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ON DANAS BREVINI DEAL
Back to the future for Dana, which adds a range of hydraulic components back into
its portfolio; tracked machine markets now a target
BY MIKE BREZONICK
O
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 mid-
November 2016, the transaction was subject to
review and approval by regulatory authorities in the Eu-
ropean Union, which took until early 2017.
Dana initially purchased 80% of the specific Brevini busi-
nesses, with an option to buy the remaining 20% by 2020.
The total business, according to Danas estimates, is val-
ued at 325 million, which included the assumption of ap-
proximately 100 million of net debt. Brevini reported 2015
sales in the acquired businesses of 388 million.
Founded in 1960, the privately held Brevini Group em-
ploys approximately 2300 people. It maintains engineering
and manufacturing operations in China, Germany, and Italy,
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IN REVIEW
Danas acquisition of Brevini adds a
range of new technologies to Danas
product range, including planetary
track drives, slewing drives and hy-
draulic motors and pumps.
as well as a network of 30 sales subsidiaries and nine
service centers around the world.
Brevinis product line is a perfect complement to Danas
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. Brevinis tech-
nology portfolio will increase the number of patents and
patents pending for Danas off-highway business by 33%,
enabling us to provide our customers with a full range of
power-conveyance systems.
Its 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 pur-
chases, including Italys Sige axle operations (1994) and
4 MAY 2017

Clark-Hurth (1997), which was Danas largest acquisition
ever at the time.
Dana also had a significant footprint in fluid power after ac-
quiring Gresen Manufacturing, a supplier of hydraulic pumps,
motors, cylinders, valves, filters and controls in 1981, which
became part of the companys 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 elec-
tronic 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 hydrome-
chanical variable transmission, said Jeroen Decleer, vice
president of off-highway sales, strategy, and product plan-
ning for Dana. As we move forward, our off-highway equip-
ment 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 Brevinis decades of expertise and prod-
uct knowledge in fluid-power solutions, we will be in a better
position to provide this integration.
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The addition of the Brevini products also immediately
offers Dana, which has largely focused on wheeled off-
road 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 ma-
chines 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. Brevinis fluid
power technology will allow Dana to expand our product
and system offerings by adding key components for hy-
draulic 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
Danas other end markets, especially the commercial ve-
hicle and industrial markets.
Decleer said the addition of Brevini will also pay benefits
beyond the mobile off-road equipment segments. It signifi-
cantly broadens the opportunities for our stationary industrial
continued on page 6

market, he said. For more than 70 years, Dana has served
the industrial market with equipment crucial to scrap recy-
cling, steel production, and pulp and paper, for example. This
is an important segment for us and one that we are commit-
ted to growing. Brevinis 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 Danas hybridization and elec-
trification initiatives as we help our customers improve
performance and fuel economy. In particular, develop-
ments in electrification technologies will greatly benefit
from the addition of planetary hub drives to Danas tradi-
tional 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 op-
erator and machine safety, reducing maintenance costs, and
decreasing total operating costs. An intelligent load monitoring
system (ILMS) using data from Spicer axles is currently avail-
able for pre-production testing by vehicle manufacturers, with
additional data management systems planned for Spicer trans-
missions and driveshafts, as well as select Brevini products.
Finally, Decleer said, Brevinis extensive network of
more than 30 sales subsidiaries in 25 countries provides flex-
ible and reactive units that have developed close relation-
ships with small- to medium-sized customers by providing
application knowledge, customization, installation and service
of Brevinis gear drives and hydraulic systems.
The acquisition will amplify Danas existing footprint by
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From left, Aziz Aghili, presi-
dent 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 Danas purchase of 80% of
Brevinis power transmission
and fluid power businesses.
incorporating Brevinis subsidiaries in countries such as
Singapore, Japan, and Korea. These are all countries where
Dana has also traditionally maintained a network of indepen-
dent service centers.
It can also be taken as a sign that despite to the occa-
sional rumor to the contrary, off-highway remains a big part
of Danas business, now and into the future.
Dana has always been firmly committed to the off-
highway market, Decleer said. And for the past several
years, we have employed strategies that support organic
growth, including the introduction of Spicer Rui Ma prod-
uct lines for the Chinese market, the opening of the Dana
Mechatronic Technology Center in Rovereto, Italy, the
suspended axle program for high-horsepower agricultur-
al tractors, the continued development of advanced pow-
ershift 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 busi-
ness in an inorganic way. Its important to keep in mind,
though, that while the purchase of Brevini will generate im-
mediate benefits for Danas off-highway business, we see
considerable synergies that Brevinis expertise can deliver
across all of the vehicle markets Dana serves, especially
regarding fluid power solutions. dpi
Roberta Prandi contributed to this story.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.dana.com/off-highway
6 MAY 2017

