Engines, Components & Tyres

Belgian specialist steel producer NLMK has supplied the material used for a distinctive new artwork constructed along a major highway.

Rolls-Royce is restructuring its Power Systems business unit, while the firm also claims strong financial performance.

Magna Tyre Group has introduced a new tyre for articulated dump trucks (ADTs) that is designed to optimise productivity in harsh environments.

The drive to lower engine emissions is delivering cleaner power solutions – Mike Woof writes

Dana Incorporated (has completed the acquisition of the Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group. This deal includes the Graziano and Fairfield brands and expands Dana’s capabilities in electrification as well as its manufacturing presence in key growth markets.

Advances in driveline systems from existing players as well as new corporate partnerships are also being seen in the off-highway equipment sector to deliver innovative transmission solutions.

Technology advances for engine and driveline systems continue - Mike Woof writes With the Stage V emissions requirements being introduced in Europe, a number of engine manufacturers have already announced their plans. Leading engine makers such as Cummins, Deutz, John Deere, Perkins and Volvo Penta have all released information regarding the engines that they will be offering. The new standard introduces the particulate particle count (PN) and applies to all diesel engines above 19kW for off-road applic

Volvo CE says it will launch ranges of all-electric compact excavators and compact wheeled loaders. While a number of other firms already offer electric machines for these categories, Volvo CE is taking the further step of halting development of new diesel-driven machines for these categories. A number of all-electric machines are due to be unveiled at the bauma 2019 exhibition, with further models then being introduced in stages over the following year. The compact excavators will be from the EC15-EC

Dana Incorporated has completed the acquisition of the SME Group, based at Arzignano in Italy. The firm is a specialist suppliers of low-voltage AC induction and synchronous reluctance motors, inverters, and control. These are used in a wide range of off-highway electric vehicle applications. The addition of SME’s low-voltage motors and inverters expands Dana’s electrified product portfolio. These products are primarily designed to meet the evolution of electrification in off-highway equipment. “Dana’

Doosan Infracore North America is boosting its support with the opening of a new parts distribution centre in the US. This facility will serve the firm’s dealers and Doosan customers in the United States and Canada. Strategically located, the new parts distribution center allows Doosan Infracore North America is said allow better support for dealers and customers with service options, deeper inventory and faster parts delivery. The parts distribution centre is located adjacent to the Doosan Infracore Nor