the Turkish market. Hopes are particularly high for Scandinavia, France, and Germany. CECE added that optimism is equally strong across sub-sectors. The share of manufacturers expecting an improvement of the business situation is approximately two-thirds, which CECE said is true for earthmoving, road, and concrete equipment producers. Only component suppliers do not trust the upswing in a similar way — amid a positive average assessment, 63% of them expect unchanged business in the near future. Against the backdrop of a modestly growing European construction sector, generally positive industry sentiments, and different stages of market recovery across countries, stable sales of construction equipment with a slight upward tendency appear to be the most realistic scenario for Europe in 2017, reported CECE. Also, European manufacturers should be able to benefit from a world market, which is expected to return to growth after three consecutive years of decline, the report said. dpi
DIESELhr Eaton Appoints Faria As Vehicle Group President Eaton, a power management company, announced that João V. Faria has been appointed president of Eaton’s Vehicle Group effective May 1. Faria will succeed Kenneth F. Davis, who has announced that he will retire on Aug. 1. In his new role, Faria will be responsible for the company’s vehicle business, which manufactures engine air management, traction control, fluid conveyance and powertrain products for passenger and commercial vehicles. In 2013, Faria was appointed to his current dual role, leading the electrical business in Latin America and serving as the corporate president for South and Central America. Prior that he was president, Hydraulics J. Faria Business, Americas. Faria joined Eaton in 1987 as a materials engineer at the Valinhos, Brazil, truck plant holding quality, manufacturing and management roles within the truck transmission operations. He has also served as general manager of the Light and Medium Duty Transmission Operations in Brazil; general manager, Valve Actuation for the automotive business’ Engine Air Management Operations; vice president and general manager, Engine Air Management Operations; president, Powertrain and Specialty Controls Operations; and president, Vehicle Group, EMEA.
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Technology That Transforms. Transforming Productivity And Profits. Cummins Tier 4 Final engine power was prominent at CONEXPO 2017. Our Tier 4 Final engine range, introduced at CONEXPO 2014, is working successfully in over 600 installations – more than any other OEM in the industry. You could also see more than 100 Cummins-powered applications on display across this year’s exhibition. Cummins debuted dual fuel 45- to 100-kW spark-ignited generators. The C100N6 generator unit runs on either natural gas or propane without any hardware changes, and has been designed to withstand winds up to 180 mph, providing power where you need it the most.
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A FOCUS ON FUTURE EMISSIONS Technology leader at Johnson Matthey sees progress being made in emissions, fuel economy and expansion of more stringent levels to other regions BY BO SVENSSON Editor’s Note: The biannual SAE Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden, last year featured a large group of manufacturers and specialists in emissions control. One of those specialists was Andy Walker, director, Divisional Technology, Johnson Matthey Inc. Walker made a presentation on catalyst-based emissions control solutions for the global heavy-duty diesel market. Diesel Progress International spoke with Walker about the current state of emissions technology and what the future might hold. DPI: What do you think about the pace of the development of emissions control technology demonstrated over years? Is it sufficient to cope with the very stringent requirements ahead? Walker: This is a very capable and innovative industry and we have seen many technological advances presented at the SAE Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium. These developments have enabled HDD engines and vehicles to meet the increasingly stringent regulations, which result in cleaner air for the world to breathe. We must never forget that this industry is delivering cleaner air for billions of people globally. This is a fantastic achievement. We have seen significant improvements in engine, substrate and catalyst technology, and in the ability of the scientists and engineers to optimize the interactions between the multiple components in the system to get the best out of the integrated package. In general, we are seeing engines with increased fuel efficiency, which reduces the CO2 footprint of HDD engines, vehicles and machines. Often these improvements lead to increased levels of nitrogen oxides (NOX) being emitted from the engine, so the combined substrate plus catalyst system needs to convert more NOX to enable the system to meet the regulations. This has been achieved by simultaneous optimization of the exhaust flow and urea distribution, the substrate and catalyst system. We are seeing the introduction of substrates with higher cell density to increase the effectiveness of the gas transport to the catalyst and improved catalysts with increased activity per unit volume. This will enable higher conversion performance and reduced catalyst size. For future regulations, in both the on-road and nonroad DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
“We must never forget that this industry is delivering cleaner air for billions of people globally. This is a fantastic achievement.” — Andy Walker, director, Divisional Technology, Johnson Matthey Inc.