FPT RAISES
New 20 L, V8 diesel targets range of off-road applications including
construction and ag equipment
BY ROBERTA PRANDI
F
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 displace-
ment engine in FPTs 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 FPTs existing engine families.
FPT explained that the V20 was designed to deliver a
power output that is normally achieved with 12-cylinder en-
gines. 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 ve-
hicle 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 engines compact
dimensions are emphasized by the fact that the two turbo-
chargers 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 compen-
sation 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 Industrials Cursor engine family.
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FPT Industrials new V20 is an eight-cylinder, 90, V8
diesel engine designed to provide a power dense,
compact engine for a range of construction, agricul-
tural and off-road machine applications.
POWER BAR
Thanks to its smaller displacement and the lower friction in
the engine design coming with the V8 architecture, the V20 al-
lows 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 de-
posit 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 emis-
sions regulations using the companys maintenance-free
HI-eSCR exhaust aftertreatment, without exhaust gas recir-
culation 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 mul-
tiple 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 high-
resistance 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 ap-
plications, such as construction machines, agricultural vehi-
cles, military and railways, Gaiazzi said. A version for power
generation and stationary applications will follow. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.fptindustrial.com
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Annual Middle East Electricity show in Dubai proving to be
an important venue for new power products
BY ROBERTA PRANDI AND IAN CAMERON
T
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 compo-
nents, 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 flex-
ibility, which the company said enables greater compatibility
with customers existing generator set designs and for ease
of assembly.
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The Stamford S6, the latest addition to Cummins
Generator Technologies S-Range family of alter-
nators, was launched at Middle East Electricity
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various applications including oil and gas auxiliary, com-
bined 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 commer-
cial 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 en-
gines, 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.
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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 seg-
ment, 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 liquid-
cooled engines until 500 kVA, and other manufacturers
engines above that mark.
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The standard DPS gen-set package includes an integral
fuel tank in the base frame, rubber mountings and a man-
ual starting system. Options include automatic systems for
emergency power and display monitoring of engine pa-
rameters, a pre-heating system and larger fuel tanks up
to 2000 L.
MEE has become the preferred platform for Italian en-
gine 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 emis-
sions regulations and is targeted toward prime power ap-
plications 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 maintenance-
free 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 com-
petitors average and we have been able to stretch service
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intervals up to 600 hours, which is 30% more than competi-
tors 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 55C
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 compact-
ness 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 lo-
cations as shopping malls and hospitals, said Guillermo
Elum, the companys sales and marketing director. The oil
and gas industry also registers an interesting demand, es-
pecially for gen-sets up to 2.5 MW.
Telecommunications and data centers are fast-growing
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The powerhouse at the Doha Fes-
tival City shopping center in Qatar
utilizes five Himoinsa HTW-1745
T5 gen-sets that provide a total of
8.7 MVA of standby power.
segments too. Suffice to say that we will deliver about 700 gen-
sets 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,
Qatars largest shopping complex, in Doha. The power-
house 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 projects techni-
cal specifications, said Himoinsa.
The generators incorporate Mitsubishi S16R PTA en-
gines driving Stamford PI734E alternators have been over-
sized 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 55C, Himoinsa said.
To ensure a fast response in the event of a grid failure,
a water pre-heating system was added, along with a bat-
tery 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 ex-
ample, 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 at-
tention to environmental protection, thus hybrid solutions
are becoming more attractive, said Elum, especially those
combining conventional diesel power generation with
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John Deere Power Systems

launched the first in a new
range of generator drive die-
sels for nonregulated mar-
kets. 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 gen-
sets 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 gen-
sets, in naval, oil and gas and industrial applications and
will now be offered also for stationary power generation.

