Buying Newly Regulated Diesel Equipment in 2012?

EPA Tier 4 Interim exhaust limits apply to these high-population machines this year

January 30, 2012

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John Deere Construction and Forestry Division

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Pump-free fluid exchange systems are cleaner, safer, faster and sometimes misunderstood. Bust three pump-free myths with Sage Oil Vac.

The X15 diesel engine is capable of using biodiesel blends up to 20% and renewable diesel blends up to 100%.

Cummins Unveils Next-gen X15 Diesel Engine

The X15 diesel engine is capable of using biodiesel blends up to 20% and renewable diesel blends up to 100%.

The engine has been tested for more than 20,000 hours both on the bench and in the field.

FPT Industrial C16 TST Engine

The engine has been tested for more than 20,000 hours both on the bench and in the field.

The F28

FPT's Plans for ARA 2024

FPT will be showcasing their full range of 2.8-to-16-liter Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines at ARA 2024.

The ZQuip energy kit consists of energy modules, conversion components and connectivity for monitoring operation.

ZQuip Introduces Electric Conversion Kit for Diesel-powered Fleets

The ZQuip energy kit consists of energy modules, conversion components and connectivity for monitoring operation.

When trying to decide if you can use one type of diesel engine oil for your fleet, you should ideally develop a register of your equipment.

Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective

Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.

Onsite fuel storage can further reduce emissions by being strategically moved and placed in areas that reduce the distance equipment needs to travel to refuel.

Fueling a Sustainable Fleet

Environmental considerations for fueling diesel-powered equipment.

Accelera by Cummins has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers. Wilson and Lippert each have several decades of industry and technology expertise.

Cummins' Accelera Names Zero Emissions Leaders

The company's zero-emissions technology business segment has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers.

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Seismic technology automatically determines the optimal frequency of the material being compacted, resulting in fewer passes.

Compaction Equipment Trends for Rental Houses

A look at the latest trends in compaction equipment.

Cummins X15N.

Freightliner to Offer Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine

The X15N is the first natural gas engine to be designed specifically for heavy-duty and on-highway truck applications, with 400 to 500 horsepower and 1,450 to 1,850 pound-feet of torque.

The EPEQ Idle Management system allows vehicles to be automatically turned off while still powering equipment like air compressors at the jobsite.

Vanair Launches EPEQ Idle Management System

The EPEQ Idle Management system allows vehicles to be automatically turned off while still powering equipment like air compressors at the jobsite.

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Diesel Technology Forum Becomes Engine Technology Forum

The Diesel Technology Forum is now the Engine Technology Forum to better address the group's purpose.

The Gradall fully electric excavator with a Volvo Penta driveline

Power Prospects for Construction Heavy Equipment

In addition to efficient diesel, other power options for excavators are gaining a following.

Consisting of eight power ratings from 340 to 515 kW (456 to 690 hp), the 2600 Series engines will be available for early OEM pilots in 2025 with commercial production scheduled to begin in 2026.

Perkins Announces 2600 Series 13-liter Diesel Engines

Consisting of eight power ratings from 340 to 515 kW (456 to 690 hp), the 2600 Series engines will be available for early OEM pilots in 2025 with commercial production scheduled to begin in 2026.

This hybrid engine provides power assistance during peak performance, using a 10-kW electric motor-assist function to compensate for high loads instantaneously.

Kubota V3307 Micro-hybrid Engine

This hybrid engine provides power assistance during peak performance, using a 10-kW electric motor-assist function to compensate for high loads instantaneously.

Equipped with the TVCR combustion system, the D1105-K engine combines Kubota’s original combustion system with electronic control technology developed specifically for small engines.

Kubota D1105-K Diesel Engine

Equipped with the TVCR combustion system, the D1105-K engine combines Kubota’s original combustion system with electronic control technology developed specifically for small engines.

Fitting new engines in existing SPMT fleets cuts down on both waste and additional construction, compared to purchasing new zero emission equipment.

Mammoet Unveils Diesel-to-Electric Vehicle Retrofit Kit for SPMTs

Fitting new engines in existing SPMT fleets cuts down on both waste and additional construction, compared to purchasing new zero emission equipment.

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Right-Sizing Your Engine: Navigating the Complexities of Engine Optimization

June 1, 2023

Whether you're considering downsizing, upsizing or staying with your current engine size, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your business performance and achieve your goals.

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Get to Know FPT Industrial at CONEXPO/CON-AGG!

Vice President of FPT Industrial North America, introduces the iconic family of engines which can be fully dressed and ready for your build with unparalleled speed.

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FPT Industrial F28 Stage V Engine

Available for both construction and agriculture applications, its versatile design makes F28 ideal for equipment in the rental industry, such as aerial lifts, telehandlers, pumps, welders, chippers, and trenchers.

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Cummins Heavy-Duty Hydrogen, Natural Gas And Advanced Diesel Engines

The next generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications.

Chen

Check Out the Cat Engine Booth at CONEXPO

Allen Chen, product marketing manager of Caterpillar industrial power systems, introduces Cat's engine booth at CONEXPO.

The 4TN107FTT Powerpack.

Yanmar Features Green Technology at CONEXPO

From batteries to improved emission diesel engines, the company eyes a sustainable future.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Pump-free fluid exchange systems are cleaner, safer, faster and sometimes misunderstood. Bust three pump-free myths with Sage Oil Vac.