areas, we will see the introduction of combined selective catalytic reduction (SCR), NOX conversion catalysts and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) — so-called SCRF components. The particulate removal and NOX conversion are carried out on the same substrate, which will enable better NOX conversion from a lower total catalyst volume. In many cases this will also enable better low-temperature NOX conversion because the SCR catalyst will be closer to the engine. It will work at a higher temperature than in the current configurations, in which it is generally placed downstream of the filter. So, there is more to come from the industry, and the rate of progress will be sufficient to cope with the stringent requirements ahead. 30
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DPinterview For future regulations, Andy Walker expects to see the introduction of combined selective catalytic reduction (SCR), NOx conversion catalysts and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) — Johnson Matthey’s SCRF system components. These will be applicable to both light-duty (left) and heavy-duty applications.
DPI: What is your view on the balance in technology development between engine original equipment manufacturers and the manufacturers of emissions control technology? Is more cooperation needed? Walker: In the early days of emissions control there was less need for the very close cooperation that we see today. In recent years we have seen that there is major competitive advantage in doing the best possible job at integrating the whole engine, exhaust, urea injection, substrate and catalyst system. This requires a very high level of collaboration between all the component suppliers and delivers engines, vehicles and machines capable of meeting the most stringent emissions regulations while simultaneously reducing fuel use and CO2 emissions. The levels of combined system integration that we are seeing today put the industry in a great position to meet the future challenges. This includes further reductions in NOX emissions and substantial further improvements in fuel efficiency.
This will include development and introduction of more aerodynamic tractor and trailer units and further deployment of low rolling resistance tires. Other improvements will be within transmission systems, better use of telematics both in terms of predictive driving and optimization of the driving route to avoid congested areas, and more training of the drivers. We can also see ways forward for further improvements in engine fuel efficiency, including the introduction of waste heat recovery (WHR) and the development of even more advanced catalyst systems than we have today. Also, enabling conversion of pollutants at lower temperatures and increasing catalyst performance per unit volume will enable smaller, lighter catalyst systems. We can even see ways to store NOX emissions at very low temperatures during the engine cold start period and then release and convert these emissions at higher temperatures, at which the catalyst system can operate at close to 100% efficiency. Working together, the HDD industry and the regulators need to get the balance right between further reductions in emissions and cost to the industry. Our combined track record in this area is good and I am confident that the engines and emissions control systems of the future will deliver value both for the industry and the planet.
DPI: It’s been suggested that the costs to achieve the very stringent emissions regulations of the future may be a real hindrance. Are there things that can be done to make those costs less of a stumbling block? Walker: The HDD emissions control industry is in a very good place at present. We have developed extremely capable systems, which have enabled current trucks, buses and nonroad mobile machinery to emit very low levels of the criteria pollutants. At the same time fuel consumption — and consequently CO2 emissions — has also been reduced. Looking forward, as we consider the contribution of light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and machines to greenhouse gas emissions, it is clear that the industry needs to increase even further its focus on this area. There are many ways in which additional improvements in the fuel efficiency of, for example, HDD trucks can be made. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
DPI: Stringent emissions requirements are coming into force in India. What’s the most difficult part of getting tougher emissions standards working in an emerging market like India? Walker: I think there are a number of challenges in introducing the most stringent emissions regulations in any region or country, but there are a couple of specific challenges associated with their implementation in India. The first one is the time frame. Since the Indian government has bravely decided to move straight from the BS4 (Euro 4-type) regulations to the BS6 (Euro 6-type) legislation continued on page 32 31
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One of the challenges for markets such as India to implement more stringent emissions regulations concerns the actual duty cycles of vehicles. Engines in India typically operate under low-speed, high-torque conditions, but the congestion common in many Indian cities means that the vehicles travel at low speed for a significant proportion of the duty cycle. This can make passive DPF regeneration a real challenge due to the low exhaust gas temperature associated with such low-speed, stop-start driving.
the technology has already been developed and successfully launched in Europe. Hence, there is a tremendous amount of expertise available to drive and support the BS6 implementation, and I am confident that the targets set by the Indian government are achievable.
