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Technology

Cat indicates a Perkins “SmartCap 2” engine oil filler cap is on the way

The Perkins SmartCap got a lot of attention when it was introduced in 2017, with Perkins billing it as the world’s first low-cost engine telematics device.

June 26, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack Anthem now available with more efficient MP8HE engine, HE+ aero package

The Mack MP8HE engine uses waste energy from the engine’s exhaust system and converts it to mechanical energy that is delivered back to the engine crankshaft.

June 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

Settlement checks to Cat engine owners issued for wrong amount

The company handling settlement payouts to Caterpillar engine owners has said it will be reissuing checks to former ACERT engine owners who were part of a $60 million class action settlement reached with the company in 2016. According to the website established for members of the class, which include anyone who owned or leased a […]

April 26, 2018

Construction Equipment

Yanmar unveils two new 4-cylinder diesels at Intermat, enters “heart of high-horsepower engine market”

Yanmar debuted two industrial four-cylinder diesel engines at the Intermat trade show in Paris, the 4TN101 (ranging from 74 to 140 horsepower) and the 4TN107 (ranging from 121 to 207 horsepower). The engines, which put the company “into the heart of the high-horsepower engine market,” are expected to be in production by 2019, according to […]

April 24, 2018

Construction Equipment

Volvo Penta names Kelleher VP for customer support, training

Volvo Penta of the Americas has promoted Tony Kelleher to vice president for customer support and training. “Tony Kelleher will lead the customer support and product training teams to further expand and strengthen our partner network capabilities,” says Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the Americas. “During his tenure as head of our leisure […]

February 20, 2018

Construction Equipment

Perkins details new 3.6L Syncro, 9.3L 1706J engines; beefs up reman and aftermarket parts programs

Well known for its smaller engines, Perkins displayed a pair of its larger units at this year’s recent World of Concrete show. The Perkins 1706J engine is a 6-cylinder, 9.3-liter unit designed for machines such as air compressors, large excavators and rock crushers/screeners, soil stabilizers and compactors. It combines a high pressure common rail fuel […]

February 8, 2018

Pickups

Ford unveils 3L Power Stroke diesel, giving 2018 F-150 segment-best towing, torque, fuel economy

Ford’s first-ever F-150 Power Stroke diesel will hit the market this spring with segment best torque, towing and fuel economy the company announced today. Ford’s Vice President of Global Powertrain Engineering Dave Filipe – calling the 3-liter Power Stroke “[the] V6 engine that dreams are made of” – says the sixth engine option for the flagship F-Series pickup […]

January 8, 2018

Construction Equipment

New Cat C9.3B engine sets stage for the future: Simpler, smaller, more HP and torque

Caterpillar has launched a new engine that will serve as a blueprint for many of the company’s engines to come. The C9.3B is a simpler, lighter engine system with 18 percent more power compared to previous engines said Christopher Massey, commercial manager, industrial engine group. Ratings on this six-cylinder, 9.3-liter platform run from 335 to […]

December 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

More electric-vehicle charging stations coming to N.J.

New Jersey drivers should soon see more electric-vehicle charging stations in the state. The New Jersey Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection have received $9.5 million in federal funding for grants to add the stations across the state. The money will also fund grants for providing electric power to tractor trailers that require […]

December 8, 2017

Construction Equipment

Smaller is Better: T4F engines under 75 hp don’t sacrifice torque, require less maintenance

With the emergence of the Tier 4 Final era, most of the big changes in diesel engines have been on those above 75 horsepower. They required new emissions reduction systems using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). But in most cases, engines below 75 horsepower hit their air quality targets by upgrades […]

November 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cummins unveils its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel

Admit it. You’ve always wanted a diesel. You dreamed of what you could do with that torque. Now you can have one and retrofit it into an older truck or Jeep and not have to pay a fortune for a new model. At SEMA Wednesday, Cummins unveiled its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel. […]

November 2, 2017

Maintenance

New T4F engines with 74+ hp demand a thorough maintenance plan

New engines above 74 horsepower come with sophisticated exhaust aftertreatment technology that demands preparation and protocols. The day you take delivery of a new machine is one of excitement and celebration. But this year, and in the future, the thrill of new iron should be tempered with a thorough plan to manage the new exhaust […]

October 23, 2017