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Dealers

Kohler launches iService, giving dealers, techs online access to manuals, parts, educational resources

Giving its dealers and technicians digital access to frequently referenced materials on a number of devices, Kohler Engine has launched a new online platform called iService. Launched at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo today, the service provides quick access to equipment manuals, help desk support, parts ordering, educational resources, warranty information, troubleshooting tips and more. The […]

September 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

How Diesel Got Its Groove Back

While NASA may have sent a probe all the way to Pluto, there’s another engineering miracle sitting right here on earth largely unnoticed under everybody’s noses. We’re talking about the modern era Tier 4 Final diesel engines that use high pressure common rail fuel systems and electronically actuated injectors governed by a electronic control module […]

August 12, 2015

Construction Equipment

EPA, DOT propose heightened heavy duty diesel emissions, fuel efficiency standards for 2018

The EPA and DOT announced Friday their plans for Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles. Phase 2 of the program would “significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, helping to address the challenges of global climate change and […]

June 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

Kohler says its biggest diesel yet, the KDI 3404, is “Tier 5-ready”

With flashing lights, dry ice smoke and a live string quartet rocking in the background (it is Europe after all) Kohler introduced its biggest yet diesel engine. The KDI 3404 engine was shown for the first time in Europe, at Intermat in Paris this afternoon. Perhaps the most unique thing about the new mill is […]

April 20, 2015

Construction Equipment

Kohler launches the KDI 3404, its largest diesel engine yet

To serve the needs of customers who want high-power density engines in a compact envelope, Kohler unveiled it’s latest, and biggest engine yet at the World of Concrete show Tuesday. The KDI 3404 is a 3.4 liter, four cylinder engine that cranks out 134 horsepower and 276 to 369 foot pounds of torque. The engine […]

February 4, 2015

Business

Cummins reveals striking glass and steel design for its new downtown Indianapolis office

Cummins has revealed the design for its new Indianapolis office which will be located in the city’s Market East cultural district. The 10-story office building will serve as the headquarters for the company’s global distribution business. The exterior will feature a lot of glass, and is designed to let in a lot of natural light. […]

December 4, 2014

Construction Equipment

High-pressure, computer-controlled fuel injection key to next-gen heavy-duty diesel engines

Fuel systems for heavy-duty diesel engines have come a long way over the last decade since the advent of federally mandated exhaust emissions standards. Their evolution will continue over the next couple of years as new greenhouse gas regulations come into play. GHG emissions regulations also will be de facto fuel economy standards for heavy-duty […]

September 23, 2014

Construction Equipment

REVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8

Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasn’t a 5.7-liter […]

August 26, 2014

Construction Equipment

Duramax 2.8L: Meet the 4-cylinder diesel coming to the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

Editor’s Note: In January, GM announced that the 2.8-liter Duramax would also be an option on the 2016 GMC Canyon. Editor’s Note 2: In July 2015, GM announced the 2.8-liter Duramax would go on sale in the U.S. that fall with the unveiling of the 2016 models of the Colorado and Canyon. If you want […]

December 25, 2013

Construction Equipment

Behind the design: New Cummins V-8 developed for the Nissan Titan, but other medium-duty applications abound

Cummins on Thursday unveiled its much anticipated ISV5.0 diesel engine, a compact V-8 model destined for numerous medium-and light-duty applications including, in the near future, Nissan’s half-ton Titan. The ISV5.0 uses all the bells and whistles of the diesel emissions era including cooled EGR, a DPF/DOC and SCR, but the technology story here is how […]

October 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

Cummins launches new lightweight G Series global engine platform

Citing the desire to minimize the engineering requirements for vehicle and equipment manufacturers, Cummins has announced a new global heavy-duty engine platform that will complement its existing global engine lineup. The new G Series platform is an in-line six cylinder engine, and will be available in 10.5- and 11.8-liter displacements. The engines were designed here in the […]

September 16, 2013

Construction Equipment

First look: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel expected to offer class-leading fuel economy (PHOTOS)

We’ve known that the 2014 Ram 1500 would become the only half-ton pickup on the market with a diesel option for a while. But until now, we’ve been in the dark on a lot of the specifics when it comes to the truck like price, horsepower and expected fuel economy. Ram expects to announce “best-in-class” […]

July 1, 2013