in 2020, skipping the more usual Euro 5-type regulation, which has been used elsewhere, such as in Europe and China. Projections have shown that this early introduction of BS6 nationwide can help to reduce net emissions of NOX and particulate matters by up to 86% by 2035. This regulatory framework means that the industry will generally introduce SCR systems in 2017 and then integrate these with DPF systems in 2020, with the DPF located upstream of the SCR system, as in both EU6 and US10 HDD applications. The second challenge is associated with the setup and usage patterns of heavy-duty engines in India. The engine power to vehicle weight ratio is significantly lower in India compared to the rest of the “Euro-emissionized” world (e.g., Europe, China and Brazil). For example, the power to tonnage ratio in India is typically in the 5 to 6 range, compared with around 10 in China and Brazil and up to 15 in Europe. Indian engines typically operate under low-speed, hightorque conditions, but the congestion common in many Indian cities means that the vehicles travel at low speed for a significant proportion of the duty cycle. This can make passive DPF regeneration a real challenge due to the low exhaust gas temperature associated with such low-speed, stop-start driving. These factors suggest that optimized thermal management approaches may be necessary to enable the engine plus emissions control system to meet the BS6 regulations. Actively regenerated DPF strategies are likely to be required, like those used in all US10 and many EU6 applications today. There is no doubt that there is a lot of work to do to ensure the successful introduction of these BS6 systems, but DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
DPI: Do you see other countries following India’s example and introducing more stringent emissions regulations sooner rather than later? Walker: There are plenty of projections showing how earlier introduction of advanced emissions legislation can deliver cleaner air for people across countries and regions. Now that the technology to meet, for example, Euro 6 regulations has been developed and proved to be effective and reliable, there are many reasons to look to accelerate the rollout of more advanced regulations in other places in addition to India. When one considers that Euro 5-type regulation actually requires the same emissions control system as does Euro 4, then one can see that moving from Euro 4 to Euro 6 is not too dissimilar to moving from Euro 5 to Euro 6. Of course in Europe, Euro 4 was introduced nine years before Euro 6 and Euro 5 was in place for six years before Euro 6, so the compressed timescale does introduce challenges. But the HDD engine manufacturers and the associated component manufacturers have plenty of experience in developing, optimizing and implementing Euro 6-type systems successfully. They will undoubtedly rise to the challenge of introducing such systems elsewhere in the world as required, since the prize of cleaner air for people to breathe is a very strong incentive, which drives all of us. dpi 32
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New from Alfa Laval is the Aalborg Micro waste heat recovery system designed to be used with smaller reciprocating engines and gas turbines. Four are being used for a gas turbine installation at a hospital in Sacramento, California, USA.
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installed horizontally or vertically and indoors or outdoors to meet the growing focus for producing power in the most efficient and environmentally friendly manner, the company said. “The Aalborg Micro is a highly efficient and compact heat exchanger utilizing waste heat from flue gases to improve the thermal capacity of gen-sets as well as organic Rankine cycle processes,” said Jesper Kaalbye, product manager, Product Centre Boilers, Alfa Laval. “The Aalborg Micro is fit for a number of various media such as hot water, triethylene glycol (TEG) and thermal fluid oil (TFO); but also for production of steam.” One advantage Alfa Laval cited is the Aalborg Micro’s continued on page 34
alborg Industries in Denmark has been producing boilers and heat exchangers for marine and industrial applications for more than a century. Its products have often been large and have included heat recovery boilers for gas turbines as well as reciprocating engines. Now part of the Alfa Laval group, Aalborg’s technology is now being applied in smaller waste heat recovery systems. The Aalborg Micro, recently introduced by Alfa Laval, is a waste heat recovery unit highly applicable for installation after smaller gas and diesel engines and gas turbines, including those operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), marine diesel oil (MDO) or residual fuel oil (HFO). The Aalborg Micro can be DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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The Aalborg Micro from Alfa Laval is designed to accommodate various media, including hot water, triethylene glycol (TEG) and thermal fluid oil (TFO) and can be used to produce steam. It is available in horizontal or vertical configurations.
