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Construction Equipment

Test drive and an in-depth look inside Cummins’ new 2017 engines

Last month, Cummins introduced a brand new, re-branded engine lineup for 2017, highlighted by two new 15-liter engines. The engine maker also introduced a range of other new features and technology upgrades to its heavy-duty offerings. Our sister site CCJ had a chance to test some of the new features and talk to Cummins reps […]

August 25, 2016

Construction Equipment

Making sense of the split: Don’t worry about Navistar, but where will Caterpillar find its 15-liter truck engine?

The big news story last week was, of course, Cat and Navistar breaking up. At first brush, given Navistar’s fresh troubles with a brand-new EPA lawsuit, you’d be forgiven for thinking Cat’s move was a sign of more trouble in Lisle, IL. I don’t think that’s the case. Though I focus more on the trucking industry […]

August 3, 2015

Pickups

Guide To Engine & Transmission Oil Coolers

Upgrading engine and transmission cooling systems is cheap insurance for preventing overheating issues during the summer season.

June 1, 2015

Pickups

Ford Vs GM: 15 Years of Engine Progress

V6s and V8s have changed many, many times since 2000; more power and better fuel economy have accompanied a wide array of engine sizes over the last 15 years

February 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

Honda showcases GXR120 Rammer engine at World of Concrete

At its World of Concrete booth, Honda Power Equipment is showcasing its GXR120 Rammer engine, which is designed for heavy-duty rammer applications. The GXR120 has a displacement of 121 cc and can power 110- to 175-pound rammers at various altitudes. Designed for durability, the engine features a cast-iron cylinder sleeve; high carbon-steel, dual-ball bearing crankshaft; […]

January 22, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch’s 850-hp Super Witch pops wheelies as well as it trenches

As it has done since 1978, Ditch Witch drew in the crowds at the ICUEE show in Louisville this year with its super-loud Franken-trencher known as Super Witch. Now on its fifth iteration of the hot rod trencher, Ditch Witch has modified its RT5 trencher with a 502-cubic-inch, 850 horsepower Chevrolet engine. As you’ll see […]

October 8, 2013

Pickups

Ford Installs 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine

The 500,000th 6.7L Power Stroke Gets Installed Into 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Yesterday, Ford announced the installation of its 500,000th 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine into a new 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat pickup. It was installed at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The diesel engine delivers 400 horsepower at […]

September 26, 2013

Pickups

Vapor Propane Valve

RMR Pro-Diesel Reduces Price for Vapor Propane Valve RMR Pro-Diesel has announced a new reduced price for their two stage patented progressive vapor propane valve for diesel engines in the farm and ranch industry. The Enhancer II boost pressured valve is the only two stage valve in the industry that offers increased horse power, engine efficiency […]

July 11, 2013

Gear

First look: JCB’s 514 telehandler designed with Americans in mind

Two industries that are booming right now in the U.S. and Canada are the oil and gas drilling and wind farm businesses. With these markets in mind JCB has designed and, as of today, just shipped its first 514 telehandler with 14,000 pounds of capacity and a 56-foot reach for heavy duty pick and place […]

June 7, 2013

Pickups

Silverado/Sierra HD Intercooler

aFe Power BladeRunner Intercooler is for GM Duramax engines   The new aFe BladeRunner Intercooler for 2011-13 GM Silverado HD/Sierra HD V8-6.6L (td) Duramax engines features a 2.5-inch bar and plate design that is larger than stock, and outflows OE style tube and fin core designs by 38 percent. End tanks are made from […]

May 10, 2013

Roadbuilding

Cummins unveils 12-liter Tier 4 Final engine at Bauma 2013

Cummins unveiled its QSM 12 engine, Tier 4 Final version, at Bauma 2013 yesterday, our sister site, Equipment World reported from the show. The six cylinder engine reduces emissions through the use of higher efficiency air handling and advanced combustion technology, which also allows the engine to work without cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The […]

April 16, 2013

Pickups

Cummins 6.7L Engine Brake

PACBRAKE 6.7L CUMMINS LOADLEASH Engine brakes aren’t just for big rigs anymore. They are now available for the Ram 6.7L Cummins in 2007-2012 Dodge Ram 2500-5500 diesel pickup and chassis-cabs. All you need for big-rig engine braking power is to install Pacbrake’s new P-67 LoadLeash engine brake. Working in conjunction with the OEM Variable Geometry Turbo […]

March 18, 2013