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 INDUSTRY NEWS
Cummins has introduced a version
of its X15 engine for commercial
marine market segments
Cummins
marine
engine
Cummins has introduced a version
of its X15 engine for commercial
marine market segments including
inland waterways, commercial
fishing and passenger transport.
The company said the X15 is
designed to withstand high hour,
continuous duty operation with
long life in mind. The engine will
offer variable speed and fixed
speed ratings between 336 kW
and 447 kW, while meeting U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
Tier 3 and International Maritime
Organization Tier II emissions
standards.
The X15 uses the latest
Cummins fuel system product,
XPI. This common rail system
provides a high injection pressure
resulting in an efficient fuel burn
for clean emissions and optimized
fuel economy, said Cummins.
In addition to this fuel system
technology, X15 for marine uses
the Cummins engine control
module, CM2350. CM2350
provides advanced diagnostic and
monitoring capability, as well as
engine protection through de-rates
and automated engine shut downs
to prevent failures. The CM2350
technology also features fuel
sensor monitoring, digital engine
start/stop functionality, and gear
pressure and temperature.
 Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG
NEWSBITE
has officially started life under a
new identity – TRATON AG.
The Group, founded in 2015 as
Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH,
comprises the brands MAN,
Scania, Volkswagen Caminhões
e Ônibus and RIO who will retain
their own identities.
6 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018
Terex
Trucks
gears
up
B
y replacing the
transmission,
Terex Trucks said
it has updated its TA300
articulated hauler.
The Motherwell, Scotland-
headquartered company said
the 28-tonne hauler will
now incorporate the latest
EP320 transmission from
ZF as standard. The EP320
transmission replaces the
ZF 6wg310 transmission
which, Terex Trucks said,
results in a 5% improvement
in fuel efficiency, as well
as enhanced performance
and productivity, when
compared to the previous
model working in the same
application.
The new transmission
comes with eight forward
gears and four reverse gears,
higher overall gear ratio
spread, equal ratio steps
between gears and optimized
gear shifting with partial load
shifts which, the company
said, helps to ensure smoother
gear shifting and thereby
higher levels of operator
comfort.
Terex Trucks said the
TA300 is a proven performer
on large-scale construction
projects as well as in quarries
and on infrastructure
Andreas Renschler, chief
executive officer of TRATON
AG and member of the Board
of Management of Volkswagen
AG, said: “TRATON is a young
company with the unique character
of a start-up and the extensive
experience of its traditional brands.
This combination is what it takes to
The upgraded Terex TA300 which features a new ZF transmission
developments. The hauler’s
Scania DC9 engine meets EU
Stage 4/Tier 4 final emissions
legislation without a diesel
particulate filter. Together
with the new ZF EP320
transmission, this means
significantly reduced fuel
consumption and operational
costs, according to the
company. The engine’s gross
power is 276 kW at 1800 r/
min and peak torque is 1880
Nm at 1400 r/min.
The TA300 is also
equipped with true
independent front
suspension as standard,
further enhancing operator
comfort and enabling
excellent traction control
and maximum productivity
in the most challenging of
conditions, the company said.
The hauler’s maximum
speed has increased to 55
km/h (34 mph), up from 50
re-invent transportation for future
generations.
“Today, we start spreading
the TRATON spirit across all our
brands, locations and functions.
It is impressive to see how strong
our ties are: TRATON lives through
the brands and vice versa.”
www.traton.com
km/h (31 mph). As a result,
customers can achieve faster
cycle times and lower cost
per tonne, said Terex Trucks.
Other operational features
include automatic shifting
with manual over-ride, a
hydraulic integral retarder
and a hydraulic power-shift
longitudinal differential
lock. Together, these help to
ensure safe and productive
operation, as well as reduced
fuel and diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) consumption on job
sites, said Terex Trucks. The
TA300 also now comes with
long life transmission fluid,
increasing the length of time
between oil maintenance
intervals from 1,000 to
4,000 hours. The updated
TA300 will initially be
available from August in the
higher regulated emissions
markets of Europe and North
America. dpi

Allison on
the up in
Brazil
Brazilian specialty vehicle maker
Triel-HT Group has chosen an
Allison 4500 fully automatic
transmission for its turntable
ladder truck with a 42 metre
reach as part of its aim to have
greater manoeuvrability and
compatibility with firefighting
accessories,
A Scania P440 6x4
commercial chassis was
selected based on design needs
for the complex, high-reaching
fire truck. The Allison 4500
enables the chassis, body
and pump to efficiently work
together, said Allison.
Not only is the vehicle
thought to be unique for the
Brazilian market but it had
to comply with National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA)
standards.
The turntable ladder truck
project started in 2012 and was
so complex that Triel consulted
with an American firefighter
team to assess whether the
vehicle met the international
standards. Aluminium lamination
and recycling company Novelis
ordered the fire truck for its
plant in Pindamonhangaba,
São Paulo.
A fully automatic Allison 4500
transmission in a Scania P440
6x4 chassis supports the
turntable ladder truck with a
42 metre span.
TRATON – the new identity for
Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG.
Volvo on the move
V
olvo Construction
Equipment (Volvo
CE) has moved
into its new headquarters on
the same site as other Volvo
businesses at Campus Lundby
in Gothenburg, Sweden.
To mark the move an
inauguration ceremony was
held in September which was
attended by senior company
officials and around 500
employees.
The company is now
sharing a building with
Volvo Buses – which moved
in on the same day – and
Volvo Penta. The building
is situated close to the Volvo
Group headquarters and
other Volvo businesses at
Campus Lundby. The move
will help to facilitate the
sharing of resources, best
practice and competence,
as well as creating even
more opportunities for
collaboration, said Volvo CE.
’Appy times for Perkins
Perkins said it is marking the
100,000-download milestone
with a major upgrade of the
Perkins My Engine App user
interface.
The company said the
Perkins My Engine App has
been downloaded by users
more than 100,000 times
since its launch at ConExpo
in Las Vegas in 2017. The
app, working in conjunction
with the Perkins
SmartCap, gives
users access to
a wide range
of operational,
maintenance and
service data for their
Perkins-powered
equipment. The
app and cap
combination is a
cost-effective way
to add engine level
telematics to a
INDUSTRY NEWS
Volvo Construction Equipment has moved into its new headquarters in
Gothenburg, Sweden.
“At Volvo CE we have
always collaborated with
other parts of the Volvo
Group, but our new shared
headquarters will facilitate
closer collaboration and
co-operation,” said Melker
Jernberg, president of Volvo
CE. “Campus Lundby has
brought us all together
and it will help us build
better, stronger working
mechanical diesel engine, the
company claimed.
Ian Bradford, Perkins’
product manager, said: “In
addition to being a parts
book, it’s also an electronic
service book providing access
to the engine’s Operation
and Maintenance Manual. It
offers service scheduling and
reminders and also includes
consumable information for
quick reference”.
The Perkins My
Engine App is now
available in seven
languages – Italian,
Turkish, English,
French, German,
Spanish, and
Portuguese.
The latest update
The
T Perkins My Engine
App
A is now available in
seven languages.
OCTOBER 2018 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
relationships that will benefit
our customers.”
The inauguration
ceremony was attended by
Jernberg, Håkan Agnevall, the
president of Volvo Buses, and
Björn Ingemanson, president
of Volvo Penta. Campus
Lundby is a large site,
covering an area of 375,000
m2 – equivalent to 54 football
pitches. dpi
to the Perkins My Engine App
includes the following features
– improved visualisation
including countdown to next
service, the ability to view
multiple engine locations
on a single map, engine
starts per hour counter and a
more prominent link to help
customers find their local
Perkins distributor.
The low-cost Perkins
SmartCap, which replaces the
engine’s conventional oil filler
cap, is available in the UK
and US on the Perkins online
shop, perkins.com/shop, and
from Perkins distributors in
over 50 countries worldwide.
The cap comes in a range of
sizes to fit nearly any Perkins
engine. The upgraded Perkins
My Engine App is available
as a free download on both
the Apple App Store and
Google Play. dpi
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 INDUSTRY NEWS
DVSA examiners will be checking
lorries for emissions cheat
devices, such as the AdBlue
emulator seen attached to this
vehicle.
UK emissions
onslaught
The United Kingdom is escalating
its crackdown on lorries over
emissions cheat devices.
The UK’s Driver and Vehicle
Standards Agency (DVSA) is
introducing the campaign to
tackle cheat devices which they
said means a lorry can produce
up to 20 times more dangerous
emissions.
The national rollout of checks
follows a successful year-long
pilot. During the pilot, DVSA
enforcement staff caught 449
emission cheats at five sites
across the country. Drivers
caught with an emissions cheat
device or a faulty emissions
control system have ten days to
remove the device and repair
their emissions system. If they
continue to use a device or fail
to repair the system, they can be
fined £300 and have their vehicle
taken off the road.
DVSA will then carry out
a follow-up investigation
with the operator. DVSA can
refer its findings to the Traffic
Commissioners for Great Britain,
who have the power to strip a
company of its licence to operate.
 The North Carolina, USA-based
NEWSBITE
Heavy Duty Manufacturers
Association (HDMA), the
heavy duty division of the Motor
& Equipment Manufacturers
Association, has announced the
expansion of the Heavy Duty
Business Forum (HDBF) to the India
and EU markets, with HDBF India
8 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018
Scania tackles
order backlog
S
cania said it
has begun the
“challenging
process” of reducing its
backlog of truck and
industrial and marine engine
orders. It said the backlog was
built up after a delivery and
order stop caused by a lengthy
strike at one of Scania’s main
casting suppliers.
“This is probably the
worst disruption that has
hit our company in many
decades when it comes to
supply disturbances,” said
Alexander Vlaskamp, senior
vice president, Head of Scania
Trucks. “I really would like
to thank our customers
for the great patience and
understanding they have
been showing during this dire
situation. We at Scania are
now doing everything in our
power to reinstate a normal
situation and deliver V8
trucks and engines worldwide
as soon as possible.”
Scania said it has now
secured a small but steady
initial supply of the engine
blocks that are the foundation
of the V8s built in Södertälje,
Sweden. Production
disturbances of this
magnitude create all kinds of
logistical challenges
though, and it will
take some time for
Scania to deal with
the backlog, the
company added.
“There will still
be uncertainties for
and HDBF EU.
Both new Forum’s next
meetings are scheduled for later
this year in Mumbai, India and
Frankfurt, Germany. The HDBF
meets semi-annually in the
US to provide peer networking
opportunities and a platform for
discussion.
Scania said it has begun reducing
its backlog of truck and industrial
and marine engine orders.
some weeks before we have We will successively open up
the whole picture and can for new orders. This whole
ramp up our production,” situation came at a time
said Vlaskamp. “But we are when we were extremely busy
starting now and will increase producing new V8 units and
gradually with the aim of I can only say how sorry we
confirming a correct delivery are that this had to happen to
schedule during the next few Scania’s loyal customers,” he
months for existing orders. added. dpi
Iveco Defence Vehicles on
track with landmark delivery
The 100th Trakker of a total order of 133 tactical military trucks has
been delivered by Iveco Defence Vehicles to the German Bundeswehr,
the German Armed Forces - represented by BAAINBw (Federal Office of
Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support).
The handover ceremony was held at the Iveco Defence Vehicles’
site in Ulm, Germany attended by military and Ministry of Defence
representatives as well as industrial partners.
The 133 tactical trucks have high mobility and protection capabilities
and are part of a contract
signed in 2015 as part of the
German Army GTF (Geschützte
Transportfahrzeuge) procurement
programme, with delivery over
four years.
The vehicles are equipped
with a protected cab, which offer
high levels of ballistic, mine and
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 PRODUCT NEWS
With a 2.3 kW synchronous
electric motor, integrated power
electronics and a hydraulic
pump delivering flows up to
3.43 gpm, Mobil Elektronik’s
Hydraulic Power Pack can
provide electrohydraulic power
steering for rear axles in
vehicles and equipment.
Rear axle
steering
Germany-based Mobil Elektronik
has developed a hydraulic
power unit designed to provide
rear axle steering in truck
applications. The Hydraulic
Power Pack was originally
developed for the company’s
EHLA (Elektronisch-Hydraulische
Lenk-Anlage) electronic-
hydraulic rear power steering
systems used in vehicles and
equipment.
The hydraulic pump is driven
by a synchronous electric motor
that consumes energy only if
the rear axle is being steered
and hydraulic oil is required.
Thus, a hydraulic supply that
is independent from the power
takeoff of the vehicle’s diesel
engine results in overall energy
savings, the company said.
The EHLA system allows the
steering angle of the rear axle to
be set independent of the front
axle. At low speeds the steering
angle can be set to its maximum
for a better manoeuvrability,
while a steering angle decrease
dependent on speed to increase
driving stability is also possible.
www.mobil-elektronik.com
NEWSBITES
The Cylinder Division of Parker
Hannifin Corp. announced it has
developed an improved version of
its single acting telescopic (SAT)
hydraulic cylinders for the dump
truck market.
www.parker.com
10 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018
Retrofitted buses
avoid diesel bans
H
JS has launched a
Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR)
exhaust aftertreatment
with integrated thermal
management to retrofit
existing Euro 5 and Energy
Efficient Vehicles (EEV)
diesel buses.
HJS, located in Germany,
said that, in many cases,
this technology can deliver
a reduction in pollutant
emissions of over 90%. Two networked actuators make sure the catalytic converter in HJS’
Vehicles equipped with this SCRT system always achieves maximum efficiency, even in low ambient
technology comply with Euro temperatures and without affecting the engine.
6 emissions regulations and
are classified by the German catalytic converter to function achieves maximum possible
Federal Ministry of Transport optimally. Thus, Euro 6 NOx reduction without
on a par with buses currently emission standard can be affecting the engine.
leaving the production lines reached by integrating thermal HJS was already issued
and are eligible for financial management for the engine. with type approval certificate
support. HJS is co-owner of the (ABE) for retrofitting MAN’s
Euro 6 buses combine patented SCRT system entire family of Euro 5/
particulate filters and SCR (together with Daimler and EEV buses. Further variants
technology for the exhaust Johnson Matthey) with an for other bus manufacturers
aftertreatment, but vehicles active thermal management, will follow beginning with
in inner-city traffic often that uses two networked Daimler’s EvoBus. dpi
fail to reach the temperature actuators to ensure that the
levels required for the SCR SCR catalytic converter always www.hjs.com
New valves, more efficiency
cy
Bucher Hydraulics developed new differential lock valves, workingg with
Power on Demand principle, to better overcome driving hurdles such uch
as steep road tracts or soft ground. Differential lock valves ensure re
that force is distributed to the individual wheels or axles of a vehicle
le
when needed. But, in normal driving conditions when the differential tial
lock function is not required, the valve is not activated so that the he entire
power is available to the drive and efficiency is increased.
Bucher Hydraulics explained that the high efficiency of the new valves
was demonstrated by tests with aerial work access platforms that could cope Higher efficiency with the power-
with a 45° slope. The new differential lock valves are suitable for all standard on-demand principle of the new
motors and can be individually configured to meet the requirements of each Bucher differential lock valves.
application. They are available in nominal sizes 08 and 16 with ratings of 100
or 250 l/min and a working pressure of 420 bar. www.bucherhydraulics.com
Topcon Agriculture has a full range of guidance patterns.
introduced the X23 console as an The X23, pictured left, includes
Th
entry-level but high-performance functionality upgrade options
fu
213-mm touchscreen console for for expanding the operational
fo
agricultural applications. demands as required by the
de
The X23 runs Topcon Horizon farmer.
fa
software, a simple icon-based
and user-definable interface with www.topconagriculture.com
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Irresistible for compact machines
The H-series is equipped with so many advantages
that no compact machine can simply pass by. The
three- and four-cylinder engines impress with their
high torque at low speeds and the compact design.
The magic word is “rightsizing”, which ideally speeds
up various machines in the power range of 18.4 to
62 kilowatts.

