New JCB Excavator factory in BrazilThe first 20 tonne excavator has just rolled off the production line at JCB’s new excavator factory in Sorocaba. This new facility is located next to the existing backhoe loader factory. JCB also recently doubled its backhoe capacity in Brazil. Source: www.jcb.com
New engine technology from Komatsu to reduce engine emissions
Two new technologies have been developed to reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate matter (PM) emissions. The first is a variable geometry turbo system which can control airflows to ensure the air is supplied according load conditions. Exhaust gases are cleaner and fuel consumption is improved. The second is a diesel particulate filter which burns and removes PM that has accumulated inside by combining a special oxidation catalyst and fuel injection, cleaning exhaust gases. Source: www.komatsu.com
John Deere chooses its engine technology to meet TIER 4 emissions regulations
The chosen technology uses cooled exhaust gas recirculation with an exhaust filter. The exhaust filter will consist of a diesel oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter in the place of a muffler. An engine has already been extensively tested and is available in the 744K front-end loader.
Source: www.deere.com
Ponsse sees much improved interim results
The demand for forest machines has improved during the second quarter of 2010, with the order book at EUR 50 million. The improvement is in all market areas. Net sales for the first six months of the year were 67% higher than the same period as last year. Source: www.ponsse.com
FERIC – The impact of various machine types and configurations on ground pressure
A machine’s weight and configuration is used to predict ground pressure on forest soils during harvesting activities. FERIC has released a report which discusses the concept of nominal ground pressure, how it applies to various common machine types, and the impacts of various machine configuration options. Source: www.feric.ca