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At that time, FPT recognised SCR was the better emissions solution, although pursuing it would be expensive. “Developing engine emissions is not cheap,” said Braden Cammauf, brand vice president of North America for the company.

FPT stuck with SCR and now holds a number of patents on the technology. The company’s engines require only 7% EGR. “What happens with full EGR?” Cammauf asked. “You have a huge radiator.”

The F34 and the F36 Tier 4 Final/Stage V engines do not have that large radiator, and therefore are more much compact and light, Cammauf said.

The F34 powerpack stands out for low operating costs and extremely easy maintenance in a compact layout, the company said. This solution with mounted ATS allows for layout optimisation and plug-and-play installation. The Tier 4 Final compliant ATS, without DPF, minimizes engine downtime and operating costs with a 600-hour service interval.

Engine displacement of the F34 is 3.4 litres. Maximum power is 55 kW and torque is 318 Nm.

Cammauf describes FPT as the “biggest engine company no one has ever heard of.” In the past the engines were branded by other OEMs. The company is now branding them as FPT – an acronym for Fiat Powertrain Technologies.

Nearly 20 years after committing to SCR, FPT faces another decision: which engine power source to pursue? They are exploring hybrid, battery, biodiesel, methane, hydrogen fuel cells, combustible hydrogen, e-axles and e-transmissions.

Once again, FPT will not necessarily take the convenient, or even cheapest, path.

“We’re keeping our options open,” Cammauf said. “We have multiple viable answers and we’re going to invest in every one.”

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The new product is installed inside conveyor belt transfer point skirtboards to absorb impact and abrasion, and to create a dam to shield the sealing system from the weight of the of the material load, prolonging the life of the seal.

Seth Mercer, marketing manager at Martin Engineering, said the main markets for the product are in aggregates and mining. “It is geared strongly towards aggregates – dealing with large diameter materials that are heavy and abrasive,” Mercer added.

“We have 19 business units worldwide. Cement is a huge business for us and any raw material extraction. We are seeing a lot of potential growth for our products in Africa. We have an office in South Africa and are expanding in the region.”

The report has been produced for Trimble by Michael Granruth and he said that the technology has highlighted a number of benefits. “A lot of products are focused on productivity. We created a study to manage the overlap in horizontal steering. Typically, there’s around 30% more overlap with manual steering.”

He continued, “What we saw was a 26% saving in fuel, in addition to production savings. If you’re doing the same work in less time, you’re achieving better efficiency.”

He said that for the tests, two operators were selected at random to compare the manual steering with the autosteer function and to gather the relevant data. However, Trimble says that since the study has been released, it has had feedback from customers that the estimate of 30% more overlap using manual steering is conservative and that it can actually reach 50% in many instances.

For the contractor, the package helps ensure an inexperienced operator can achieve the same working quality as someone with many operating hours. In addition, the system can help reduce running costs by lowering fuel consumption and issues such as tyre wear or general service needs for equipment. Trimble says that the system can even allow its clients to meet sustainability targets. Granruth said, “Technology like this autosteering solution is something contractors can use on existing fleets and achieve sustainability gains.”

JLG, part of the Oshkosh Corporation, said the Hinowa deal enables the company to strengthen its range of specialty applications and increase its presence in niche industries, including the agricultural, landscaping, and vegetation management sectors.

At the moment, Hinowa will remain a separate brand and go on marketing its stable of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriage products.

JLG-branded compact crawler booms, which Hinowa has produced since 2010, can be powered by electric, hybrid, and diesel power units.

“The acquisition was all about growing the company and growing our capabilities,” said Frank Nerenhausen, president of JLG.

“JLG and Hinowa are both strong brands. Joining forces allows us to unlock more potential globally. This is a very positive time for the business.”

JLG Industries’ product portfolio includes JLG aerial work platforms, JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers, rotary telehandlers, and a wide range of associated accessories.