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, me-
chanical 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 lin-
ers 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 frame-
work contract that gen-set manufacturer SDMO Industries
signed last year with Omantel, an Oman-based integrat-
ed 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 alterna-
tor and starter.
The prime power gen-sets will provide electricity to
Omantels telecom cell towers and shelters. SDMO Industries
equipped the gen-sets for conditions in Oman, including a ra-
diator for 48 to 50C core temperature and a Telys control
panel providing real time performance data, such as revolu-
tions 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 3TNV88-
BD and L100N models can work with variable speed
gen-sets. Yanmar said it achieved this by coupling the en-
gines to permanent magnet generators, which convert me-
chanical energy to electrical energy.
The Japanese-built, three-cylinder, two-valve, naturally
aspirated 3TNV88-BD engine is a 1.6 L unit with a max-
imum power of 28.2 kW at 3000 r/min. The L100N, built
at the companys plant in Italy, is a one-cylinder, naturally
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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 en-
gine 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 under-
stand 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 tele-
com towers, and they are ranked by failure. If you have a
failure you will probably end up being downgraded in the
ranking and you dont 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
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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
BY IAN CAMERON
Y
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 as-
pirated, 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 as-
pirated 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 en-
gines that are Stage 2-compliant for less-regulated mar-
kets. 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.
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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 sys-
tem with full electronic control, exhaust gas recirculation
and diesel particulate filter (DPF) with a three-step, no-
clogging 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 companys Stage 2, 3a and 3b engines have the
same external block dimensions and footprint.
There are two other naturally aspirated Stage 3a-
compliant 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, tur-
bocharged 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 aspirat-
ed, 3.3 L 4TNV98C-NYI2 model, which has a maximum
power of 51.7 kW and meets Stage 3b/Tier 4 final emis-
sions regulations. The 4TNV98C-NYI2 is the largest
in the range. Length is 1083.5 mm, width 701 mm and
height 1010 mm. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.yanmar.com
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BOBCAT LOOKS TO
LOCALIZE IN CHINA
Sales Of Bobcat Skid-Steer
Loaders In China
Year Units
2011 240
2012 271
2013 317
2014 353 Bobcat is beginning production of two of its skid-steer loader models,
2015 310 including the S18 EarthForce, at its Suzhou, China, facility, this spring.
2016 383 The aim is to supply more competitively priced products to the market
Source: Off-Highway Research
and increase domestic volumes.
BY DAVID PHILLIPS
A
t one of its recent dealer conferences, Bobcat an-
nounced 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 com-
petitively priced products to the market, and increase do-
mestic volumes.
Bobcat has been able to maintain its leadership in the Chi-
nese 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 cus-
tomers. 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 London-
based management consultancy that specializes in the research and analysis
of international construction equipment markets. Phone: (44) 020 7404 1128;
Email: mail@offhighway.co.uk
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S18 EarthForce, are approximately equivalent to Bobcats
S510 and S530 skid-steers in terms of their rated operat-
ing capacities and their different modes of lifting operation.
They were designed in the U.S. by combining the compa-
nys traditional technology and have been tested through
trial operations in China. By sacrificing some of the opera-
tors 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 ma-
chines will be regarded as being entry level but will still offer
a high premium.
It is Bobcats 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 import-
ed 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 Bobcats sales of skid-steer loaders in the country
go to heavy application sectors such as road works and
snow removal. To capitalize on the machines advantages
in dirt moving and cleanup work, Bobcat China has identi-
fied potential uses on building construction sites, where
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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 ris-
ing wage rates.
In Off-Highway Researchs view, improved living stan-
dards 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 advan-
tage 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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territories during 2017. In 2016 the recently recruited deal-
ers accounted for 18% of its annual sales.
In addition to the launch of these two new models of skid-
steer 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 deal-
ers in the first half of 2017 and another two larger models
will come in the second half of the year. In addition the com-
pany 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 turn-
over 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 de-
veloped countries, it has now increased its priority on the
emerging markets and will focus heavily on developing its
potential in China. dpi

POWER GENERATION

RENTAL POWER
FROM CGM
Italian generator-set specialist launches new line aimed at rental applications

