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BICES 2023: Full steam ahead for preparations

BICES will be held on September 20-23, 2023 in China.

Wacker Neuson Introduces Compact ST27 Track Loader

Its the smallest model in its line of compact track loaders.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

Kioti to finally launch its first CTL and skid steer

Kioti will be formally launching itself into the compact construction equipment market with the release of its first skid steer and compact track loaders in the first half of 2023.

Kioti to finally launch its first CTL and skid steer

Kioti had introduced the brand to its dealers in late 2020

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Kohler is now a member of eFuel Alliance

The European organisation represents the interests of companies producing synthetic fuels from renewable energy on an industrial scale.

Kohler introduces KDI 3404TCR SCR compact engine

The KDI 3404TCR SCR engine is suitable for any type of off-road application

Kohler launches CH440DF engine

Kohler Co announced the launch of the Command PRO? dual-fuel CH440DF engine, an addition to the Command PRO lineup that construction professionals have come to rely on to power a wide variety of equipment.

Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill

Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.

KOHLER launches PCV680LE engine

KOHLER has announced the launch of the Command PRO EFI propane engine (Model PCV680LE).

Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill

Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.

Kohler launches CH440DF engine

Kohler Co announced the launch of the Command PRO? dual-fuel CH440DF engine, an addition to the popular Command PRO lineup that construction professionals have come to rely on to power a wide variety of equipment.

KOHLER expands Command PRO engine lineup

KOHLER announced the launch of the Command PRO? dual-fuel CH440DF engine, an addition to the Command PRO lineup that construction professionals have come to rely on to power a wide variety of equipment.

KOHLER expands Command PRO engine lineup

KOHLER announced the launch of the Command PRO? dual-fuel CH440DF engine, an addition to the Command PRO lineup that construction professionals have come to rely on to power a wide variety of equipment.

KOHLER presents monitoring and maintenance app

KOHLER has introduced the KOHLER? Check App, the smartphone application for the monitoring and maintenance of Kohler engines. The new App provides the end-user with a series of advantages, which streamline and simplify engine management compared to the past.

We have the widest range of oils to meet all requirements

GS Caltex India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of GS Caltex, which is a 50:50 joint venture between GS Energy of South Korea and Chevron Corp of USA.

Allen introduces new walk-behind trowel

Allen Engineering Corporation, a leader in concrete finishing equipment, announced the launch of PRO430E Edger walk-behind trowel.

VECV launches India's first BS-VI CV Range

Eicher Trucks and Buses revealed India's first BS-VI compliant all-new range of Eicher Pro 2000 series of light-duty trucks.

Allen introduces new walk-behind trowel

Allen Engineering Corporation, a leader in concrete finishing equipment, announced the launch of PRO430E Edger walk-behind trowel.

Technology paving the way for innovation

The recently concluded mega construction equipment event bauma saw a slew of new technologies on show that are going to attract the attention of the customers in future.

Kohler showcases hybrid solutions at bauma 2019

Kohler exhibited the K-HEM 2504, a hybrid unit generating a combination of electrical and mechanical power consisting of a KDI 2504TCR 55.4 kW diesel engine that complies with Stage V legislation without SCR, and a 48 V electric motor that guarantees 19.5 kW peak power and 9 kW continued power, and maximum safety levels due to the voltage.

Wacker Neuson launches compact machines

Wacker Neuson introduced four Series II large-frame skid steer loaders and compact track loaders at the recently held World of Concrete show.

Wacker Neuson launches compact machines

Wacker Neuson introduced four Series II large-frame skid steer loaders and compact track loaders at the recently held World of Concrete show.

Kohler guarantees Stage V certification for entire diesel range

Kohler has reached its latest milestone of Stage V certification for KDI engines in the 19-56 kW power range. Thanks to the exciting partnership with one of the agencies accredited to the European Union for the certification of internal combustion engines, the first half of 2018 was devoted to undertaking thorough tests and analysis on the Kohler range of diesel engines with the aim of verifying their compliance with all the requisites indicated by the legislator.

KOHLER to showcase 5400 Series engines at GaLaBau 2018

The KOHLER 5400 Series will be highlighted at GaLaBau 2018. Designed to bring easy starting and quiet, smooth operation to lawn tractor applications, the new single-cylinder engine line includes models between 17 and 19.5 hp.