ability to operate without a 100% bypass. The unit can be run dry without problems, the company said, and it also has an internal regulation damper allowing a partial, internal bypass of the coils. This integrated regulation damper is designed to ensure that a significant amount of the flue gas can be led outside the heating surface. The company said this provides unique possibilities for adjusting the unit depending on required output. In some cases the Aalborg Micro also offers natural circulation, avoiding circulation pumping. The unit can accommodate exhaust gas temperatures up to 600°C from turbines or engines. The minimum temperature of the gases leaving the heat exchanger is dependent on the fuel type and composition of the exhaust gas as well as the inlet temperature on the media side in order to avoid sulfidation corrosion. The Aalborg Micro utilizes a heating surface consisting of a number of coaxial tubes, which are placed in a vertical or a horizontal cylindrical shell plate. The tubes have serrated spiral fins, which significantly extend the heating surface. “Our design of the tube package provides for an optimal heat transfer between the exhaust gas and the heating media,” Kaalbye said. “Since the Micro is based on a water tube design, the total mass on the media side is extremely low, whereby inertia is significantly lower compared to conventional heat exchangers. “The operational temperature is reached in a few minutes and the unit’s reaction to load changes is fast as well. Furthermore, the Micro is often extremely easy to integrate and/or to retrofit due to its very low footprint. Compared to conventional heat exchangers the Micro is typically less than half the size.” DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
The recovery unit can be supplied with an integrated cleaning device, designed to allow the unit to be cleaned by air, steam or water. The fact that the design is capable of dry running makes it possible to clean by pyrolysis, or heating up the surface of the coils for self-cleaning, eliminating the need for an external bypass. “Cogeneration of electricity and heat results in a relatively lower specific fuel consumption, consequently leading to a lower cost for production of electricity,” Kaalbye said. “Traditionally the prime interest has been production of electricity, but the heat or thermal power is today also gaining interest. And from an environmental point of view, the improved efficiency offered by cogeneration could typically also result in lower emissions. “The hot water or steam generated by using a Micro can substitute hot water or steam generated by, e.g., a fired boiler, which means lower emissions of harmful gases like CO2 and NOx.” dpi
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Rental Solutions & Services has bought more than 300 JCB generators in a deal worth US$11.3 million. The order is the biggest yet for JCB’s newly launched range of RS generators, JCB Power Products Managing Director Jonathan Garnham said.
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“We are delighted to have won our biggest export order of 2017 from one of the Middle East’s biggest providers of standby power,” JCB Power Products Managing Director Jonathan Garnham said. “JCB Power Products launched its RS rental range just a year ago and it is proving extremely successful in a very competitive global market where JCB provides unrivalled service and support.” The British-built generators will span from the smaller 60 kVA outputs to the maximum 500 kVA — enough to power 15 000 homes. They all feature JCB’s LiveLink for Power telematics system, allowing customers to actively manage fleet utilization, service scheduling and remotely diagnose faults and installation issues. The generators will be used across the Middle East including Oman, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. They will be supported by JCB’s extensive network of dealers in the Middle East. JCB Power Products employs more than 200 people and has its headquarters in Stafford, U.K. as well as a production facility in Newtown, Wales and Delhi, India. dpi
enerator manufacturer JCB Power Products has won its biggest export order of the year with a multimilliondollar deal in the Middle East, the company said. Rental Solutions & Services (RSS), based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), has bought more than 300 JCB generators in a deal worth US$11.3 million. The order is the biggest yet for JCB’s newly launched range of RS generators specifically designed and manufactured in the U.K. for the global rental sector. The first five units have already been pressed into service in Oman, supported by JCB dealer Muscat Overseas Group. A global oil and gas company that needed urgent standby power to support its operations is using them. “We have a choice of generator suppliers in the Middle East, but we chose JCB Power Products as its range is the best rental selection we have seen,” RSS Operations Director Garry McMahon said. “The brand presence of JCB in our region also ensures that our customers know we are working with quality equipment and providing the best possible backup.” RSS offers rental generators across the Middle East, providing power for construction sites, large infrastructure developments and petrochemical facilities. The company was established in 2007 as a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions.
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Manitou Group said it would acquire India’s Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures backhoe loaders, engages in the sale of wheel loaders and contract manufactures and sells skid-steer loaders.
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as Asia and emerging countries. The group will rely on a company already established in India and supported by its dealership network and a solid service organization, it said. ”This acquisition perfectly fits our strategy to reinforce our presence in emerging markets,” said Michel Denis, president and chief executive officer, Manitou Group. “TEPL has a solid dealer network which we will continue to further develop. TEPL produces high-quality products with a very efficient spare parts and service organization, and will be a strong industrial base for Manitou Group to develop new product ranges for Asia and emerging countries.”