www.hatz-diesel.com CREATING POWER SOLUTIONS.


Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser
Mühlhäuser
for CNH
CNH Industrial N.V. has appointed
Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser as chief
executive officer. He is based
at the company’s Burr Ridge,
Chicago, USA offices, he brings
extensive leadership experience
at multinational industrial
companies, knowledge of the
agriculture and construction
sectors as well as strategic
expertise, CNH said.
Mühlhäuser joins the
company from Welbilt Inc. where
he was director, president and
chief executive officer since
2015. Prior to this, he worked
at AGCO Corporation heading
its EMEA and Asia Region
businesses as well as its global
engine division. He also held the
position of senior vice president
of Strategy and Integration for
AGCO.
Lift up for Garrison
Terex Corporation announced
that John L. Garrison, Terex’s
president and chief executive,
has assumed the position of
chairman of the Board. Mr.
Garrison succeeds David Sachs
who has been non-executive
chairman since January 2016
and was previously Lead
Mark Ambelang
DEALER AND PEOPLE NEWS
Terex targets
French market
T
erex Trucks said International, Framateq to our growing network,”
that this year it Sud-Est and Manu-Lorraine. said Paul Douglas, managing
is focusing on Covering the north and director of Terex Trucks.
its strategy for expansion north east, as well as the “We are currently expanding
throughout France. south of the country, these our operations in France and
Demonstrating its partnerships represent a new plan to sign more dealers in
determination to gain a chapter in Terex Trucks’ the near future,” he added.
bigger share of the French strategy, the company said. Terex offers two
articulated hauler market, “We’ve identified the key articulated haulers in France,
Terex Trucks has recently territories we want to cover, the TA300 and the TA400
signed three new dealers and we’re thrilled to add – the biggest hauler in the
in the country: Promatex three reputable French dealers company’s range. dpi
Riemann moves to Hatz
Hatz is expanding its of Global Operations Segment functional areas of logistics,
management team with the Compact Engines. His production, supply chain and
appointment of Wilfried responsibilities included the quality worldwide. dpi
Riemann as chief operations
officer in a move which the Wilfried Riemann
German engine maker said
underscored the strategic
development of its business
and production areas.
Riemann is joining Hatz from
Deutz AG, where, among
other things, he spent seven
years as senior vice president
Parker
Hannifin
Director since May 2013. changes
With the appointment of Mr. Motion and control technologies
Garrison as chairman, Mr. company Parker Hannifin
Sachs will again assume the Corporation said that Kurt
role of Lead Director. A. Keller, vice president and
The company reports in president – Asia Pacific Group,
three business segments: Aerial will retire after 38 years of
Work Platforms, Cranes, and service to the company.
Materials Processing. dpi John L. Garrison The company has
appointed Michael
Ambelang’s new role Wee to succeed Keller
as president – Asia
Webtec, a manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products based Pacific Group, effective
in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, has appointed Mark Ambelang as senior September 1, 2018.
vice president of Business Development. Mark will join Webtec’s existing team Wee came to Parker in 2006
in Milwaukee, WI, USA, to develop new and existing markets in North America. with the acquisition of domnick
Bringing both sales and strategic business experience from over 25 years hunter, which he joined in
in the hydraulics market, his focus will be to find customers in new markets 1994. He has held positions of
and applications and help Webtec to achieve its corporate strategic growth increasing responsibility including
plans in this region. general sales manager and
“Joining Webtec offers me the ideal opportunity to use all of my knowledge general manager for Parker’s
of sales, distribution and global key account management in the hydraulics China Sales Company, and Asia
market and I feel that it’s a great fit for all of us”, said Ambelang Pacific regional general manager.
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 FOCUS ON OFF-HIGHWAY

Cummins and Huddig’s

Stage 5 field tests

IMAGE: PER TRANÉ

Tackling the challenges of The Huddig 1260D backhoe loader

engine space constraints.

C
ustomers in the off-highway sector are
increasingly demanding innovative
products that not only meet stringent
emissions regulations, but work with the
requirements of their machine and its performance
across multiple operating environments.
Over the past year, Cummins and nd Huddig have
collaborated to field test the latest B6.7
.7 Stage 5 engine
in the latter’s flagship 1260D backhoe khoe loader.
Based in Sweden, Huddig has manufactured
anufactured
more than 10,000 backhoe loaders rs since
production started in 1959. He said: “The engine is performing
Current 1260D’s are equipped d smoothly
smo and has good torque which is
with Cummins QSB6.7 Stage 4 extremely
ex important. The smoothness
engines using cooled exhaust gas and
a steadiness of the engine achieves
recirculation (EGR) with a two- harmony
h with the hydraulic which
piece diesel oxidation catalyst makes
m it easier to work with.”
(DOC) and selective catalyticc Additionally, Cummins said that
A
reduction (SCR) aftertreatment nt drivers invo
involved in the Huddig 1260D field test
system. The Stage 4 engine was programme noted that the machine requires less
a tight fit for the compact Huddig uddig fuel since th
the installation of the Stage 5 engine.
chassis and as a result engine space pace claim Nendick, marketing director at Cummins,
Steve Nen
was a key consideration for Cummins mins during the based at Darl
Darlington, England, said: “Field tests are
development of its Stage 5 line up. vital in prov
proving new engine platforms. We were
At Stage 5, the B6.7 has EGR removed instead sure our new Stage 5 engine range would do as
using, what Cummins described as, s, more efficient designed and deliver higher performance and more
aftertreatment technology to remove move the NOx machine capab
capability, but to have the Huddig team
emissions. The new Single Module le aftertreatment A Cummins QSB6.7 engine work the B6.7 in real-life scenarios and give great
system comprises the DOC, DPF PF and SCR in feedback is inv
invaluable.”
one unit and is up to 30% lighter and 50% smaller
than the Stage 4 solution. This delivers both short URBAN MACHINERY
term benefits – less weight and easier installation for Looking ahead, Cummins said that whilst the
Huddig and less maintenance and lower total cost of industry gears up for the introduction of Stage 5
ownership for the operator, said Cummins. during 2019 and 2020, Cummins and Huddig are
committed to future technologies. Increased interest
BROADER PERFORMANCE RANGE in the application of heavy-duty machinery in urban
On average, Cummins said that its latest generation environments resulted in Cummins announcing
of engines deliver 10% more power and 20% more its first electrified off-highway powertrain concept
torque across the 75 – 321 kW range. Top-rated – Cummins REEV/Hybrid Power Plug-in in
power for Cummins B6.7 moves up to 243 kW and 2018. In addition, Cummins recently announced
peak torque rises to 1375 Nm – a 30% increase over the acquisition of electric and hybrid powertrain
that of Stage 4. provider Efficient Drivetrains based in Silicon
This higher power density has enabled a broader Valley, California.
range of performance and smoother torque curve In June, Huddig premiered the Tigon, a hybrid
for specialist vehicles with many diverse uses such as backhoe loader prototype with a Cummins QSB4.5
Huddig’s 1260D, said Cummins. Stage 4 engine. Incorporating hybrid technology
End-user Bengt Thisner was instrumental in the into future designs will enable Huddig to supply
test process and used the Cummins Stage 5 B6.7 products suitable for urban and low emission zone
powered Huddig 1260D to perform service-oriented use, it said. dpi
tasks including land planning, excavation, snow
removal and major building services. www. cumminsengines.com

