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Tag: Tier 4 Interim
Maintenance
For heavy-duty diesel engines, CK-4 and FA-4 lube oils are replacing CJ-4 formulations. Here’s what you need to know.
Of all the big changes coming at you in 2017, one of the quietest, but most beneficial may be the switch over to a new type of heavy duty diesel engine oil. For the last 10 years, all of you have been using a type of lube oil that is classified as CJ-4 by the […]
January 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere launches sulfur compatibility kits for Tier 4 engines in non-regulated countries
John Deere has launched their “Sulfur Compatibility Solutions” this week for their Tier 4 and Tier 4 Interim engines operating in non-regulated countries. Deere first announced these conversion kits back in October of 2013, saying it would be available at some point this year. In order to engineer diesel engines to drastically reduce exhaust emissions as stipulated by the […]
October 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Hyundai adds 3 wheeled excavators to 9A series
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has expanded its 9A series with three wheeled excavators: the R140W-9A, R180W-9A and R210W-9A. The machines include upgraded features such as improved hydraulics, cab and durability. Each mid-size excavator is powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Interim engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, diagnostic capabilities, variable speed fan clutch and […]
June 26, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
MTU America intros Power Drive Unit, unveils Sulfur Tolerance Solution
MTU America introduced its Power Drive Unit and unveiled plans for its new Sulfur Tolerance Solution at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The MTU Power Drive Unit houses all engine parts for a variety of machines, including rock crushers, road paving, cranes and more. The unit can mount onto a trailer or other equipment and be transported to the […]
March 13, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Hamm to Introduce Transforming Dirt Roller
At ConExpo-Con/Agg, Hamm will introduce a one-of-a-kind product, a Tier 4 Interim dirt roller that has been transformed into a concrete breaker by the addition of specially designed bits or teeth to the single drum. The highly engineered new H 25i VC is a single-drum vibrating compactor outfitted with teeth that will shatter concrete more […]
January 6, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Wirtgen Group to display 41 machines at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Wirtgen Group will display 41 machines at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March. The company says most of the machines on display will be new i-series products — Tier 4 Interim-compliant equipment with intelligent technology. Wirtgen America’s 39,600-square-foot indoor stand will feature new asphalt pavers, concrete slipform pavers, cold mills, recyclers, asphalt and soil compactors and mobile crushers. […]
December 31, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Komatsu’s wheel loader
Komatsu America’s WA270-7 wheel loader lowers fuel consumption by up to 10 percent compared to its predecessor, the WA250-6. A Tier 4 Interim SAA6D107E-2 engine powers the 28,836-pound machine and delivers 149 net horsepower. The wheel loader features Parallel Z-bar loader linkage, which delivers a 10-percent increase in lift force and offers a parallel lift […]
December 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
25 Days of Products: John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader combines diesel, electric energy
John Deere Forestry and Construction’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader uses two sources of energy – diesel and electric – capturing regenerated energy as its being created and uses it to power the machine. Equipped with a John Deere PowerTech 6.8-liter Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB engine, the loader runs at an operator-selected constant speed from 900 […]
December 17, 2013
Construction Equipment
Komatsu intros Tier 4 Interim PC170LC-10 excavator with more lift capacity, better fuel efficiency
The newest addition to the company’s dash-10 series, the Komatsu PC170LC-10 excavator offers 5 percent more lift capacity with the standard counterweight than the previous PC160LC-8 model, and up to 15 percent more lift capacity with an optional counterweight. The PC170LC-10 features operating weights ranging from 38,100 to 41,600 pounds, delivers 115 net horsepower at […]
December 10, 2013
Roadbuilding
TYMCO updates Model 500x sweeper with Tier 4i engine
TYMCO has updated its Model 500x High Side Dump Regenerative Air Street Sweeper with a Tier 4 Interim (Tier 4i) engine. A 115-horsepower John Deer Tier 4i engine now powers the sweeper, which previously used a John Deere Tier 3 auxiliary engine. The Model 500x now features a redesigned engine compartment to improve serviceability of […]
November 11, 2013
Equipment
Study: Hybrid construction equipment emits more harmful pollutants than diesel-only machines
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have concluded that while hybrid construction equipment certainly reduces fuel consumption, they are still worse for the environment due to increased harmful emissions. The scientists deployed 10 hybrid Caterpillar D7E bulldozers and six hybrid Komatsu HB215LC-1 excavators at six different jobsites in California. Both machines were tested for […]
October 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Bomag introduces BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller with maximized maneuverability
Bomag has introduced a new tandem virbatory roller, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller, powered by a a Tier 4 interim 32.6-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, produces up to 8,350 pounds of centrifugal force and offers a maximum frequency of 4,200 vibrations per minute. The roller is […]
July 25, 2013
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