erex Corp. has agreed to sell its India-based compact construction business to Manitou Group, a manufacturer of all-terrain material handling products. Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL), based in Greater Noïda, India, manufactures and sells backhoe loaders, engages in the sale of wheel loaders and contract manufactures and sells skid-steer loaders. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized during the first half of 2017. Further terms were not disclosed. “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Manitou,” said John L. Garrison, Terex president and chief executive officer. “Manitou is a strong strategic buyer with the resources and desire to further grow the business as an industrial base for Asia and emerging markets. For Terex, the sale of TEPL represents the disposition of the last significant asset held for sale in Terex’s former Construction segment. This is an important milestone in executing on Terex’s commitment to focus our portfolio on those product categories where Terex has a significant presence in the market and that can provide the greatest returns for our shareholders.” Founded in 2003, TEPL achieved revenue of €30 million in 2016, mostly in Southern Asia. With the acquisition, Manitou Group said it has reinforced its ambitions for the material handling market in India as well
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Tata Vehicles For Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia Tata Motors showed its range of commercial vehicles at the Indo-Bangla Automotive Show 2017, held in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, earlier this year. Light commercial vehicles included the new Super Ace refrigerated van, a small cargo vehicle, while its medium and heavy commercial vehicle product lines were represented by vehicles that included the Ultra 1012 and Ultra 1518, new-generation commercial vehicles that the company said will set new benchmarks in driver comfort, safety and load capacity. “With our new range of ‘future-ready’ products, we will continued on page 38
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INDIAnotebook and developed with technical inputs from across the world,” said the company. “The Tata Prima is based on an Italian cab design, with engine and gearbox technology from the U.S. and Germany, chassis know-how from Mexico and sheet metal dies from Japan and Korea, combined with Swedish precision on a robotic weld line.” The Prima trucks are powered by Cummins ISBe engines with ratings from 267 to 370 kW. The engines are teamed with ZF 9S or Eaton ES transmissions that drive Tata axles. “The launch of our next-generation range of Tata Prima heavy-duty commercial vehicles is an important milestone in our journey toward further enriching the value trucking proposition, in one of the largest construction and infrastructure hubs in the Middle East,” Pisharody said. “Shaped by technology know-how and expertise from across the globe, the Tata Prima is world-class in every sense, enabling customers to upgrade to a nextgeneration commercial vehicle, with the trusted credentials and reliability of the Tata Motors brand, as they ready themselves for the next wave of growth in the country’s logistics sector. “As the country readies itself to become the largest construction and infrastructure destination in the world, we at Tata Motors are geared up to meet customers’ requirements of the market and will continue to introduce new products and solutions as we move forward.” dpi
The Tata Prima 4038.K 6x4 is a construction tipper powered by a Cummins diesel engine rated 267 kW with a nine-speed Eaton transmission.
continue to play an active role in the Bangladeshi commercial vehicles industry and work closely with our customers here, to develop and bring commercial vehicle products and solutions catering to varied needs of the country,” said Ravi Pisharody, executive director, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors Ltd. In Saudi Arabia, Tata Motors launched the Tata Prima, its world truck brand. It unveiled two new Prima heavy-duty trucks: the 4438.S 4X2 tractor and the 4038.K 6X4 construction tipper with local dealer Manahil International Co. Developed with Tata Motors subsidiary Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicles (TDCV), the Prima range is designed
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Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe announced agreements with four new Italian dealers to its expanding European network. Sergio Bassan, BSM Brescia Machine, SMIA and Amus will distribute miniexcavators and other heavy Kobelco machinery. The demand for mini excavators and heavy machinery in Italy has been increasing over the past three years, and demand for Kobelco machines is also increasing, the company said. In addition, the company has added WiMat to its dealer network. WiMat has branches operating in Guadeloupe and Martinique — two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea that partially form of the overseas regions of France.