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 FOCUS ON OFF-HIGHWAY
Walvoil’s new
directional
valve
Company will launch a new
directional valve for front
loaders and other lifting
applications
A
lessandro Cervi, hydraulics project
manager at Italy’s Walvoil Spa, explained
that the main characteristic of the new
SXP valve is the possibility to move from a series to a
parallel circuit functionality every time it is required
by the working conditions. “The SXP system, which
has been patented by Walvoil, overcomes the long-
standing fight between series circuit valves, which
optimize control, and parallel circuit valves, which
optimize load capacity,” said Cervi. “Walvoil has
several solutions in its range based on these two
traditional technologies, but SXP can now supply
a comprehensive product that combines the best
aspects of both while overcoming the respective
weaknesses.”
The new SXP directional valves start from
existing valves in the Walvoil range and the addition
of a simple device. This device can also be included
in a customized solution for a specific application.
The device is composed of a logic
element and a sequence valve
positioned between the arm and the
bucket hydraulic sections.
As shown in this scheme of the
hydraulic circuit for a front loader,
when in normal position the logic
element connects the return of
the arm (S) to the supply of the
bucket (P1). At the same time,
the parallel pressure channel (P) is
closed, together with the discharge
connection to the hole (T). In this
status, the hydraulic distributor
works as a traditional series circuit.
When the pressure in the P
channel reaches the limit value of
the VS valve (for example, when
a function is reaching its end of
18 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018
Exploded drawing of
Walvoil’s new SXP stroke), the logic element switches
valve the circuit in its second working
position, with the discharge of the S
channel and the simultaneous opening
of the parallel P channel. In this configuration, the
distributor works as a typical parallel circuit.
NO UNWANTED SWITCHING
Thanks to the sequence valve, there is no unwanted
switching between the two working positions; in
fact, to bring back the logic element in its neutral
position (and thus in the series circuit function) the
pressure needs to reach below a pre-set value to be
input on the spring of the sequence valve.
“This system solves real problems in the
hydraulic circuits of loading and lifting machines.
In traditional series circuits, when two functions
are used together (typically lifting of the arm and
bucket movements) if the cylinders of one function
reach their end of stroke, also the cylinders of the
Walvoil SXP hydraulic other function stop creating an obvious distress to
scheme the operator,” said Cervi.
A parallel configuration with
the same simultaneous use of
functions, doesn’t guarantee a proper
distribution of the oil quantities,
which makes the simultaneous
movements hard if not outright
impossible.“Both these problems are
solved with SXP, which allows to
work in series configuration until a
pressure level is reached that indicates
the reaching of the load lifting limits
(or the end of stroke of a cylinder);
then the system turns into a parallel
configuration and allows to continue
the operations without the operator
perceiving any change in the control
of the machine,” he added. dpi
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Safely screwed
into the ground
German manufacturer develops special machines to install ground screws.

W
hen something needs to be firmly
anchored in the ground, and to be
reversibly disconnected, a ground
screw is used. One of the most popular applications
for these tools is large photovoltaic power stations
where solar panels have to be literally screwed to
the ground using a mobile machines capable of
covering large areas and reliably placing thousands
of large screws into the earth.
Germany-based Krinner develops and
manufactures mobile ground screw machines that
use Hatz engines, in particular the newest liquid-
cooled units.

FACING EMISSIONS CHALLENGES

The first model of Krinner ground screw machines
was developed in the early 2000s powered by an
air cooled Hatz 3L41C three-cylinder diesel engine
with 36 kW power output at 2300 r/min. Initially, The Krinner KRD 60 PV filter, but had to be discarded because there was
Krinner manufactured around 15 machines per ground screw driver has no room for the additional aftertreatment device
year and soon became a leader in the global market a low centre of gravity in the machine. Even the engine compartment in
for ground screws. to guarantee stability the machine could not be enlarged at will, so the
“The air-cooled engines from Hatz are extremely and a gross weight of company opted for a liquid-cooled Hatz 4H50TIC
reliable and easy to maintain. All of the machines 2.35 tonnes so the machine in the Open Power Unit (OPU) variant that
we have built, some of which have put in many can also be transported on complies with EU Stage 3b emission regulations
hours of work, are still in use wherever standards conventional passenger and EPA Tier 4 final in the USA without a
permit,” said Krinner’s head of development, car trailers. Its overall particulate filter.
Günther Thurner. dimensions and weight
With the growth of the business in renewable allow it to be transported DOWNSIZING APPROACH
power generation applications, Krinner had to by container or cargo Hatz designed the new engine according to a
face a global market and comply with emissions aircraft. downsizing approach and the basic engine of
standards around the world. The development of a the new four-cylinder is of a similar size to the
new machine began at the end of 2012 and aimed previously used three-cylinder engine with air
at compliance with worldwide standards, but also cooling. The OPU variant is already equipped
at a higher speed in ground screwing. The vehicle with all ancillaries such as a cooler or exhaust gas
was also meant to be easily transported and low- system, and can be installed ready to operate. The
maintenance. engine has a displacement of 1.952 L, a maximum
The new Krinner KRD 60 PV features a self- power output of 55 kW and 240 Nm torque. One
aligning carriage and a hydraulic travel drive on of the largest projects for the new Krinner machines
rubber tracks. The screw drive is hydraulically was carried out in El Salvador for a 10 MW
operated with a maximum torque of 5500 Nm and photovoltaic power station: The machines installed
a GPS-assisted drilling point. 60,300 ground screws as the supporting structure
For the engine, two options with Hatz engines for 320,148 solar modules and completed the task
were evaluated: the first was to equip the previously in just three months.
used air-cooled engines with a diesel particulate “The new machines functioned completely
without problems from the word go, confirming
ABOUT THE COMPANY both our sound design and our correct choice of
The history of Krinner is unusual as the company was founded in 1988 with the invention engine,” said Thurner adding that around 45 litres
of the Krinner Christmas tree stand that holds the tree straight using a special mechanism of diesel, roughly one tank filling, are sufficient for
with a cable. The rest of the story is quite unique too, as the company’s founder, Klaus a complete shift with the new machine compared to
Krinner, is said to have invented the ground screws in 1994 when trying to anchor a rotary several times daily previously. dpi
clothes dryer in the garden for his wife without using a concrete foundation.
www.krinner.com

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of power density, the C13B is designed to allow OEMs
to downsize their engine platforms, lower installation
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Wheel dozer offers enhanced
fuel consumption and avoids
needless engine idling.
T
o serve a range of sectors including heavy
civil construction backfilling, grading
work and utility work at mines, Caterpillar
has launched a new wheel dozer.
The Cat 814K is powered by the Cat C7.1
ACERT engine meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 final and
EU Stage 4 emission standards, or Brazil MAR-1
emission standards equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage 3a
to meet global emissions standards.
Featuring Engine Idle Shutdown and Auto Idle
Kickdown to avoid unnecessary idling, the company
said the engine offers lower fuel consumption than
previous models. Load Sense Control Hydraulics
provide on-demand hydraulic flow required by the
implement and steering system to further improve
fuel efficiency and deliver increased rimpull,
said Cat.
With an operating weight of 21950 kg, the Tier
4 final/Stage 4 machine has net power of 185 kW
whilst the Tier 3/Stage 3a supplies 186 kW.
Offering four forward and reverse speeds to
match application demands, the wheel dozer has
a Cat planetary powershift transmission, designed
specifically for mining applications. Through Cat’s
Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy
(APECS), the company said the 814K delivers
consistent and smooth shifting, even when under
load. APECS results in no loss of momentum on
slopes during gear shifts, so the dozer climbs grades
more efficiently and with less fuel burn, said Cat.
There are two Cat blade design options. The
The 814K is powered by
the Cat C7.1 ACERT engine.
With an operating weight of
21950 kg, the Tier 4 final/
Stage 4 machine has net
power of 185 kW whilst the
Tier 3/Stage 3a supplies
186 kW.
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2.84 m3 straight blade delivers high production
dozing on stockpile material and general earthmoving
projects. Alternatively, the 10.5 m3 coal blade
provides dozing, while helping to retain load control
with increased capacity for lighter materials.
The 814K includes features that reduce service
time to maximize machine uptime. The machine’s
new centralized ground-level service area provides
quick access to the master disconnect switch with
integrated lock-out/tag-out, DEF purge lamp
for Tier 4 final/Stage 4 engines, circuit breakers,
emergency fuel shutoff switch and jump start
receptacle. Grouping of grease points for steering,
hitch and rear axle trunnions along with easily
visible fluid sight gauges reduce time spent on daily
maintenance requirements, said Cat.
Cat said cab entry/exit is helped through the
integration of the new fold-up STIC (Steering and
Transmission Integrated Control System) armrest.
STIC delivers machine responsiveness and control
plus smoother, faster cycles, while minimizing
operator movement to reduce fatigue, the company
said. The dozer is available worldwide. dpi
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Farming the potential
of electricity
But diesel engines to remain integral part of agricultural industry.
E
lectrified vehicles are becoming
more and more popular, even in the
commercial vehicle market. Replacing
the conventional internal combustion engine by
an electric drive-train without affecting the vehicle
structure is the most applied concept for tractors and
wheel loaders today.
Today there is enormous potential for
electrification in tractors, especially in applications
for municipal use and for the cultivation of special
crops such as vineyards and orchards where a
vehicle traction power of 75 kW is typical. These
applications can already be covered with today’s
technology and the path to full electrification can be
divided into three main stages: mild hybridization,
full hybridization, and battery electric vehicle.
BATTERY-DRIVEN TRACTORS
Regarding battery-driven tractors, some
manufacturers have used concepts for an all-electric
battery-powered tractor without a complete new
development of the vehicle. In this case each battery
electric vehicle (BEV) is based on an existing vehicle,
only the components associated with the diesel
engine were replaced by a central electric motor and
a correspondingly large battery unit including power
electronics. The electric motor is connected to the
same gearbox that is installed in the diesel-powered
tractor. Hence, the transmission ratio supports the
electric motor. In summary, the overall structure of
the vehicle does not need to be adjusted and, since
existing components can be used, the price of the
vehicle can be controlled.
Although the transmission can be omitted in its
function by using a corresponding electric motor, it
must be considered that the transmission not only
transmits the traction power. In this vehicle class the
transmission is designed as a structural component.
Thus, the transmission is used as support for all other
subsystems like the rear axle, the cabin or the front
axle. The omission of the transmission at the expense
of further battery packs, as illustrated in Figure 1,
is therefore associated with a redesign of the vehicle
structure.
In some of the concepts already presented by
Original Equipment Manufacturers the installation
EDITOR’S NOTE
This paper deals with electrification concepts for utility vehicles below 75 kW. The authors
at AVL Tractor Engineering Germany GmbH are: THOMAS WOOPEN, development engineer
Vehicle, ARMIN GRONEWOLD, branch manager TEG and STEPHAN HAMMES, Skill Team
leader, Powertrain Integration
FOCUS ON AG AND FORESTRY
FIGURE 1: The omission space under the hood is used for the electric power
of the transmission at the units. In the area of today’s transmission, there is an
expense of further battery additional space for more batteries. Depending on
packs, as illustrated, is the vehicle configuration it might be advisable to
therefore associated with support the system by a two-speed gearbox, installed
a redesign of the vehicle between the electric motor and the conventional rear
structure. axle. Subjected to the maximum speed of the vehicle,
the electric drive is perfectly sized and the drive of
a possibly driven front axle can be realized by the
mechanical transmission stage.
SMALLER ELECTRIC MOTOR
Irrespective of the traction drive, a smaller electric
motor drives both the main hydraulic pump and the
The path to full power take-off (PTO) shaft. Both can be operated
electrification independently of the vehicle speed in their ideal speed
ranges. This configuration even allows a temporary
can be divided
limited full utilization of traction and hydraulics or
into three main PTO. It should be taken into consideration that such
stages: mild a behavior has a significant effect on the battery life.
hybridization, Furthermore, the energy storage has to be designed
for larger discharging powers as well.
full
This structure differs from existing vehicles not
hybridization, only by the larger battery capacity. The centre of
and battery gravity of the vehicle is shifted strongly towards the
electric vehicle.” front axle by the heavy battery pack installed directly
on the front. This redistribution can influence the
AVL Tractor Engineering handling and ballasting of the vehicle negatively. By
Germany GmbH placing most of the batteries between the axles, the
centre of gravity displacement can be compensated.
The potentially lighter components, such as the
drives and the hydraulic units, are installed in the
front spaces. Nevertheless, all configurations in
which an all-electric drive is integrated into an
existing vehicle have the disadvantage that the wheel
loads and the components are not ideally matched
with each other’s. Additionally, costs occur due to a 26>
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 FOCUS ON AG AND FORESTRY