I
taly-based CGM Generating Sets said its new diesel
generator-set Rental range is the result of a develop-
ment process that aimed at meeting customers increas-
ing 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 stan-
dards 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 sound-
proof canopy for external use; a 24-hour-capable fuel tank
that can be removed without disassembling the unit; emer- Part of CGMs new Rental range of generator sets, the
gency stop button; an extra socket set protected by magneto 20 P gen-set is rated 20 kVA and is designed for prime
thermal and differential circuit breaker; a three-way valve for power applications.
external tanks; forklift pockets in the base frame; and lifting
points in the canopy for easy transport. proof-canopied version. The companys range includes also
Chilese added that the CGM Rental range has been de- light towers, natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas genera-
signed specifically to resist the most severe weather conditions. tors with General Motors engines, welders up to 500 amps,
CGM Generating Sets in the 5 to 2000 kVA range incor- and tractor coupling power take-offs. dpi
porate Honda, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton engines, while
Perkins, FPT, Kohler, Volvo, Doosan and Deutz engines are FOR MORE INFORMATION
used for ratings to 2200 KVA. www.cgmitalia.it
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MARCHING INTO
NORTH AMERICA
MAN Engines ready to do business in US in marine, power generation,
and off-highway industries
BY ROBERTA PRANDI
G
ermany-based MAN Engines has been present in
the North American market for more than 20 years
through its subsidiary, MAN Engines & Compo-
nents 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 com-
pany, 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 companys new focus, MAN Engines has ap-
pointed Jrgen 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 companys busi-
ness 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 knowl-
edge and expertise in application engineering, service and
engine sales.
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The E2676 gas engine by MAN Engines is
part of a range for combined heat and pow-
er (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.
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 coop-
eration with Viking Yachts, an American manufacturer of lux-
ury sport fishing boats, dates back many years and recently
reached the milestone of 2000 vee-configuration engines
having been delivered to equip Vikings high-end vessels.
Lorenz Panknin, MANs key account manager-Off Road,
said the company counts on a network of 65 service deal-
ers 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 MANs modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system
(AGN), a compact and flexible solution that has been al-
ready implemented in mobile applications.
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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 en-
gines 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 en-
gine 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 applica-
tions are already successfully in use in Germany, MAN said.
When utilized in heat and power cogeneration, the 160 kW en-
gines 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 ap-
proval. At the same time, a new engine will ensure a seam-
less transition for the system in Massachusetts.
As far as other off-road applications are concerned, MAN The new MAN E2676 E302 six-cylinder inline gas engine
has a long history and strong foothold in agricultural tech- for cogeneration is being tested at the Holiday Inn hotel
nology, with its products used by manufacturers such as on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. The test for 60 Hz
Claas, Fendt/Challenger, and Krone in large agricultural operation is being carried out in cooperation with CHP
machinery with high power needs. A MAN six-cylinder, packager Co-Energy America.
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. series D2676, D3876, and D2862 with 12.4, 15.2, and
Panknin said that MAN engines for off-road applications 24.2 L capacities. These engines use wastegate or vari-
are being used in the U.S. thanks to an earlier development able geometry turbochargers and are utilized in applica-
partnership in the field of engine technology with a well- tions such as wheel loaders, excavators, dump trucks and
known manufacturer of construction machinery. mobile cranes.
Considerable experience for MAN Engines comes also In terms of emissions regulations, MAN Engines deploy
from engines for on-road applications, the company being AGN, a modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system with
part of commercial vehicle manufacturer group MAN Truck variable setup options for its components. Up to 16 different
& Bus. The engines used in large construction and agricul- AGN variants make it possible for machine manufacturers
tural machinery are always based on the fundamental tech- not only to make optimum use of the given space in applica-
nology used in commercial vehicles, Haberland said. In tions where space is crucial, but also to increase compat-
the mid-term, the increasing technology requirements will ibility and flexibility when fitting the engines.
only be able to be fulfilled with large production volumes. Our MAN engines need no more than an SCR cata-
Therefore, a solid business model with commercial vehicles lytic converter combined with optimized combustion and
always serves as the foundation for the mid-term develop- exhaust gas recirculation inside the engine to comply with
ment of new, modern, and future-proof engine series. the EPA Tier 4 final and EU Stage 4 standards, Haberland
MAN Engines in the U.S. has also been producing front said. There is no need for a diesel particulate filter and an
and rear axles for the bus manufacturer New Flyer for many oxidizing catalytic converter which simply take up space in
years. MAN Engines has approximately 2000 axles on the the engine and add to the cost. dpi
road with New York Transit the New York City transporta-
tion system alone. FOR MORE INFORMATION
The complete range of MAN diesel engines covers a www.man-engines.com
power range from 294 to 816 kW with the three engine

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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
R
heintacho introduced the complete new FQ series
of plastic sensors for detecting rotational speed
and direction, which complies with IP69K protec-
tion 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 ap-
plications 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 speci-
fy 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
SENSORS, CONTROLS, MONITORING
The FQ product series offers additional configuration vari-
ants, as for example frequency range, detection distance,
EMC, and temperature stability. According to Rheintachos
current development plan, all versions will be designed as
a two-channel sensor to detect rotational speed and direc-
tion of rotation.
Sexauer explained further the choice of higher specifica-
tions 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 other-
wise 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.rheintacho.de
22 MAY 2017

JCB ADDS
TO ENGINE LINEUP
New 3.0 L joins DieselMax diesel range; no aftertreatment required
I
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 legis-
lation 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 ad-
ditional 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
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRY NEWS
The new JCB430 DieselMax
is the third engine line to be
launched by JCB since pro-
duction began in 2004.
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 en-
gine development project with the help of an investment
from the U.K. Governments Regional Growth Fund.
It is hard to believe that, just over 12 years ago,
JCB didnt 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 en-
gine will build on the success of the JCB Power Systems
business and takes the productivity and environmental
continued on page 24
23 MAY 2017