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VOLVO LONG HAULERS ... DAIMLER’S GAS TRUCKS ... RICARDO’S MONITORING SERVICE ... TOYOTA’S FUEL CELL BUS Volvo Trucks said it has developed its first hybrid vehicle designed for long-haul applications. In combination with the vehicle’s other improvements, the total reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide is around 30%. Volvo Trucks first unveiled the Volvo Concept Truck in 2016 and said it has now developed and enhanced the vehicle further. In addition to the improvements in aerodynamics, rolling resistance and reduced weight, the new version also features a hybrid powertrain — which the company said is one of the first of its kind for heavy-duty trucks in long haul applications. In long haul transportation, the company estimated that the hybrid powertrain will allow the engine, a Euro 6 Volvo D13, to be shut off for up to 30% of the driving time. This will save between 5 to 10% in fuel, depending on the vehicle type or specification, and its drive cycle. It also offers the ability to drive in full electric mode for up to 10 km, enabling the vehicle to operate with zero emissions and low noise, added Volvo Trucks. Daimler announced the commissioning of seven MercedesBenz Econic NGT (natural gas technology) trucks with natural gas drive system and extensive safety features to be used for waste collection and disposal duties in Stuttgart, Germany. This delivery represents a premiere for the new natural gas engine in the Mercedes-Benz 936 engine family: the Euro 6-compliant M 936 G with a displacement of 7.7 L and a power output of 222 kW. The German government’s decision to extend tax relief on natural gas as a fuel until 2026 has provided a boost to the market for climate-friendly natural gas drive systems in Germany, Daimler said. Marking a step forward in the measurement of emissions from vehicles on the U.K.’s roads, Ricardo Energy & Environment, working with technology partner OPUS Inspection based in Mölndal, Sweden, has launched a real-world vehicle emissions monitoring service. Installed at U.K. locations of interest, the measurement system “instantaneously records in a completely nonintrusive manner,” the real-world driving emissions — of nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and ammonia — from each passing vehicle, said Ricardo. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
The data recorded can be used to identify the most polluting vehicle types and their respective contributions to emissions. Significant improvements are thus possible in the accuracy of modelling and simulation efforts underpinning the design of Clean Air Zones, reducing uncertainty by replacing assumptions with evidence-based, real-world driving emissions information, the company said. Japan’s Toshiba Corp. said field tests of electric buses charged with its wireless rapid rechargeable battery system concluded that using the buses to replace standard diesel buses could cut carbon dioxide emissions from daily operation by up to 60%. For the test, Toshiba developed a 44 kW wireless rapid rechargeable battery system that feeds power to the battery when the bus is parked over charger pads. The buses were customized to run on Toshiba’s SCiB rechargeable batteries, and provided a regular service between All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. facilities in Kawasaki and the vicinity of Haneda Airport in Tokyo for the year from February 2016 to January 2017. Recharging was carried out with a magnetic resonance system operating in the 85 kHz band, the proposed international standard. Magnetic resonance was selected as it is more forgiving than electromagnetic induction, which requires close alignment and small separation of the charge transmitting and receiving pad, said Toshiba. The charge pad in Toshiba’s system can be misaligned by as much 20 cm along its width and 10 cm along its length, and the two pads can be as far apart as 10 cm. Toyota Motor Corp. said it has delivered the first fuel cell bus sold under the Toyota brand to the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Japan. The bus was due to be put into operation in March with a second scheduled for delivery in the same month. Toyota plans to introduce more than 100 such buses mainly within the Tokyo area, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bus also uses a high-capacity external power supply system. With a power supply capable of a 9 kW maximum output, and a large capacity of electricity supply at 235 kWh, the bus can be used as a power source in the event of disasters or its electricity supply can also be harnessed for home electric appliance use, Toyota said. dpi 39
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SOUTH AMERICAnotebook
Volvo CE’s Pederneiras, Brazil, facility is the first plant among the company’s 16 worldwide assembly facilities to be able to make two machines — in this case, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks — on the same line simultaneously.
VOLVO CE’S SHARED ASSEMBLY LINE A SUCCESS BY MAURO BELO SCHNEIDER
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ing and optimizing support areas, like engineering, quality and logistics,” said Alex Ikeda, Volvo manufacturing engineer. By optimizing the internal structures and manufacturing support areas, Volvo said it has also reduced assembly time for the machines by 10%. Afrânio Chueire, Volvo CE Latin America’s president, called that “a benefit for the final client, who will receive his machine more rapidly, with a reduced lead time.” The change also generated environmental gains, as Volvo calculated that some 41 metric tons of CO2 emissions would be reduced annually, with an annual energy savings of 120 000 kW. “We have increased our efficiency and improved our installed capacity,” said Fernando Remoto, assembly engineering chief at the plant and one of the project’s creators. This is not the first time that Volvo has begun an innovation in Brazil. Pederneiras, which is marking its 42nd year of operation this year, was also the first multiproduct plant in the world, the first of the group to work with dry machining and is among the leaders within Volvo CE when it comes to lean manufacturing.