corresponding system structure. Figure 2

Apart from the conventional small tractor
structure, AVL developed a flexible and cost- this basic component by system implements
efficient solution for small volumes and for each application, the ideal matching vehicle
small-size tractors, shown in Figure configuration can be created. Thereby - especially in
2. The concept is not limited to one seasonal work - the economic efficiency of
type of a machine, but is rather based the system is not clouded by insufficient
on the combination of cost-driving capacity utilization. Instead, the cost-
components, like the electric drives, intensive components are used across
batteries, or power electronics in a base various applications.
chassis, which can be used for a tractor, a The functional added value,
harvesting or maintenance machine on the as it is already clear today with
same power level. In addition to the electric combustion engine driven
power and the required hydraulic and pneumatic equipment carriers, can be further
power is provided by the chassis. By expanding optimized by the integration of the
electrical system. The flexibility of the
electrical PTO enables new possibilities in
Stage 5 power for timber harvester the vehicle configuration.
A new tracked timber harvester, TC 624, made by German-manufacturer Hellgeth, will be
powered by four-cylinder MTU engines Series 1000/ OM 934 that are certified for EU Stage DIESELS REMAIN INTEGRAL
5 emissions regulations. To summarize, it is expected that the diesel engine
The articulated timber harvester is to be used mainly as a forwarder, taking harvested will still be an integral part of the agricultural
timber through wooded areas to forest roadways for loading onto trucks. The vehicle is industry even in the near future despite increasing
fitted with rubber wetland-compatible tracked drives which work particularly easily on the limitations for environmental reasons. By
forest floor. Hellgeth started tests in continuous operation with a prototype of the vehicle in manageable adjustments while adopting a mild
August 2018. hybrid solution or a full hybrid solution, the power
The TC 624 has a full-suspension, adaptable drive system able to spread loads evenly of the internal combustion engine can be reduced
on uneven terrain and avoid damaging the both for the benefit of the environment and for the
ground surface, for example when driving use of new functional potentials. Besides emission-
over roots. The MTU Series 1000/ OM free working which supports an environmentally
934 diesel engine delivers 170 kW output friendly value chain, this approach allows system
power and, in combination with a Dana costs at an economic and reasonable level, while
HVT R2 power-split transmission and a full- the integration of such a system does not require a
suspension chassis, is claimed to enable completely new development of the vehicle. This
higher driving speeds than conventional should always be considered as an important factor
machines both on and off-road. in the market implementation of electric mobility in
municipal and agricultural engineering. dpi
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2016 At-a-glance

300,000 m2
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200,000 m2
Indoor space

100,000 m2
Outdoor area

2,958
Exhibitors

170,000
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to Shanghai
bauma China set to pull in the crowds. By Ian Cameron

H
eld every two years, bauma China is 2016. The organizer Messe München said it also is
billed by the organisers as the “largest pleased about the return of Caterpillar for the first
and most important industry event time since its last attendance in 2012. dpi
in Asia”.
And the figures for the trade fair, held in The
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
About the show
in Pudong’s key economic development zone, are WHAT: bauma China
certainly impressive. WHEN: November 27-30, 2018
The 2016 event attracted almost 3,000 exhibitors WHERE: Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China
with more than 170,000 visitors from 149 countries. OPENING TIMES: Tuesday-Thursday: 09.00-17.00
The focus of the event are the construction
Friday: 09.00-15.00
machinery, building material and mining machinery
and construction vehicle sectors.
In 2018 bauma China features international How to get to SNIEC
pavilions from Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the PLANE: SNIEC is between Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao Airport with
United States and Korea and, for the first time in links via the airport bus or maglev train
the history of the event, the show’s organizer Messe TRAIN: SNIEC is located at Huamu Road metro station
München is also arranging a European Pavilion CAR: SNIEC is at the intersection of Long Yang and Luo Shang roads that lead from
introducing companies from different European the city centre over the Nan Pu Bridge and Yang Pu Bridge.
countries who do not have their own pavilion at the PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The centre can also be reached by subway and bus.
show. Contact Shanghai Metro Hotline: +86-21 6437 0000.
Although the 2016 gathering notched up such Shanghai Bus Hotline: +86-21 1608 8160
impressive exhibitor and visitor numbers the
attendance for this year’s event, held from November www.bauma-china.com
27 to 30, could beat the figures from two years ago.
“The current demand for exhibition space exceeds
our expectations,” Stefan Rummel, managing
director of Messe München, said earlier this year.
According to latest information, the trade
show has already attracted 2,200 exhibitors – 300
companies more than in the equivalent period in

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Celebrating 70
exciting years
Combining tradition and innovation: on the occasion of Turolla’s 70th anniversary,
Roberta Prandi talked to general manager, Riccardo Carra
What is the importance of which we can build a solid growth plan.
celebrating the 70-year anniversary “Our operational performances (safety, quality,
of Turolla, being part of a large delivery, and efficiency) are good, and our
global company such as Danfoss? Continuous Improvement mindset is the right
“In 1948, the visionary and innovative Marco approach to improve even further in those areas.
Turolla founded a gear pump company under his The short lead time we offer to our customers
proud family name, positioning it on the most together with high reliability in delivery allows our
fertile soil for hydraulic technology in Italy – the customers to optimize their supply chain.”
Hydraulic Valley (between Bologna and Reggio
Emilia). How would you describe Turolla
“The company was later sold to Plessey in the today? What are your
UK, then to Sauer Sundstrand, finally became part strengths and your biggest
of Sauer-Danfoss and currently we are a proud challenges?
member of the Danfoss ‘family’. We are currently “Turolla today is a proud member of the
enjoying being a lean and agile organization, Danfoss family, sharing with the mother
focused on a specific set of product, but part of a big company the aspiration of “Engineering
and successful company, as such taking advantage Turolla’s General Tomorrow, building a better future”, which
of scale.” Manager, Riccardo we have expressed in our payoff line: Fast Forward
Carra, addressed guests Thinking. We tend to push our boundaries to
Restoring the Turolla brand a few at the celebration of improve our products and the services we provide
years ago has been an important the company’s 70th to our customers.
accomplishment. What has anniversary in the Italian “We create value for our customers and want
prompted this decision by Danfoss, headquarters near to be perceived as best-in-class in our offering.
and what has been the impact on Bologna. Turolla is part The people working at Turolla are engaged
your organization?
ganization? of the Danfoss Group. and passionate about keeping
k and improving
“About eight
ight years ago we were allowed, by our reputation; we want to be perceived by all
Danfoss, to re-brand our organization under stakeholders as a company living up to the promises
its original
al name, Turolla. This element was we make. We are committed
committe to develop our people,
beneficial to improve, even more, the team give them growth opportunities
opportun and offer a working
spirit andd willingness to be recognized as environment to attract new talents.”
a successful
ful organization. It has been an
important value for Turolla employees to What have been the most recent
recognize that our roots are deep and strong. developments in te
terms of products
“Over the last few years Turolla has been and technology?
through a big transformation, to better “Among the new products
product that we have recently
accomplish h its obligation to our customers launched, the most important
impor is the shhark quiet
and to Danfoss. We have pump, which is based on a technology patented
changed our business by Turolla, that allows levelsle of operating noise
model, our footprint significantly lower than traditional technologies.
and havee started
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rted the We have
avee spent
hav sp entt a lot of effort to develop
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journey too provide
providide our this
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manufac it, also utilising
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 THE BIG INTERVIEW TUROLLA