performance of our engines to a completely new level, par-
ticularly 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
JCBs 4.4 L EcoMax engine and has been designed spe-
cifically 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, fea-
tures a cast iron bedplate structure and a rear mounted gear
train, for long service life and low operating noise, JCB said.
The engines 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 configura-
tions, 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 en-
gines, JCB said.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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 com-
pany the capacity to produce 45 000 engine sets a year.
JCB Power Systems, based in Foston, U.K., began pro-
duction 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.jcb.com
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CHINAS BIG SHOW
IN VEGAS
Chinese OEMs promote capabilities at ConExpo-Con/Agg
BY IAN CAMERON
C
hinas construction machinery market is growing
in terms of product performance, according to the
head of one of the countrys leading manufacturers.
That was one of the messages from a major
promotional exercise spearheaded by Chinese construc-
tion 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 associ-
ations 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 countrys con-
struction equipment-making capabilities. Almost 130
Chinese construction machinery original equipment man-
ufacturers (OEMs) and component makers attended the
trade show.
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRY NEWS
Chinese manufacturers like
Sany had a big presence
literally and figuratively
at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017,
the largest equipment show
in the Western Hemisphere.
OEMs represented at the promotional event included
XCMG, LiuGong, Sunward, Sany, Zoomlion, Sinomach and
Shantui. Zhou Xianbiao, director of the Chinese organiza-
tion 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 countrys emergence as a global
player in the industry.
He added that thanks to the increasing influence of the
countrys 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 industrys total revenue.
The continuous development in Chinese construction
machinery has resulted in an uprising international influ-
ence of Chinese brands, said Nick Yaksich, AEM senior
vice president. These products have gained a growing in-
ternational acceptance on performance and quality. dpi
25 MAY 2017

The European construction equipment sector saw sound growth of 10% in 2016, according to a report from the
Committee for European Construction Equipment.
EUROPEAN EQUIPMENT
OUTLOOK POSITIVE
Growth achieved last year; hopes high for 2017
BY IAN CAMERON
T
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 Con-
struction Equipment (CECE) in its Annual Economic Report.
CECE represents the interests of more than 1000 con-
struction equipment makers through national trade associa-
tions in 13 European countries.
In the report, CECE said building construction equip-
ment 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.
DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRY NEWS
Volume-wise, the strongest sales increases were re-
corded in France, Germany and Italy. The German mar-
ket 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 ex-
treme 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 indus-
try 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
26 MAY 2017
 INDUSTRY NEWS DIESELhr
value in almost six years in February Eaton Appoints Faria As Vehicle
2017, said the findings. Group President
The report added that the manufac- Eaton, a power management company, announced that
turers surveyed in 2017 see almost Joo V. Faria has been appointed president of Eatons Ve-
all world regions as positive. Fueled hicle Group effective May 1. Faria will succeed Kenneth F.
by infrastructure investments pushed Davis, who has announced that he will retire on Aug. 1.
forward by the new government, the In his new role, Faria will be responsible for the com-
U.S. market is expected to see an up- panys vehicle business, which manufactures engine air
turn. China and India are anticipated management, traction control, fluid conveyance and pow-
to continue the upward trend seen last ertrain products for passenger and commercial vehicles.
year, CECE said. In 2013, Faria was appointed to his current dual
A majority of European manufac- role, leading the electrical business in Latin America
turers expect the Middle East markets and serving as the corporate president for South and
to recover in 2017. Latin America, on Central America. Prior that he was president, Hydraulics J. Faria
the other hand, is not yet anticipated Business, Americas.
to bounce back from the low 2016 Faria joined Eaton in 1987 as a materials engineer at the Valinhos, Brazil, truck plant
level, CECE said. holding quality, manufacturing and management roles within the truck transmission oper-
For the European market, the ations. He has also served as general manager of the Light and Medium Duty Transmission
manufacturers surveyed in the Operations in Brazil; general manager, Valve Actuation for the automotive business Engine
CECE Barometer expect a gener- Air Management Operations; vice president and general manager, Engine Air Management
ally positive scenario, except for the Operations; president, Powertrain and Specialty Controls Operations; and president,
Turkish market. Hopes are particu- Vehicle Group, EMEA.
larly high for Scandinavia, France,
and Germany.
CECE added that optimism is equally
strong across sub-sectors. The share of
manufacturers expecting an improve-
ment of the business situation is ap-
proximately 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 sec-
tor, generally positive industry senti-
ments, and different stages of mar-
ket 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 de-
cline, the report said. dpi

FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.cece.eu

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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 years 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.
Cummins continues to develop a portfolio of Connected Solutions and remote monitoring technologies to
manage equipment on site to drastically reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. At CONEXPO,
Cummins revealed a new suite of products to the construction market, providing a world-class service experience.

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DPinterview
WITH ANDY WALKER, JOHNSON MATTHEY

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
Editors Note: The biannual SAE Heavy-Duty Diesel
Emissions Control Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden,
last year featured a large group of manufacturers and spe-
cialists 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 devel-

opment of emissions control technology demonstrated
over years? Is it sufficient to cope with the very strin-
gent 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 Sympo-
sium. 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, sub-
strate and catalyst technology, and in the ability of the sci-
entists 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 foot-
print 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 sub-
strate 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 trans-
port 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
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 com-
ponents. 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 con-
version because the SCR catalyst will be closer to the en-
gine. 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.