Managing risk in a highly competitive industry

With a strong but volatile outlook for the mining sector, the industry is focused on future growth through expanded production, without losing sight of operational efficiency and cost optimisation.

Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440

The new pump offers enhanced fuel efficiency, greater overall reliability, and easier starting in harsh conditions to a wide variety of equipment.

Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440

Kohler has introduced the Command PRO? EFI ECH440, the single-cylinder engine that integrates closed-loop electronic fuel injection technology (EFI).

GS Caltex's offerings for Infrastructure Sector

Nearly every business in construction sector is under increasing pressureto lower operating costs and increase efficiency. This often means doing more with fewer people and using equipment for longer duration.

GS Caltex's offerings for Infrastructure Sector

Nearly every business in construction sector is under increasing pressure to lower operating costs and increase efficiency. This often means doing more with fewer people and using equipment for longer duration.

Kohler showcases KDI engines at Agritechnica

Kohler presented its new platform of diesel engines at Agritechnica. These engines aredesigned to meet the requirements of a market that demands more application flexibilityand compliance with the various emissions limits, along with performance andproductivity.

Mine Maintenance a Blast

The new Hydroblaster high-pressure washer is designed specifically for the mining and construction industry.

Mine Maintenance a Blast

The new Hydroblaster high-pressure washer is designed specifically for the mining and construction industry.

Kohler Engines to exhibit innovations at Demopark 2017

Kohler will be showcasing its products at Demopark, which will take place in Eisenach, Germany, during June 11 to 13. The product portfolio on display will comprise its award winning innovative diesel engines, including vertical and horizontal gasoline engines, as well as its recently introduced trifuel engines, which highlights Kohler?s great effort in alternative fuels.

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England.

ALLEN riding trowel

Allen, a leader in professional quality site prep and concrete finishing equipment, announced the debut of their new HP205 riding trowel. The HP205 is a high performance, twin-engine ride-on power trowel.

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England. Clarke Energy is a multinational specialist in the engineering, construction, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants and is an authorised distributor of GE?s reciprocating engines in 19 countries worldwide.

Allen introduces high performance riding trowel

Allen a leader in professional quality site prep and concrete finishing equipment, announced the debut of their new HP205 Riding Trowel. The HP205 is a high performance, twin-engine ride-on power trowel.

Engines for Agricultural Applications

The range of KDI engines by KOHLER Engines is already the new technological benchmark for industrial applications in the range of 37-100 kW. The rapid success of this innovative engine solution is the result of engineering choices that meet the specific needs of manufacturers and end users.

KOHLER developes new version of KDI engine

KOHLER Engines has developed new versions of KDI engines intended specifically for agricultural applications and will be exhibiting at EIMA 2016. The range of KDI engines by KOHLER Engines is already the new technological benchmark for industrial applications in the range of powers from 37 to 100 kW.

High Performance Riding Trowel

Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC) announced the debut of their new HP105 Riding Trowel. The HP105 is a high performance twin engine ride-on power trowel. It is a work horse delivering a total of 53hp and built for concrete professionals.

Kohler Engines: Service 2.0

Having designed the family of KDI engines, technologically advanced and the benchmark for industry standards within the sector, Kohler Engines is implementing sweeping innovations in the field of technical assistance.

Innovations

Kohler Engines Technical ServicesKohler Engines has introduced innovations in the field of technical assistance.Innovative Seal Materials from Trelleborg

Kohler develops new engine range

The KDI Power Unit range of engines developed by Kohler Engines for the power generation market represents a ready-to-use, versatile, high-output solution for both end users and OEMs alike.

JCB joins hands with Kohler

JCB has announced a partnership with Kohler for small diesel engines of three- and four-cylinder engines from 31 to 55 kW for the company's range of compact construction equipment. The water-cooled Kohler Direct Injection (KDI) engines, which will be branded JCB Diesel by Kohler

JCB Steps up Engine Strategy Development

JCB forges a partnership with the Kohler-Lombardini Group, a leading global manufacturer to produce engines for its compact equipment.JCB has gone from being a new entrant in engine manufacturing to an innovative global producer with the first JCB engine rolling off the production line in the UK in November 2004.