Where is product development

leading? What are, in your opinion,
the most important future trends
that Turolla will have to meet?
“Combining the best properties of traditional
hydraulics and electric intelligence, we have
developed new integrated solutions like ezePower
and ezeFlow, able to offer significant benefits
to our customers and to support the Danfoss
Electrification initiative. ezePower is one of the
results of the “Man on the Moon” challenge, one
fantastic innovation initiative that Danfoss has in
place to foster innovation, encouraging employees
to come forward with great new ideas. ezePower
is currently moving into production. This is a
powerful confirmation of the effectiveness of Man
on the Moon and the importance of innovation in
the Danfoss DNA.”
Apart from hydraulics components,
what type of technologies will be
emerging in the applications you
cover in the coming years, in your
opinion?
“Integration with electronics and electrical
components will heavily influence hydraulic
components. We just started the journey, some
of the products we offer today are already in that
direction, like, for example, ezePower and ezeFlow.
“The Internet of Things will impact the way we
produce and our products as well, with more and
more intelligence in the products.”
Is there any specific item that can
pose a challenge for your company
in the future? And if there is one,
how do you plan to cope with it?
“The globalization of our customers is a challenge
and at the same time an opportunity. We will face
Turolla moved into a new
plant a couple of years ago
and celebrated its 70th
anniversary. The company
was founded in 1948 in
the area known as the
Hydraulic Valley in Italy,
a cluster of hydraulics
manufacturers between
the cities of Bologna and
Reggio Emilia.
it by expanding our global footprint.”
How is the market outlook? Is there
any new application or geographic
market that looks especially
appealing for your company?
“Over the last two years our market has finally
started to grow again, and hopefully all megatrends
are pointing in the right direction related to
the applications we serve. There are some new
applications triggered by vehicle electrification, like
flow-on-demand, that start to be appealing for us.”
If you could make a decision now
that would significantly reshape
your company’s future, what would
that be?
“Accelerate the investments in Digital
Transformation. I cannot predict where Turolla
will be 70 years from now, I can only commit on
behalf of the entire Turolla team that we’ll keep
going through the journey that we started with
commitment, engagement and enthusiasm, to serve
our customers as they deserve.” dpi
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Mexico, supported by
Vopak, brings the first
imports of Ultra-Low
Sulphur diesel to the
Mexican market
Gathering pace
An industry storm could be coming in 2020
F
rom January 2020,
under the terms of
the International
Maritime Organization
(IMO) MARPOL Annex
VI regulation, the limit for
sulphur in fuel oil used on
board ships operating outside
designated emission control
areas will be reduced to 0.50%
m/m (mass by mass). While
ships that install “scrubbers”
– devices that remove sulphur
as the fuel is burned – will be
able to continue using high
sulphur fuels, those that don’t
– a significant proportion
of the global shipping fleet
– will need to start using
Low Sulphur diesel to be in
compliance with the new
regulation.
Whoops. While there’s an
obvious environmental benefit
to be had here, this could
get a bit sticky. According to
International Energy Agency
estimates, demand for diesel
could jump by around one
million barrels per day. That
is a significant amount, and
there are growing concerns
that this will in turn create
very tight conditions for
the refiners. This in turn –
according to Morgan Stanley
research – could drive crude
to $90 a barrel. That’s a figure
that the trucking fleets may
well want to keep an eye on.
Taken in isolation, this
would be a regulation that,
whilst onerous, would,
ultimately be addressed by
those impacted by it. That’s
not to say that there would
be no collateral damage;
during the oil price shock of
2008, a number of trucking
companies went to the wall.
Hardly surprising: fuel is a
significant, in some cases
the most significant, input
cost in a trucking operation
and when – as happened
during 2008 – that input cost
rises exponentially – those
same trucking operations
get squeezed. Those that
are unviable go to the wall
and, whilst clearly bad for
the individual organizations,
this reduction in capacity
has proved beneficial to the
sustainability of the industry
at large. Less capacity means
better rates for those that
are left.
BUOYANT TIMES
2018 is a rather different era.
Truck fleet bankruptcies are at
a near historic low at present –
a function of buoyant trading
conditions – but if we strip
the benign environment back,
it’s possible to argue that those
fleets that have survived from
2008 are probably well-placed
to weather the storm likely
due in 2020. That said, if
input cost inflation through
GLOBAL ROADS
increased demand for diesel
proves to be operationally
negative – then this may yet
spur interest and demand
for alternative fuel types. We
saw this happen during the
previous oil shock with the
rapid growth in interest in
natural gas as a commercial
vehicle fuel. That interest
waned, and, with the benefit
of hindsight, we can argue that
it was a lack of enthusiasm
on the part of the automakers
that served as a restraint. Will
history repeat itself in 2020?
Yes and no. Interest
in alternative fuel – most
notably electrification – is
growing. The drivers for
this are numerous; issues of
corporate social responsibility
and regulatory changes in
urban areas are significant here
but perhaps most significant
is, unlike the rush to gas
in 2009-12, electrification
is now at the top of the
automakers’ agendas. This
has the effect of legitimising
the notion of electrification
as a viable alternative and
the likely increase in fuel
costs as a function of the
2020 regulation adds to the
perception of viability. It’s
perhaps premature to argue
that we may witness the same
trend with hydrogen but
should automakers explore
this route as well then it would
OCTOBER 2018 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
OLIVER DIXON is an industry
analyst based both in the U.S.
and the EU for Global Highways,
which covers the commercial
vehicle industry worldwide:
e-mail: ohcdixon@me.com
be foolish to argue against it.
DIESEL’S FUTURE
There is a core strategic
decision to be taken here on
the part of the automakers.
While it is said – quite rightly
– that the trucking industry
evolves at a glacial pace,
what is also entirely true is
that, once that evolution is
ongoing, it is very difficult to
reverse. Unlike the buoyancy
surrounding natural gas a few
years ago, the legitimisation of
electrification and potentially
of hydrogen as a function
of the blessing of the OEMs
suggests that such evolution
is now picking up pace.
What does this say for diesel
and, more pertinently, for
the costs necessarily borne
by the automakers to ensure
that diesel remains viable as a
commercial vehicle fuel?
If 2020 produces the
shock that many observers
now see as more rather than
less likely, then first mover
advantage becomes significant.
Marketing is the process by
which one produces a product
that customers demand. In
this regard, there would seem
to be urgency on the part of
the OEMs to redouble their
efforts away from diesel; that
which had been a gradual
evolution could develop pace
quicker than expected. dpi
35
 FOCUS ON ASIA

Weichai fuels drive

to cleaner future
JV to support China’s growing electric vehicle market.

C
hina’s engine and vehicle-maker
Weichai has recently taken significant
steps concerning clean transportation
in China.
In late August the company announced that
it has entered into a strategic collaboration with
Ballard Power Systems that includes a $163 million
equity investment by Weichai in Ballard. That
investment represents 19.9% interest in Ballard, a
global developer and supplier of fuel cell technology
for mobile and stationary applications.
Also part of the collaboration is the establishment
of a joint venture to support China’s burgeoning
fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market as well as
a $90 million technology transfer programme to
the JV related to Ballard’s next-generation LCS fuel
cell stack and power modules for bus, commercial
truck and forklift applications in China, and a
commitment by Weichai to build and supply at
least 2000 fuel cell modules for commercial vehicles
in China.
In addition, Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor
Co., Ltd., a current Ballard strategic investor and
Chinese partner, has agreed to invest a further
approximately $20 million to maintain its 9.9%
ownership position in Canada-headquartered
Ballard. As a result, the Weichai and Broad-
Ocean equity investments in Ballard will total
approximately $183 million.
Each of the transactions are expected to close in
the fourth quarter of this year, subject to completion
of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and
other customary closing conditions.
NEW GAS ENGINE
Earlier, Westport Fuel Systems announced that it
had entered into definitive development and supply
agreements with Weichai Westport Inc. (WWI)
to develop, market, and commercialize a heavy-
duty, natural gas engine, based on one of Weichai
Power’s heavy-duty engine platforms, incorporating
Westport’s HPDI 2.0 technology. Weichai Power
and WWI are affiliates of the Weichai Holding
Group Co., Ltd.
Under the new development programme for
the Chinese market, Westport Fuel Systems will
support the adaptation of the Westport HPDI 2.0
technology onto one of Weichai Power’s heavy-duty
engine platforms, building on years of experience
WWI has with Westport HPDI technology. The
new natural gas engine will be certified to meet
China 6 emissions standards and is expected to be
launched in the second half of 2019.
A Weichai production
line. The company has
recently taken significant
steps concerning clean
transportation in China.
Once in production, Westport Fuel Systems will
supply critical HPDI 2.0 system components to
WWI, each of which is required for every HPDI
2.0 engine sold by WWI. WWI has committed to
purchase HPDI 2.0 system components required
for a minimum of 18,000 HPDI 2.0 engines
between the launch date and the end of 2023. In
addition, Westport Fuel Systems will receive a
royalty payment from WWI for each engine sold in
The transition consideration of the HPDI license rights provided
in China to to WWI. WWI will market and sell the heavy-duty
natural gas engines with the Westport HPDI 2.0
zero-emission
technology to various truck manufacturers.
vehicles is As part of its collaboration with Ballard, Weichai
underway, and will have the right to nominate two directors to
we expect fuel Ballard’s board of directors as long as Weichai holds
at least a 15% stake in Ballard. Ballard will expand
cells to play
its board from the current seven directors to nine
an important directors after closing. Weichai has also agreed that,
role in a variety in the event of a third-party offer to buy Ballard,
of motive Weichai will have the right to make a superior
proposal or otherwise must vote its shares in
applications.”
accordance with the Ballard board recommendation.
SHANDONG JOINT VENTURE
Tan Xuguang, chairman
and CEO of Weichai
Weichai and Ballard have also agreed to form a joint
venture company in Shandong Province, China,