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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 Mattheys
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 man-
ufacturers 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 competi-
tive 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 collabo-
ration 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.
DPI: Its 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 ca-
pable 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 re-
duced. Looking forward, as we consider the contribution of
light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and machines to green-
house 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.
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DPinterview
This will include development and introduction of more aero-
dynamic 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, en-
abling 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 en-
gines and emissions control systems of the future will de-
liver value both for the industry and the planet.
DPI: Stringent emissions requirements are coming
into force in India. Whats the most difficult part of get-
ting tougher emissions standards working in an emerg-
ing market like India?
Walker: I think there are a number of challenges in in-
troducing the most stringent emissions regulations in any
region or country, but there are a couple of specific chal-
lenges 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
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31 MAY 2017
 DPinterview

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.

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 regula-
tory framework means that the industry will generally intro-
duce 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 ton-
nage 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, 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. These factors suggest that optimized
thermal management approaches may be necessary to en-
able 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 en-
sure the successful introduction of these BS6 systems, but
the technology has already been developed and success-
fully 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.
DPI: Do you see other countries following Indias ex-
ample and introducing more stringent emissions regu-
lations sooner rather than later?
Walker: There are plenty of projections showing how ear-
lier 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 ad-
vanced 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 chal-
lenges. But the HDD engine manufacturers and the associ-
ated component manufacturers have plenty of experience in
developing, optimizing and implementing Euro 6-type systems
successfully. They will undoubtedly rise to the challenge of in-
troducing 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

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 THERMAL TECHNOLOGY

New from Alfa Laval is the Aalborg Micro waste heat recovery system designed to be used with smaller recipro-
cating engines and gas turbines. Four are being used for a gas turbine installation at a hospital in Sacramento,
California, USA.

ALFA LAVAL
GOES MICRO
Aalborg Micro waste heat recovery unit targets smaller engine applications

BY BO SVENSSON

A
alborg Industries in Denmark has been produc-
ing boilers and heat exchangers for marine and
industrial applications for more than a century.
Its products have often been large and have in-
cluded heat recovery boilers for gas turbines as well as
reciprocating engines.
Now part of the Alfa Laval group, Aalborgs 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
installed horizontally or vertically and indoors or outdoors to
meet the growing focus for producing power in the most effi-
cient 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, trieth-
ylene glycol (TEG) and thermal fluid oil (TFO); but also for
production of steam.
One advantage Alfa Laval cited is the Aalborg Micros
continued on page 34

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 THERMAL TECHNOLOGY

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 600C from turbines or engines. The minimum tempera-
ture 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 con-
ventional heat exchangers.
The operational temperature is reached in a few min-
utes and the units 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.
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 heat-
ing up the surface of the coils for self-cleaning, eliminating
the need for an external bypass.
Cogeneration of electricity and heat results in a rela-
tively lower specific fuel consumption, consequently lead-
ing 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 typi-
cally 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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BIG GEN-SET
DEAL FOR JCB
300 units head to Dubai for rental to global oil and gas operation
BY IAN CAMERON
G
enerator manufacturer JCB Power Products has won
its biggest export order of the year with a multimillion-
dollar 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 JCBs 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 ser-
vice 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, pro-
viding power for construction sites, large infrastructure de-
velopments 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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental Solutions & Services has
bought more than 300 JCB gen-
erators in a deal worth US$11.3
million. The order is the biggest yet
for JCBs newly launched range of
RS generators, JCB Power Prod-
ucts Managing Director Jonathan
Garnham said.
We are delighted to have won our biggest export order
of 2017 from one of the Middle Easts 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 JCBs 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 in-
cluding Oman, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.
They will be supported by JCBs extensive network of deal-
ers in the Middle East.
JCB Power Products employs more than 200 people and
has its headquarters in Stafford, U.K. as well as a produc-
tion facility in Newtown, Wales and Delhi, India. dpi
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.jcb.com
36 MAY 2017
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Manitou Group said it would acquire
Indias Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd.,
which manufactures backhoe load-
ers, engages in the sale of wheel
loaders and contract manufactures
and sells skid-steer loaders.
TEREX INDIA SOLD TO MANITOU
BY T.C. MALHOTRA
T
erex Corp. has agreed to sell its India-based com-
pact construction business to Manitou Group, a
manufacturer of all-terrain material handling prod-
ucts. Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL), based in
Greater Noda, India, manufactures and sells backhoe
loaders, engages in the sale of wheel loaders and contract
manufactures and sells skid-steer loaders. The sale is sub-
ject 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 Man-
itou, said John L. Garrison, Terex president and chief ex-
ecutive 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 Terexs former Con-
struction segment. This is an important milestone in ex-
ecuting on Terexs 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
T.C. Malhotra is a technical journalist based in Delhi, India. His email is
tc_malhotra@rediffmail.com
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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, presi-
dent 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.terex.in
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 repre-
sented by vehicles that included the Ultra 1012 and Ultra
1518, new-generation commercial vehicles that the com-
pany 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
37 MAY 2017
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and developed with technical inputs from across the world,