t’s not unheard of for one production line to be able to make small batches of different products. This is frequently seen in many engine and component plants. But when it comes to making two entirely different machines? Not so much. But Volvo Construction Equipment’s Latin American plant is an exception to the rule — and the exception amongst Volvo CE’s 16 production/assembly plants around the world — as it has been operating on a shared concept that has wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADT) being built on the same line, at the same time. Located in Pederneiras city, São Paulo state, Brazil, it’s currently the only Volvo facility manufacturing two distinct products on the same line. “We are part of the brand’s global industrial platform,” said Wladimir Garcia, vice president and general director of Volvo CE Latin America complex. “Constant innovation is very important to continue growing and improving our presence.” At Pederneiras, Volvo produces the A25G and A30G ADTs and the L60F, L70F, L90F, L110F and L120F wheel loaders. The trucks are used in the region for construction, infrastructure and mining applications, while the loaders are used for construction, mining, quarries, recycling and agricultural applications, the company said. Approximately 50% of the production is sold in Brazil with the rest exported. “We’ve reduced the complexity of our plant, consolidat-
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SOUTH AMERICAnotebook
Alkane Truck Co. said it plans to eventually market all of Agrale’s products in the United States.
Alkane To Sell Agrale Vehicles In US The recently formed Alkane Truck Co., based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA, will market Brazilian Agrale’s products in the United States. “We made several visits to Agrale and they also visited us here in America. We were very impressed with the quality of their workmanship,” said Bob Smith, Alkane’s chief executive officer. The Brazilian company’s headquarters is located in Caxias do Sul city, Rio Grande do Sul. It manufactures diesel engines, tractors, trucks, bus chassis and military and lightduty recreational vehicles. Alkane said it plans to eventually market the entire Agrale product line in North America. “Agrale is an amazing company with even more amazing people,” Smith said. “We saw that Agrale had a replacement vehicle for the Hummer. When Hummer stopped production of the model, it left a large hole in America, which we hope to fill with Agrale’s Dominator.” The vehicles will be sold by Alkane in the USA, Canada and Mexico. “By using the required American-made parts for certification requirements, we have no choice but to engineer each of the Agrale products to make sure they meet legal demands,” Smith said. Alkane is in the process of assigning existing dealerships in North America to sell and service the vehicles. “We will use PSI V8 engines and the 5.0, 6.7 and 12 L Cummins diesel engines in specific vehicle types,” Smith said. “We are very honored and excited about working closely with Agrale and the excellent team of people they have on the Agrale team.”
New Holland is testing a biomethane-fueled T6.140 tractor on a farm in Santa Helena city, Paraná state, Brazil. The tractor’s fuel is produced on the farm.
Gas and Biofuel (ANP) regulated the use of biomethane for vehicles in February 2015 in Brazil.
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New Excavator Built In Brazil New Holland Construction has introduced the E175C EVO, a new excavator that will be produced in Brazil. “The investment in innovation and local production are two fronts we keep as a priority in our strategic planning for the coming years,” said Nicola D’Arpino, New Holland Construction vice president in Latin America. The E175C EVO model has a capacity of 18 tonnes and a reduction in fuel consumption as much as 14% when compared to the previous average, New Holland said. The brand has increased its line of products that are manufactured in South America. Machines are pro- New Holland Construction duced at Contagem plant, in introduced the E175C EVO Minas Gerais state, giving excavator that it will build customers access to FINA- in Brazil. ME credit lines. New Holland also launched the B95B backhoe and the L220 mini loader. dpi
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New Holland Tests Biomethane Tractor New Holland aims to become a leader in clean energy and as part of that effort the company is testing a biomethane-fueled T6.140 tractor on a farm in Santa Helena city, Paraná state, Brazil. In testing the prototype on a farm in the north of Italy, the company said its fuel economy was 40% better than that of a traditional tractor. With a capacity to store 300 L of compressed methane, the T6.140 uses the biomethane produced on the 40 hectare property. It raises corn and oats for cattle as well as chickens for egg production. The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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MARINE PROPULSION
With up to 8000 kW power output, the new MTU Series 8000 16-cylinder engine is meant for naval applications, yachts and ferries.
