Cummins intros unlimited mileage warranty on B6.7 engine
Cummins is introducing a complete 3-year/unlimited mile base warranty for its medium-duty B6.7 engine, which applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America.
“Cummins has more experience with the B6.7 than any other engine, as well as extensive knowledge on the B6.7 duty cycles. These factors have allowed us to confidently offer the unparalleled benefit of an extended base warranty to our customers,” says Srikanth Padmanabhan, president of Cummins engines.
Cummins says the base warranty includes the same comprehensive coverage for parts and labor on warrantable failures for the engine and aftertreatment system. In addition, towing or travel coverage has been expanded from one to three years.
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Ditch Witch intros the SK1050, its most powerful mini skid steer yet
Aimed at construction and landscaping contractors who don’t necessarily need all of the lifting power of a compact track loader or skid steer and are looking for a machine that’s not only cheaper but easier to trailer and hop on and off of, Ditch Witch has introduced the SK1050 mini skid steer.
The largest machine in the Ditch Witch mini skid steer lineup, the SK1050 offers a rated operating capacity of 1,062 pounds. The machine’s 37-horsepower Yanmar engine directs 30 hp to attachments like buckets, trenchers and augers, while hydraulics contribute 15 gallons per minute of auxiliary flow and 3,625 psi.
The machine also boasts an 83-inch hinge-pin height, which Ditch Witch says is the best in its class.
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Prospector XL is a Ram 2500/3500 off-road conversion with work truck credentials
If your work truck of choice is a Ram 2500 or 3500 and your projects take you into some particularly rugged jobsite conditions (or you just need some modifications to make your Ram a bit more capable for recreational purposes) a new off-road conversion from American Expedition Vehicles is worth taking a look at.
Designed with those who want serious off-road capability in a heavy duty pickup without sacrificing towing capability, the Prospector XL Ram 2500/3500 is a conversion that features a heavy-duty stamped steel front bumper, a wide stance and AEV’s HighMark fender flares that open up the front and rear wheel wells to allow for giant 40-inch Toyo Open Country M/T tires with only 3 inches of suspension lift.
The tires are wrapped around AEV’s Katla wheels and AEV says this combo is meant to provide maximum traction while delivering a smooth highway ride.
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John Deere now offering factory-installed JDLink telematics option on large-frame G-Series skid steers and CTLs
John Deere is now offering its JDLink telematics system as a factory-installed option on all of its new large-frame G-Series Skid steers and compact track loaders.
Deere says the system, which allows owners to remotely keep track of machine location and key performance data, is installed as the machine is being built.
The factory-installed option is now available on Deere 330G an 332G skid steers and 331G and 333G compact track loaders.
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PHOTOS > The machines and halls of Bauma China 2016
This year Equipment World had the opportunity to explore the Bauma China show. It was our first visit to the show with Senior Editor Chris Hill attending while on a trip through the country with Sany Group.
Held Nov. 22-25 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Bauma China was host to 2,953 exhibitors from 41 countries covering 3.2 million square feet. More than 170,000 visitors attended the show.
Flip through the gallery here to take a look at some of the machinery and accessories on display at the event.
All about the new diesel engine oils and which one is right for you
There are now two types of diesel engine oil. Selecting the right one will depend on engine manufacturer and type of application.
As of December 1, most of the major oil companies are now selling a new heavy-duty diesel engine oil formulation for off- and on-road engines.
What’s noteworthy about the new oil standard is that for the first time there are two different formulas: one for off-road and some on-road engines, and one that will only be recommended for specific on-road engines seeking fuel efficiency gains. It is what the American Petroleum Institute terms a “split category.”
For the last decade, the API designated CJ-4 diesel engine was used in both highway trucks and off-road equipment. Going forward, off-road engines will use API CK-4 oils and the on-highway trucks will use either API CK-4 or API FA-4 oils. In the months past you may have heard these oils referred to as PC-11, which stands for Proposed Category 11. That was a temporary group designation, and as of December the official API licensing nomenclature will be CK-4 and FA-4.
We asked three experts in the industry to tell us what this means for you.
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