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 con-
struction tipper with local dealer Manahil International Co.
Developed with Tata Motors subsidiary Tata Daewoo
Commercial Vehicles (TDCV), the Prima range is designed
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 mile-
stone 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 next-
generation commercial vehicle, with the trusted creden-
tials and reliability of the Tata Motors brand, as they ready
themselves for the next wave of growth in the countrys
logistics sector.
As the country readies itself to become the largest con-
struction 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
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www.tatamotors.com

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Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe announced agree-
ments with four new Italian dealers to its expanding European
FOR SALE network. Sergio Bassan, BSM Brescia Machine, SMIA and Amus
GAS TURBINE GENERATORS will distribute miniexcavators and other heavy Kobelco machinery.
(3) 5.2MW MOBILE The demand for mini excavators and heavy machinery in Italy has
SOLAR TAURUS 60
GAS LOW NOx (OIL) been increasing over the past three years, and demand for Kobelco
(1) 15.1MW G.E. machines is also increasing, the company said.
FR5-LA GENERATOR UNITS
OIL/GAS 1840 HOURS In addition, the company has added WiMat to its dealer network.
(3) 22 MW GE
WiMat has branches operating in Guadeloupe and Martinique
FR-5P
OIL/GAS
two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea that partially form of the
(1) 40MW GEC
overseas regions of France.
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Terex Trucks has appointed International Construction Parts

1-800-704-2002 (ICP) as its official dealer in Costa Rica. With customers in the con-
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24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE struction, industrial, transportation and mining markets, ICP was
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY founded in 2000 and has facilities in Costa Rica and Miami, Florida,
WWW.WABASHPOWER.COM
INFO@WABASHPOWER.COM USA. Terex Trucks will offer all three models of its articulated haulers

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 EMISSIONS&alternatives
VOLVO LONG HAULERS ... DAIMLERS GAS
TRUCKS ... RICARDOS MONITORING
SERVICE ... TOYOTAS FUEL CELL BUS
Volvo Trucks said it has developed its first hybrid vehicle
designed for long-haul applications. In combination with
the vehicles 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, roll-
ing 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 Mercedes-
Benz 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 governments 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 & En-
vironment, working with technology partner OPUS Inspec-
tion based in Mlndal, 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 non-
intrusive manner, the real-world driving emissions of
nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, hydro-
carbons, carbon monoxide and ammonia from each
passing vehicle, said Ricardo.
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The data recorded can be used to identify the most pol-
luting vehicle types and their respective contributions to
emissions. Significant improvements are thus possible in
the accuracy of modelling and simulation efforts underpin-
ning the design of Clean Air Zones, reducing uncertainty
by replacing assumptions with evidence-based, real-world
driving emissions information, the company said.
Japans 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 opera-
tion 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 Toshibas 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 inter-
national standard. Magnetic resonance was selected as it
is more forgiving than electromagnetic induction, which re-
quires close alignment and small separation of the charge
transmitting and receiving pad, said Toshiba. The charge
pad in Toshibas 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 Transpor-
tation 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 MAY 2017
SOUTH AMERICAnotebook
Volvo CEs Pederneiras, Brazil, facility is the first plant among the companys 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 CES SHARED
ASSEMBLY LINE A SUCCESS
BY MAURO BELO SCHNEIDER
I
ts 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 Equipments Latin American plant
is an exception to the rule and the exception amongst
Volvo CEs 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, So Paulo state, Brazil, its
currently the only Volvo facility manufacturing two distinct
products on the same line. We are part of the brands glob-
al 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 agri-
cultural applications, the company said. Approximately 50%
of the production is sold in Brazil with the rest exported.
Weve reduced the complexity of our plant, consolidat-
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ing and optimizing support areas, like engineering, quality
and logistics, said Alex Ikeda, Volvo manufacturing engi-
neer. By optimizing the internal structures and manufactur-
ing support areas, Volvo said it has also reduced assembly
time for the machines by 10%. Afrnio Chueire, Volvo CE
Latin Americas president, called that a benefit for the final
client, who will receive his machine more rapidly, with a re-
duced lead time.
The change also generated environmental gains, as
Volvo calculated that some 41 metric tons of CO2 emis-
sions would be reduced annually, with an annual energy
savings of 120 000 kW.
We have increased our efficiency and improved our in-
stalled capacity, said Fernando Remoto, assembly engi-
neering chief at the plant and one of the projects creators.
This is not the first time that Volvo has begun an in-
novation 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.volvoce.com/brasil/pt-br
40 MAY 2017
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Alkane Truck Co. said it plans to eventually market all