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Rolls-Royce unveils new 16 V diesel engine for naval vessels, yachts and ferries
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These SAR vessels have an aluminum hull based on Damen’s Axe-Bow technology and are designed to be self-righting. Should they capsize, the MTU engines will keep on running even in the extreme event that the vessel completes a full 360° vertical roll around its longitudinal axis. The MTU 2000 Series engines enable a top speed of 33 knots for SAR operations. “We have designed our engines specifically for such difficult operational conditions, including the unlikely event of capsizing,” said Knut Müller, head of the marine and government business division at MTU. “They are equipped with a special kit, which ensures that there is sufficient oil available to coat the engine parts with a film of lubricant.” The first vessel delivery is expected this month, with the remainder to follow by the end of the year. dpi
olls-Royce recently announced a string of news on its MTU brand marine engines for naval applications. First is the introduction of the new MTU Series 8000 16 V engine available in ratings to 8000 kW. The engine is equipped with common rail fuel injection and electronic engine management and is targeted for naval applications, along with yachts and ferries. Also in the field of naval applications, the company presented its Series 4000 diesel engines for navy vessels that comply with IMO 3 and EPA Tier 4 emissions standards with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment. Rolls-Royce also recently announced the delivery of a dozen 8 V 2000 M84 L engines from MTU for six search and rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be built by Damen Shipyards, Antalya, Turkey. The vessels will be operated by the Turkish coast guard under the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ankara and within a project financially supported by the European Union to support ongoing operations to rescue migrants and refugees from crisis areas along the Turkish coast. DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
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INTERNATIONALbusinessREPORT
Yuchai-MTU JV Finalized ... Terex Sells Indian CE Business ... FTP Engines For Liebherr ... Foton Picks ZF ... China Yuchai International Ltd. announced that its joint-venture agreement by its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co. Ltd. (GYMCL), with MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, has been established. The name of the 50/50 joint-venture entity will be called MTU Yuchai Power Co. Ltd., which will produce, under license, MTU diesel engines in China. The joint venture will be based at GYMCL’s primary manufacturing facilities in Yulin, and will produce MTU’s Series 4000 diesel engines compliant with China’s Tier 3 emissions standards, primarily for the oil and gas and power generation industries. Terex Corp. announced that it has agreed to sell its India-based compact construction business to Manitou BF. Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd. manufactures and sells backhoe loaders, engages in the sale of wheel loaders and contract manufactures and sells skid steer loaders. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized during the first half of 2017. No financial details were provided. Manitou said the move reinforces its ambitions for the handling market in India and, on a broader level, in Asia and emerging countries. FPT Industrial announced it has signed a long-term partnership with Liebherr to supply Tier 4 final/Stage 4 versions of its NEF series N45 engines. The N45 is a four-cylinder inline engine with a bore and stroke ratio of 104 x 132 mm and an overall displacement of 4.5 L rated 130 kW that FPT said is specifically designed for Liebherr for construction applications. The engines are fitted with FPT’s High Efficiency SCR (HIeSCR) designed to reduce NOX by more than 95% through SCR only, with no need for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or a diesel particulate filter (DPF). For countries requiring the adoption of DPF, one can be added to the HI-eSCR system, which makes the solution Stage 5 ready, FPT said. ZF Friedrichshafen has announced that its Traxon automatic commercial vehicle transmission system is going into volume production in Chinese manufacturer Foton’s new Auman EST-A truck, designed especially for long-distance traffic. The transmission was extensively adapted for the Chinese market prior to volume production. This involved close coopDIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
eration between teams from ZF in Friedrichshafen, Germany and Hangzhou, China, as well as Foton in Beijing, China. Volvo Construction Equipment’s Latin American plant, located in Pederneiras city, São Paulo state, Brazil, is the first plant among the company’s 16 worldwide assembly facilities to be able to make two machines, in this case wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs), on the same manufacturing line simultaneously. At the plant, Volvo produces the A25G and A30G ADTs and the L60F, L70F, L90F, L110F and L120F wheel loaders. The ADTs are for construction, infrastructure and mining and the loaders are used for construction, mining, quarries, recycling and agricultural applications, the company said. The company said by optimizing the internal structures and manufacturing support areas it has reduced assembly time for machines by 10%. More information is available elsewhere in this issue. Tennant Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IPC Group, a privately held designer and manufacturer of commercial cleaning solutions based in Italy, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$350 million. In 2016, IPC Group generated annual sales of approximately US$203 million. When finalized, this will be the largest acquisition in Tennant Co. history. IPC Group produces small- to mid-sized commercial cleaning machines and equipment, including floor sweepers and scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, high-pressure washers, and related aftermarket parts and services. IPC Group sells its products under the brand names IPC, IPC Foma, IPC Eagle, IPC Gansow, ICA, Vaclensa, Portotecnica, Sirio and Soteco, Readysystem, Euromop, and Pulex. AGCO announced it has reached agreement in principle to acquire the forage division of Lely Group. No financial details were provided. Lely’s forage division is a manufacturer of products for dairy and cattle farms, mostly in Europe. Its products include balers, loader wagons, mowers, wrappers and tedding products. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of this year. dpi 44
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