36 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018


Weichai announced that it has entered into a strategic
collaboration with Ballard Power Systems
The JV will pay $90 million to Ballard under a
technology transfer program for the exclusive rights
to manufacture Ballard’s next generation LCS
fuel cell stack and certain LCS-based modules for
the bus, commercial truck and forklift markets in
China.
According to Tan Xuguang, chairman and CEO
of Weichai, “The transition in China to zero- o conditions, the company said. The 4006 electronic engine
emission vehicles is underway, and we expect fuel uel
cells to play an important role in a variety of motive
ve
applications.
“Weichai, through our joint venture with th
Ballard, intends to be the leader in development nt
of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle supply chain, by
offering the most advanced fuel cell stacks and nd
modules. Ballard is the global leader in PEM fuel cell
ell
technology and power products, and we envision na
strong collaboration with formidable capabilities to
address the large market in China for zero-emissionon
buses, commercial trucks and material handling ng
equipment.”
As part of the deal between Westport and nd
Weichai, Westport will supply the HPDI 2.0 system m
components on a limited exclusivity basis. Under der
the terms of the agreement, Westport Fuel Systems ms
is precluded from selling these system components nts
for use in commercially available engines sold in
China with the exceptions of certain global OEMs Ms
and their affiliates, for a minimum period of five ve
years from the date of execution of the development nt
agreement, subject to WWI meeting defined volume me
targets. Other key terms of the agreements, such
as pricing, have not been disclosed for competitive
reasons or due to confidentiality restrictions. dpi
Westport Fuel Systems
announced that it had
entered into definitive
development and supply
agreements with Weichai
Westport Inc.
FOCUS ON ASIA
Perkins new engine for India
Feedback from Indian customers primary driver for the programme
Perkins has launched an electronically controlled, engine using technology specifically
designed for the 4000 Series range. The six-cylinder, 23 L 4006 electronic engine will be
made at the company’s Aurangabad, India facility, meeting India’s Central Pollution Control
Board – II norms, to serve the Indian market. The engine is designed specifically for the
Indian market and delivers 750 kVA prime electric power.
Pankaj Jha, Perkins general sales manager – South Asia said: “Other than being a more
power dense engine with respect to competitive offerings due to Perkins’ unique electronic
fuel system, the engine also provides a superior block or first load capability which creates
value to customer segments in manufacturing, mining, hospitals, and other applications.
Additionally, outstanding derate capability comes as standard with our electronic offering.
“In fact, the feedback from Indian customers was the primary driver of investment in
this programme.”
Perkins said the new 4006 electronic engine also offers simplified service requirements
and can operate over a broad range of ambient temperatures and altitudes, making it a
suitable choice for the Indian power generation market. It is built on the core of the current
4000 Series engine manufactured at Aurangabad with substantial enhancements to many
of that engine’s features.
Electronic monitoring and control of the 4006 electronic engine is a key reason for the
product’s outstanding load acceptance and ability to operate efficiently in Indian ambient
engine’ss control system is compatible
with the Perkins EST diagnostic tool used to improve the speed and accuracy with which
engine issues are resolved and opens the possibility of integrating the 4006 electronic engine
with other monitoring and control systems that may be implemented by end users.
Perkins has launched an electronically controlled, engine using technology specifically
designed for the 4000 Series range.
ASIABITES
California-based Agility Fuel that the two parties will form a 50:50
Solutions, a provider of clean fuel joint-venture after Cummins purchased
solutions for medium- and heavy- Navistar’s 50% equity of the JAC-
duty commercial vehicles, said its Navistar Diesel Engine Company.
clean energy storage and powertrain The new joint venture will continue
systems are being launched in the its operations at the manufacturing
Indian market with a turnkey approach facility in Hefei. Cummins currently
that includes design, manufacture, supplies light-duty, mid-range and
testing, and aftermarket support, with heavy-duty engines to JAC Motors for
the requisite local certifications and its domestic market in China as well as
homologation. its global operations.
Cummins continues to have a
Cummins and Anhui Jianghuai strong and long-term partnership with
Automobile Co. Ltd. announced www.hoerbiger.com
Navistar.
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Uncertainties remain which could influence the future
T
he Chinese market
for construction
equipment
continued its strong growth in
the first half of 2018. In the
second quarter, the market
saw even faster growth than
in the first three months,
mainly due to strong sales
of excavators and wheeled
loaders.
On a year-on-year basis,
the market recorded 50%
growth and although growth
was slower than in the same
period last year, demand is
heading for new heights.
Although the economy is
now influenced by the policy
to restrict excess money
supply and to reduce financial
leverage, construction activity
remains at a very high level,
boosted by the numerous
new projects launched during
2016-2017.
The real estate market has
seen housing stock reduce in
the tier 3 and 4 cities, largely
through the contribution of
the slum resettlement projects
that were endorsed by local
governments. With increasing
house prices, developers’
confidence is restored and
they have increased their
investments into new projects
and land acquisition.
The mining and quarrying
industries have seen output
improve and the improvement
in commodity prices has
encouraged the use of
available production capacity
and old machinery fleets have
been replaced to improve
productivity. However, direct
purchases by major state
mining companies might not
increase as they are tending to
reduce their asset burden.
With the lack of good
second-hand machines in the
market, the replacement of
old fleets has been accelerated.
Also, the pressure of greater
regulation for environmental
protection has encouraged
the purchase of the latest
machinery to work on projects
in major cities. It is estimated
that replacement demand
accounted for over 60%
of the recent surge in new
equipment sales.
STRONG GROWTH
New demand is being
generated by the growth of
mechanisation in all types
of construction. In the
countryside and small towns,
the shortage of manual labour
and the improvement in living
standards have driven new
equipment requirements,
even though this may not
necessarily be linked to the
growth in public investment.
Now that the market
has returned to strong
growth, the industry is
seeing leading manufacturers
assert their influence, while
consolidation has resulted in
weaker suppliers unable to
raise the necessary funds for
investment into production
and distribution. Most
manufacturers feel they
can’t keep up with demand,
yet need to be firm about
credit control to reduce their
exposure to risk. However,
with the high level of
competition that exists, there
have been few price increases,
so growth in profitability has
been the result of the increase
in sales volumes. With the rise
in labour and material costs,
per unit profit margins remain
GLOBAL TRENDS
very slender.
While strong growth is
being experienced for the
market as a whole, individual
product sectors are seeing
different patterns of growth.
Broadly, those products
that have more specialised
applications have seen
slower growth in the second
quarter, primarily as a result
of the restricted growth in
infrastructure investment. In
contrast, sales of machines
directed at more universal
applications have enjoyed
robust growth rates.
With the buoyancy in
the first half of 2018, the
full year result is expected
to see a growth of 30%
considering that there will be
slower rates of growth in the
second half. As a result, the
market is about to return to
its second peak in just two
years, following the decline
in demand from the last peak
in 2011. The anticipation of
slower growth in the second
half is based on significantly
lower growth, or even a year-
on-year fall since May, in
most product sectors coupled
with the stable working
hours by the large volume of
excavators in use. The final
results of 2018 may, however,
still depend on the industry’s
attitude towards 2019, and
this will strongly influence
fourth quarter sales.
MARKET DECLINE
In the light of the evident
slowdown of investment
growth in different
infrastructure sectors, which
has been the main driver
of the strong growth since
the second half of 2016, the
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DAVID PHILLIPS
is chairman of
Off-Highway
Research, a UK-
based management
consultancy that
specialises in the
research and analysis
of international construction
equipment markets.
Tel: 020 7404 1128;
E-mail: mail@offhighway.co.uk
outlook for 2019 is that the
market will decline without
reaching the high levels of
demand experienced in 2010-
2011. The implementation
of the deleverage strategy
for 2018-2020 has resulted
in the controlling policy
for reducing the burden of
construction investment at
the local level, which may
otherwise accelerate the
increase in liquidity, while the
investment may not be able to
result in the expected return.
The resolution of the central
government was confirmed
by its curbing overheated
investment in infrastructure.
However, there are still
uncertainties that may
influence the future in
different ways. The impact
of US-China trade friction
has yet to be determined,
and the Chinese government
needs to decide what counter
approach to adopt, while
there is little opportunity
to stimulate the domestic
economy. Recently, the
central bank moved to add
new liquidity by reducing the
reserve requirement and the
interest rate of its direct loans
to commercial banks. Also
the country seems to have
relaxed exchange rate controls
and the RMB is devaluating
against the US dollar. dpi
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 NOTEBOOK: INDIA

Ashok Leyland’s
Innoline launch
A
shok Leyland said lnnoline combines the efficiency
it has introduced and performance of the iEGR
Innoline technology with the
ABOUT THE AUTHOR technology (BS4 engines “sada” or ‘inline’ pump,
T.C. MALHOTRA is a driven by an inline pump) said Ashok Leyland
technical journalist for commercial vehicles in
based in Delhi, India. India. The company has technology to
His e-mail is: combined the BS3 inline fuel introduce the
tc_malhotra@ pump and iEGR (Intelligent inline pump for lnnoline
rediffmail.com Exhaust Gas Recirculation) BS4 engines for the makes the
first time in India, it maintenance of the
claimed. engine simpler for the
Tata’s home growth The company said mechanics.
Tata Motors said sales in the domestic market in August 2018, grew by lnnoline combines the Vinod K. Dasari,
27%, at 58,262 units compared to 45,906 units over previous year. On a efficiency and performance managing director, Ashok
cumulative basis (April-August 2018), Tata Motors registered a growth of of the iEGR technology with Leyland, said: “iEGR is
45% at 274,666 units compared to 188,822 units against the same period the “SADA” or ‘inline’ pump. already a success in the Indian
last year due to the continued robust month-on-month sales performance of Ashok Leyland claimed market, with more than
its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses in the domestic market, that it is the only Original 100,000 vehicles sold last
it said. Equipment Manufacturer in year. And now we are making
Global sales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo the world to achieve this feat. it even simpler by introducing
range in July 2018 stood at 40,443 higher by 29%, over July 2017, the The company further said the Innoline technology for
company said in a statement. Global sales of all passenger vehicles in July this technology can also be our H-series engines. This
2018 were 52,196 lower by 22% compared to July 2017. upgraded and used for BS6 technology will have an inline
engines. pump for our BS4 engine,
Tata Daewoo vehicles Innoline is the inline taking iEGR further and
pump or the upgraded giving our customers an even
“SADA” pump which simpler system, enabling
is known in the Indian easier maintenance and other
commercial vehicle industry. cost efficiencies.”
According to the company, “This technology is also
apart from the benefits of future-ready as this can also
the iEGR technology, such be upgraded to BS6 emission
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Electric drive system

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In the Urbino city bus, the
electric motor is a Voith
permanent magnet motor
Voith’s full electric drivetrain development in electric drivetrains for buses
years ago and we had to adapt to changed market
for bus applications. conditions or altered factors as, for example, low
Flexible system to adapt to oil prices.
“However these years helped us to build up
customers’ orientation know-how and experience and to evaluate different
paths for further developments,” said Denk. “One

T
he biggest question in the market of
electric mobility seems to be in which
direction the various applications are
going. Variables such as diesel-electric hybrid or
full electric, low or high voltage and type of energy
storage systems are just some of the possibilities to
consider.
“Electric mobility is a fast changing market,”
said Alexander Denk, vice president Product
Management e-Mobility at Voith. “Voith started
BOSCH AND CERES LINK UP
Bosch announced it is pressing ahead with the development of fuel-cell technology for
potential new power systems. Together with the technology specialist Ceres Power, based
in Horsham, U.K., the company wants to develop the next stage of solid-oxide fuel-cell
(SOFC) technology. Bosch also plans to take a 4% equity stake in Ceres Power.
The two companies have signed a collaboration and license agreement for the further
development of technology and establishment of small-volume production operations at
Bosch, as well as a share purchase agreement. SOFC technology uses an electrochemical
reaction in the fuel cell stack to convert fuel such as natural gas or hydrogen into electricity.
The intention is that SOFC systems will be used in cities, factories, and data centres,
and also as a power supply for charging points for electric vehicles.
www.bosch.com
of the things we learned is that we have to be flexible
in our offering and ready to follow the trends that
the market adopts.”
WORLDWIDE NETWORK
Voith aims at becoming a full line system supplier
within 2025 - not just for conventional drivetrains
but for hybrid and full electric vehicles as well.
“The other must we have set is the capability to
react quickly to market changes,” he added.
Voith can count on a worldwide service network,
a wide technology base and extensive know-how
on drivetrain components. The company is an
automotive supplier so is well versed in regulations
and standards for bus operation and operates a
full in-house testing department for automotive
applications. Voith also has expertise in electric
components that comes from its rail and industrial
divisions.
“We are currently focusing on pure electric
solutions for articulated city buses in the high
voltage segment (from 24 to 800 V), which we
believe are the most interesting for city operation
considering also the energy recuperation potential.
We target a gradeability of 15% with a 29-ton
articulated bus.” 44>