of Agrales 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 Agrales
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 qual-
ity of their workmanship, said Bob Smith, Alkanes chief New Holland is testing a biomethane-fueled T6.140
executive officer. tractor on a farm in Santa Helena city, Paran state,
The Brazilian companys headquarters is located in Cax- Brazil. The tractors fuel is produced on the farm.
ias do Sul city, Rio Grande do Sul. It manufactures diesel
engines, tractors, trucks, bus chassis and military and light-
duty recreational vehicles. Alkane said it plans to eventually Gas and Biofuel (ANP) regulated the use of biomethane for
market the entire Agrale product line in North America. vehicles in February 2015 in Brazil.
Agrale is an amazing company with even more amazing
people, Smith said. We saw that Agrale had a replace- FOR MORE INFORMATION
ment vehicle for the Hummer. When Hummer stopped pro- www.newholland.com.br
duction of the model, it left a large hole in America, which
we hope to fill with Agrales Dominator.
The vehicles will be sold by Alkane in the USA, Canada New Excavator Built In Brazil
and Mexico. By using the required American-made parts New Holland Construction has introduced the E175C
for certification requirements, we have no choice but to en- EVO, a new excavator that will be produced in Brazil.
gineer each of the Agrale products to make sure they meet The investment in innovation and local production are
legal demands, Smith said. two fronts we keep as a priority in our strategic planning
Alkane is in the process of assigning existing dealer- for the coming years, said
ships in North America to sell and service the vehicles. Nicola DArpino, New Hol-
We will use PSI V8 engines and the 5.0, 6.7 and 12 L land Construction vice pres-
Cummins diesel engines in specific vehicle types, Smith ident in Latin America.
said. We are very honored and excited about working The E175C EVO model
closely with Agrale and the excellent team of people they has a capacity of 18 tonnes
have on the Agrale team. and a reduction in fuel con-
sumption as much as 14%
FOR MORE INFORMATION when compared to the pre-
http://alkanetruckcompany.com vious average, New Hol-
land said.
The brand has increased
New Holland Tests Biomethane Tractor its line of products that
New Holland aims to become a leader in clean energy are manufactured in South
and as part of that effort the company is testing a biometh- America. Machines are pro- New Holland Construction
ane-fueled T6.140 tractor on a farm in Santa Helena city, duced at Contagem plant, in introduced the E175C EVO
Paran state, Brazil. Minas Gerais state, giving excavator that it will build
In testing the prototype on a farm in the north of Italy, the customers access to FINA- in Brazil.
company said its fuel economy was 40% better than that of ME credit lines.
a traditional tractor. New Holland also launched the B95B backhoe and the
With a capacity to store 300 L of compressed methane, L220 mini loader. dpi
the T6.140 uses the biomethane produced on the 40 hect-
are property. It raises corn and oats for cattle as well as FOR MORE INFORMATION
chickens for egg production. www.newholland.com.br
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural

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NEW NAVAL
POWER OPTIONS
Rolls-Royce unveils new 16 V diesel engine for naval vessels, yachts and ferries
R
olls-Royce recently announced a string of news on
its MTU brand marine engines for naval applica-
tions. First is the introduction of the new MTU Se-
ries 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 na-
val applications, along with yachts and ferries.
Also in the field of naval applications, the company pre-
sented 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 mi-
grants and refugees from crisis areas along the Turkish coast.
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MARINE PROPULSION
With up to 8000 kW power output, the
new MTU Series 8000 16-cylinder en-
gine is meant for naval applications,
yachts and ferries.
These SAR vessels have an aluminum hull based on
Damens 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 Mller, 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mtu-online.com
43 MAY 2017
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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 li-
cense, MTU diesel engines in China. The joint venture will
be based at GYMCLs primary manufacturing facilities in
Yulin, and will produce MTUs Series 4000 diesel engines
compliant with Chinas Tier 3 emissions standards, primar-
ily for the oil and gas and power generation industries.
Terex Corp. announced that it has agreed to sell its In-
dia-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 re-
inforces 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 FPTs High Efficiency SCR (HI-
eSCR) 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 auto-
matic commercial vehicle transmission system is going into
volume production in Chinese manufacturer Fotons new Au-
man 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 coop-
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eration between teams from ZF in Friedrichshafen, Germany
and Hangzhou, China, as well as Foton in Beijing, China.
Volvo Construction Equipments Latin American plant,
located in Pederneiras city, So Paulo state, Brazil, is the
first plant among the companys 16 worldwide assembly fa-
cilities 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, recy-
cling 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 com-
mercial 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 ac-
quisition in Tennant Co. history.
IPC Group produces small- to mid-sized commercial
cleaning machines and equipment, including floor sweep-
ers and scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, high-pressure wash-
ers, 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 prin-
ciple to acquire the forage division of Lely Group. No
financial details were provided. Lelys forage division is a
manufacturer of products for dairy and cattle farms, most-
ly 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
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