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 NEWS

Denk explained that Voith has equipped a Solaris

Urbino solo city bus with its electric drivetrain
solution to use as a demonstrator vehicle. The
system is managed by Voith’s Drive Management
System (DMU) with an integrated safety controller;
another safety controller monitors the inverter and
also acts as a secondary controller to back up the
primary one - according to automotive regulations.
The system is able to work with practically all battery
systems available worldwide, through the adoption
of simple outer interfaces for the connection to the
batteries. The circuit is managed by Voith’s Master
Battery Management (BMS).
“To have an efficient system though, it is
important to have control on the auxiliaries too.
For example, to operate a solo city bus you need
just an average of less than 1 kW/h for driving,
but in winter the power demand doubles because
of the heating,” said Denk. “We designed different
separate channels for the auxiliaries (heating,
compressed air, power steering, etcetera) and we
supply the auxiliary inverters and the controller, A Solaris Urbino bus. and we do not need a gearbox. The maximum
which can work with either inductive motors or Voith has equipped an delivered torque is 2250 Nm and maximum speed
permanent magnet motors.” Urbino solo city bus is 5400 r/min. With this configuration the bus can
The drive inverter and controller are also part with its electric drivetrain drive at a maximum of 100 km/h but, since a city
of Voith’s scope of supply. All inverters and the solution to use as a bus works mainly in the 0 to 50 km/h range, we are
electric motor are water cooled by a Voith cooling demonstrator vehicle. able to always profit from the most efficient motor
system. operation.” The range of the demonstrator bus
exceeds 200 km – or the average daily operation of a
HIGH POWER DENSITY conventional city bus line. This range is expected to
In the Urbino city bus, the electric motor is a Voith increase over time thanks to further developments
permanent magnet motor: “It boosts high power in battery technology systems.
density thanks to its very small footprint. The motor The Urbino solo bus is equipped with five
delivers 160 kW of continuous power and 260 kW battery stacks of the lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
peak power available for up to five minutes,” said type that do not need active cooling or heating.
Denk. “The motor is very efficient at low speeds The stacks are positioned in the back (three) and
on the roof (two). The roof of the bus also hosts
a number of other components including a brake
DANFOSS ADDS TO ITS PORTFOLIO resistor; the cooling system with speed-controlled
Danfoss, which has made a series of recent acquisitions in the electrification world, has fans to limit the emitted noise as much as possible;
now added AXCO-Motors, Lappeenranta, Finland, a manufacturer of adaptable direct-drive and what Voith calls a ‘roof rack’ with a number
permanent magnet motors and generators primarily for gearless industrial applications of components already assembled and cabled. This
from 250 kW and up rack is modular and flexible in form and is delivered
to 6 MW. AXCO-Motors fully-tested by Voith and ready for installation by
applications include the customer. The rack also offers very easy access
maritime vessels and a to all components for an easier maintenance, which
variety of off-highway is further enhanced by a centralized diagnostic
vehicles, which parallels interface that connects to Voith’s Aladin software
Danfoss’ profile in this already used for the DIWA transmissions.
area. AXCO-Motors will The homologation of the Solaris Urbino full
be integrated into Editron electric buses will follow at the end of 2018 and
— a business within the three vehicles are to be delivered to Transdev who
Danfoss Power Solutions operate buses in the German city Schwäbisch Hall.
segment. There the buses will be used in actual operation
in several city bus lines starting from April 2019.
Three more vehicles are expected to be delivered to
AXCO-Motors is a Transdev in the third quarter of 2019 for the city
manufacturer of of Heidenheim.
adaptable direct-drive Start of series production for the bus electric
permanent magnet drivetrain is expected in early 2020. dpi
www.danfoss.com motors and generators.
www.voith.com

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Optimised shifting
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Manual shifting in heavy-duty
y
trucks made easier
H
oerbiger, a specialist in drive
technology, hydraulic systems
and compression technology,
said that manual transmissions will remain
the transmission of choice for years to come
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segments, such as trucks, buses or special-purpose
rpose
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comfortable shifting are on the rise, especially
lly in
China where Hoerbiger is working on new projects
ojects
combining synchronizers and pneumatic servo
shifting, the company said.
Hoerbiger, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland,
rland,
combines its knowledge in pneumatic servo units
(PSU) – designed with different force ratios –
and the appropriate synchronizers to optimize the
shifting system in heavy-duty trucks, it said.
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With the combined application know-how, the
company blended the next generation of the PSU
with single-cone and multi-cone synchronizers,
along with custom friction systems. The design
has been implemented in a modular concept that,
Hoerbiger said, offers a high level of standardization
with reduced complexity and a positive impact on
cost.
“We control every subsystem down to the last
detail. This allows us to precisely optimise factors
like pressure build-up, assist ratio, friction materials
and dimension tolerances in the overall concept.
Gears in heavy-duty trucks are engaged with much greater
ease thanks to the Hoerbiger PSU that amplifies the driver’s
shifting motion by a factor of up to 12.
FOCUS ON TRUCKS AND BUSES
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The latest generation of the Hoerbiger pneumatic servo
subsystem
units features integrated throttles that adapt servo forces
down to the automatically during gear shifts as needed.
last detail.
This allows us In many instances, all it takes is a simple single-
cone synchronizer instead of the more complex
to precisely
components needed in the past,” said Rafael
optimise factors Pelizzari, head of the Hoerbiger Truck Applications
like pressure Product Line.
build-up, assist
PRECISE GEARSHIFT FEEL
ratio, friction
The PSU is mounted on the transmission without
materials and complex wiring and is operated by the driver’s
dimension cab shift lever. Thanks to a patented design
tolerances featuring integrated throttles, it mechanically
adapts servo forces automatically during gear
in the overall
shifts as needed.
concept.” Hoerbiger said that the PSU amplifies the
driver’s shifting motion by a factor of up to 12,
Rafael Pelizzari, allowing gears in heavy-duty trucks to be engaged
head of the Hoerbiger with comfort and ease. This also makes shorter
Truck Applications
gearbox levers and shifting strokes possible. A
Product Line.
special notch mechanism ensures a more precise
gearshift feel. Also, the PSU significantly reduces
the synchronizer’s meshing time, especially in the
lower gears, the company said.
According to Hoerbiger the result is faster
gear shifts, or shorter shift delays, and decreased
interruption of torque flow. The drop in rotational
speed and driving speed is less dramatic, especially
on uphill grades, lowering fuel consumption.
Finally, this system will allow commercial vehicles
to be operated in the correct gear and speed range
for optimal fuel efficiency, said Hoerbiger, adding
that “effortless gear changes” can also increase safety,
since drivers remain focused on traffic, instead of
being distracted by shifting. dpi
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New Cat CG132B

natural gas gen-sets
German-built sets use Cat’s Total Plant
and Energy Management (TPEM) system,
eliminates multiple controls.

D
esigned for use in public utility,
agricultural biogas, landfill, sewage
plant, and mining applications,
along with industrial and/or commercial facilities,
Caterpillar. has announced the release of the new
Cat CG132B, a natural gas generator set engineered
to meet an electrical efficiency of 43.5%. The new
gen-set is rated at 400, 600 and 800 kW continuous
power for both 50 and 60 Hz applications.
With an updated package design, the CG132B
introduces new components expected to increase
overall plant efficiency. A flanged generator set
concept includes a vibration-decoupled base Intended for use in in
frame to lower installation costs while improving public utility, ag, biogas,
reliability. The turbocharger is now water-cooled landfill, sewage, mining
and features a wider combustion air temperature and industrial/commercial
window. facilities, Caterpillar has “The new CG132B was designed to increase
Three versions of the Mannheim, Germany-built announced the release of efficiency and meet the evolving challenges
CG132B engine are used; a 17.5 L V8 configuration the CG132B, a natural gas of the power plant industry,” said Christian
for the 400 kW 50/60 Hz versions; a 26.3 L V12 generator set engineered Oertel, product support manager. “The modified
for the 600 kW sets; and a V-12 for the 800 kW to meet an electrical combustion chamber decreases knock sensitivity
gen-sets. efficiency of 43.5%. and pollutant emissions while also reducing service
requirements.”
Oil change intervals have improved, Cat said,
Falcon swoops on JCB due to enhanced oil management. Operation
UK company Falcon Tower Crane has invested in a fleet of JCB diesel generators with hours until the first major overhaul have been
an order for 18 units. The company is buying JCB’s new rental generators, including increased from 64,000 to 80,000 hours for natural
G100RS, G150RS and G200RS offering power outputs of 100kVA, 150kVA and 200kVA. gas applications allowing for more economical
Falcon has evolved from a regional tower crane supplier to an international brand, operation, the company added.
selling and renting tower cranes worldwide. Falcon Tower Crane Services now includes In addition, the CG132B features Caterpillar’s
a power division hiring diesel generators from 45kVA up to 300kVA to support power fully digitized Total Plant and Energy Management
requests on construction sites nationwide. (TPEM) system. Responsible for controlling all
Falcon Tower Crane Services Power Fleet manager Andy Teanby said it selected power plant data within a hardware and software
JCB’s rental generators due to the robustness of the models. In 2016 JCB Power Products solution, this new system eliminates the need
launched the RS generator range, complemented by JCB’s telematics solution, JCB for multiple controls. It also features a 15-inch
LiveLink. Since then the company has been developing the product to incorporate JCB’s touchscreen, which provides a range of data
range of engines. concerning the status of the power plant. The
data is saved for up to one year, enabling shorter
UK tower crane maintenance times through systematic planning.
supplier Falcon Tower The TPEM system meets the latest ISO 27001
Crane has invested in standards.
a fleet of JCB diesel “TPEM software provides comprehensive digital
generators. control over efficiency and performance. With
complex applications and custom circuitry, modern
energy plants require automation and closed-loop
control with maximum operating security and
seamless communication,” said Michael Dressler,
product line manager. dpi
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www.cat.com/catcg132b

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The future of power

“With fuel costs, emissions and
environmental issues playing a greater
role in the operational considerations
of a power generation installation, the
industry is moving more and more
towards incorporating renewable energy
into specific applications,” said Miles
Revell, sales and technical manager at
Italy-based S.I.C.E.S..
Major progress in this area has
been in the telecom sector, where
remote base transceiver stations (BTS)
sites historically would have two AC
generators running in a dual-mutual
standby mode (with each gen-set running for a fixed
period then swapping duty with the second gen-set).
“This system can be significantly refined, first by
moving to 48V DC current, so the output improves
the overall generator efficiency and removes the
additional cost of inverters. Using a battery and
a permanent magnet alternator allows the set to
be optimally used, running only as and when the
batteries need charging, and stopping once they are
fully charged,” explained Revell. The permanent
magnet alternator allows the engine to run at variable
speeds to maximise battery charging efficiency, while
The S.I.C.E.S. RN200 hybrid
controller
minimising run time.
The S.I.C.E.S.’ HS 315 hybrid
controller can manage all aspects of this
application and even allows the integration
of a renewable energy source to charge
the batteries, the company said. It is
designed to control a DC generator with
the automatic start/stop of the gen-set
according to the voltage of the plant battery
and the charging current. It has an in-built
battery management system and is set for
remote monitoring.
Another area benefitting from renewable
energy is island micro-grids. “In these
applications, a renewable source is usually utilised to
replace some part of the power normally generated
by fossil fuel sources,” said Revell. The S.I.C.E.S.’
RN200 hybrid controller works with the company’s
other gen-set controllers to make the renewable
energy source an integrated part of the system and
allows the renewable supply to be controlled while
maintaining the correct load on the diesel gen-sets to
prevent underloading conditions and keep spinning
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Oil rig vessels are usually maintained in ports and need
generator sets to produce continuous power for the cranes
and machinery used to repair them. These machines are
specially designed to work around the clock, with brief
interruptions for maintenance.
Himoinsa gen-sets were chosen by the company SUIM
for the maintenance of oil rigs in the port of Las Palmas de
Gran Canaria, Spain.
One unit is the HMW – 1015 model with an MTU engine
specially configured to 690-V voltage. This gen-set was
originally designed to work at 50 Hz but was adapted
to run at 60Hz, in line with the demands of the project:
the maintenance of the 238 metre-long DS11 drillship
belonging to Enesco.
The gen-set is mounted in a 20-foot container whose
design includes mooring and lifting points that make it easy
to transport. For the project in Las Palmas the container
had to be hoisted onto and then mounted on the drilling
rig which required two of the port’s cranes. Himoinsa
reported that this was a complex manoeuvre but, thanks
to the compact design and the lifting hooks, the unit was
fitted into a narrow space on the vessel without causing
any damage.
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 CONNECTIVITY
Sugar beet harvesters
take on the challenge
of digitalisation for a
higher efficiency.
By Hans Wiedemann
A sweet
digitalisation
oday di
oday, d
digitalisation
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itallisation
li is the basis for a great
number of services, from Internet of
Things, Industry 4.0 and on to mobile
devices of ordinary people. No computer or control
unit can undertake calculations without the existence
of measurement parameters for machines, processes
or people in digital form. Without communication
– wired or wireless – data cannot be collected and
transferred. And without scalable server architectures,
it is impossible to manage the ever-increasing data
volumes. The correct software is essential to make
this data volume manageable, to provide this data
in a comprehensible manner or to prepare the data
correctly for a process. And very different systems
from multiple manufacturers and with diverse focal
points have to work together seamlessly.
CONDITIONS DOCUMENTED
Ropa addressed these challenges long ago and
created the basis for digital services at an early stage
through the automation of their machines. Machine
data is recorded by sensors, converted into electrical
signals, processed by control units and displayed on
the Ropa terminal. Reciprocally, commands are sent
to the control units via the terminal and joysticks,
which together with the current sensor data, are
linked to corresponding commands for actuators on
the machine.
A small telematics unit by STW – the TC3G – acts
as a datalogger, as programmable data pre-processing
unit and as a gateway to the R-Connect (Ropa-
Connect) server.
The free programmability of
the TC3G is used to implement
a secure, data-saving protocol
for communication with the
R-Connect server. Both, mobile
telecommunications and a WiFi
connection to a router can be
used for data transmission, which
then forwards the data on via an
IP connection to the R-Connect
server. As a result, the TC3G
becomes the data management
hub of the machine.
54 DIESEL PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2018
One task of theth R-Connect server is to depict
and comprehensibly document all essential machine
conditions in real-time during harvesting. Valuable
information regarding potential, hidden faults can
be analysed and used for predictive maintenance.
This comprehensive depiction of pressures, speeds,
sensor and potentiometer values is unique as a basis
for the assessment of the currently-operated machine
settings in connection with the currently-depicted
fuel consumption.
As a result, professionals can provide remote
support to new drivers with the machine settings. In
a playback function, the harvest can be tracked in
detail along a timeline with all trimming and lifting
settings. The data can serve as a basis for future
sowing and harvesting planning or for training
driving personnel.
Besides the fact that a Ropa Tiger 6 sugar beet
harvester is an impressive machine with its 15 metre
length and 4 metre height and Volvo Penta D16
Inside the cabin of a Ropa diesel engine with up to 565 kW power output,
sugar beet harvester: the task of harvesting beet appears relatively simple.
remote support with the However, a great deal of knowledge is involved, and
machine settings can be an exact understanding of the work process, which
provided to new drivers. can only be sensed when observing the machine in
And data about the harvest more detail. What is important is the fact that the
with all trimming and harvesting process is not a standalone process. Beet
lifting settings can be harvesters are integrated into a complex logistics
tracked in a timeline and and order management chain. Today, these run,
used for future planning almost without exception, via the logistics portal
or for training driving “farmpilot”. In simple terms, farmpilot is an order
personnel. management and navigation system for groups
in which many participants
are integrated. Furthermore,
additional functions exist such
as the digital document entry
or the storage of working times.
The provider is Arvato Systems,
a subsidiary of the Bertelsmann
Group, which has, over recent
year, adapted farmpilot to
the requirements of the sugar
industry. farmpilot can be used
without problems in almost all
areas of cross-company work.

EDITOR’SNOTE
Hans Wiedemann, marketing
manager at Sensor-Technik
Wiedemann (STW) described
the digitalisation process that
Germany-based company Ropa
carried out on its sugar beet
harvesters.
Wiedemann explained that the
European Union is reducing the
quota for sugar beet, that is the
production volume allocated to
individual companies, and in turn
to sugar beet farmers, for which
a fixed price was guaranteed. In
case of overproduction, it had
been possible to export up to an
upper limit which was defined by
the World Trade Organisation due
to import restrictions. However,
a drop of the quota does not
mean the complete opening
up of the European market, as
certain import duties still remain.
Nevertheless, many players are
talking of a new era, and most
view themselves as being well-
equipped for new, international
competition. One example is
German manufacturer Ropa which
introduced a digitalisation process
in its sugar beet harvesters, to
increase harvesting performance
and competitiveness.
CONNECTIVITY
NEW!
Sugar beet harvesters by
German manufacturer Ropa have
already undergone a process for
automation, creating the basis
for digital services. The ultimate
goal is increasing the efficiency
of these machines and of the
beet harvesting process, and
better integrating them into an
increasingly complex logistics
and order management chain.
TIME SAVINGS
An app is also included in the farmpilot portal; an
application which operates on a tablet PC. All data
is compared between the farmpilot portal and the
farmpilot app on the tablet PC prior to commencing
a harvesting order. The order data is created in
advance by the farmer, dispatcher and the sugar
refinery, and supplemented with external orders.
When the harvester driver starts an assignment
in the farmpilot app, the app automatically transfers
the assignment-relevant data to the Ropa terminal
via WiFi, in which a new harvesting assignment is
also simultaneously started. As soon as the harvester
driver ends the current assignment in the farmpilot
app, the assignment is automatically completed in
the Ropa terminal. All invoice-relevant data for
the completed assignment (harvested area, output,
consumption, empty run ratio, harvesting speed) are
transferred via the TC3G to the R-Connect server,
and from there onto farmpilot. This path is selected
because only in this way both the assignment THE NEW GTHGEN3
scope data and the associated telemetry data can be
unambiguously merged. In this way only one source BRIDGES EVERY
exists for correct invoicing. DESIGN CHALLENGE
An error source is excluded as the data transmission
occurs automatically; furthermore, the necessity
for separate systems for different sugar refineries
Answering the requests for high
becomes obsolete through this solution, allowing the durability, we put our experience
companies to save on investment costs. in developing a new gastight
Thanks to the use of modern technology,
significant time-savings are achieved in the planning,
decoupling element with best in
coordination and execution of the beet harvest, and class damping features – ideal
for subsequent hire and loading logistics. for all exhaust routings in on-
In sugar beet harvesting savings can also be
achieved through a reduction of the standstill times
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of the machines, although no maintenance-free beet
harvester is available on the market yet because of
the hard demands in their work in the field. Since,
without maintenance, faults and failures are certain
to occur, the objective is to eliminate these faults as
rapidly as possible or not even allow them to occur.
Condition monitoring can be used for this purpose Westfalia Metallschlauchtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
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Caterpillar Brazil
has opened a line
for transmissions
for construction
machinery at its
Piracicaba plant.

ABOUT THE E
AUTHOR
MAURO BELO
SCHNEIDER, is a
technical journalist
st
based in Brazil.

New DAF
Cat’s transmission president in
Brazil
investment DAF Trucks has named Carlos
Ayala as the new president for

W
ith an
investment of
U$18 million
Caterpillar Brazil has
opened a production line for
transmissions for construction
machinery at its Piracicaba
plant, São Paulo.
“It is an unprecedented
operation for our industry in
Brazil,” said Cat’s president in
Brazil, Odair Renosto. Once
total production capacity is
achieved, expected to be in
March 2019, the line will
generate more than 400 jobs.
Renosto said that by the
end of 2018 the company will
have invested U$33 million
in updates and improvements
in its operations in Brazil.
Three lines will produce
17 models of two types of
transmissions - planetary
and counter-shaft. They will
equip 26 models of crawling
tractors, loaders and motor
graders. Transmissions
will feed the local market
and the machines exported
from Piracicaba will go to
125 other countries with
the Brazilian transmissions
– which were previously
imported from the United
States and France. There
are 1800 components to
equip the transmissions,
stored in a new pavilion of
2800 square metres, said
Caterpillar.
Producing transmissions
locally reduces costs for the
company and customers,
Renosto said. The company
said domestic production
will reduce, by 20 days, the
response time in the supply
chain. A transmission kit
represents 7% of the total
cost of a machine, Renosto
said. In 2019 Caterpillar
will celebrate 65 years in
Brazil. dpi
its operations in Brazil. He was
the vice-president for Business
Development since January and
now replaces Michael Kuester
who goes back to Seattle, USA, to
the board of Paccar.
Ayala has been working for
DAF since 1985 in positions
including sales director for Latin
America and sales director of
Kenworth Mexico, a Paccar
brand.
Ayala will be based at Ponta
Grossa plant, in Parana state.
DAF has sold more than 3500
trucks in Brazil. The market share
of the company in 2018 is 7.2%,
occupying fourth position in sales,
the company said.

AGCO expands Carlos Ayala.

AGCO has expanded its plant in Ibirubá city, Brazil with the facility now including a training centre, prototypes
engineering area and a new products line.
The renovation is part of a US$16 million investment by the company over the past five years. Rafael Ferraz,
who is responsible for the operation in Ibirubá, said: “Our focus, since last year, has been to prepare manufacturing
areas to receive new products soon.”
In July, AGCO Ibirubá was recognized as the best plant among all of the company’s operations globally. At the
site, the company’s products include front shovel and sprayer distributors for Massey Ferguson and Valtra.
This year, the brands launched their planting line with AGCO - Precision Planting and intelligent dispensers for
seeds distribution. The system, which now will be implemented at the factory, will be in the models Frontier CFS
and HiTech, from Valtra, and in the planting line MF 500 and MF 700 CFS, from Massey Ferguson.

AGCO has expanded its plant in Ibirubá city, Brazil, pictured

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