Kohler? partners with equipment manufacturer JCB

Kohler? Engines and Italy-based Lombardini - a Kohler? Company, has begun manufacturing its KDI engines for British construction equipment company JCB.

Kohler's New Engines

Kohler Engines get ready to offer a complete range of engines with up to one tonne payload for the Indian automotive market. Kohler Engines, part of the Kohler Co, a $5-billion company head?quartered at Wisconsin, US,

We will launch CRDI technology-enabled engines for both automotive and nonautomotive applications.

With stateoftheart R&D centres in Italy, the US and India, we strive to give the very best in to the market in India and abroad. Our R&D is continuously working on development of compact, lightweight and fuel efficient engines,? says Sudipto Mukherjee, General Manager Marketing, Lombardini India. Excerpts from the interview. 0 - - 20041 14 102 2011-11-01 00:00:00.000 Behram Ardeshir An Engineering Marvel The first twin cylinder CRDI diesel engine launched in 2010, is an engineering marvel as it is compact, fuel efficient, powerful and is a flexi fuel engine that can run on diesel, CNG or LPG, writes Behram Ardeshir.

Cooper Corporation has a ninety year old pedigree. They have always relied on technology and innovation.  In 1922, Cooper made India's first diesel engine. In 2010, they produced India's first twin cylinder, CRDI, Euro IV compliant diesel engine.Cooper Corporation, a leading manu?facturer of engine components like liners, crankshafts, blocks, heads etc for decades, have now decided to set up a state of the art engine manufacturing facility. This is the first Greenfield engine manufacturing facility, other than a small scale operation, to be set up in decades anywhere in the world.

Ricardo of UK was assigned the task of designing the family of engines. The first engine is India's first twin cylinder CRDI diesel engine. This engine was launched in 2010 and is an engineering marvel as it is compact, fuel-efficient, powerful and is a flexi fuel engine that can run on diesel, CNG or LPG.

Farrokh Cooper, Chairman of Cooper Corporation was very clear at the outset. He wanted an engine that incorporated the latest international technology and one that was protected for future legislation as well. Thus Ricardo designed an engine that was Euro IV compliant and Euro V-protected. It was compact and fuel-efficient but Cooper wasn't ready to stop there. He wanted an engine that would work in both vehicular and off-road applications. Going a step further, he wanted the same engine to run on both diesel and gas! Cost of development was not a major factor. The result was a world's first, a twin cylinder CRDI engine that ran on diesel and gas, and was useable on-road and off-road. To top that, it met with all international legislation both present and future, it was compact and more efficient than most of its competition! Whilst most of the competition in India was counting their pennies and spending just what was needed to keep abreast of changing legislation, Cooper Corporation went the whole hog and produced a veritable engineering marvel. Now this engine has set a benchmark for the others to follow.

Once the engine was tested and validated, the engine plant was also ready to be commissioned. The detailed engineering and construction was carried out by Precision Automation and Robotics India of Pune. The team was led by
Dr Ranjit Date, Managing Director and Govind Oza was leading several teams connected with equipment design, layouts, detailed machinery and equipment design, material handling systems, electronic systems etc.

The brief given to them was four-fold:

a)The manufacturing line should be world-class, elegant with best use of technology to ensure satisfactory integration of the materials, design and components.

b)The emphasis would be on the state-of-the-art loading and unloading devices, clamping forces and special machines to ensure the wholesomeness and integration of the Ricardo design with the best engine components and aggregates made by Cooper and their vendors.

c)Cleanliness and a high level of protection from air laden contamination using modern air filtration systems in the ventilation provided in specific areas of assembly.

d)A common rail diesel injection that is a unique and priceless device for successful electronic engine management. This calls for surgical cleanliness in the storage, assembly and handling of the fuel injection system. For this purpose a high purity enclosure within the highly sanitised assembly hall has been designed and implemented.

This production line combines ergonomics and highly productive manual dexterity to augment the various powered mechanical systems for lifting, moving, clamping and measuring. This production line uses several IPV's (Inline Process Verification System) to make sure that the anufacturing process is carried out as per the Ricardo engineering specifications which are enshrined in the Ricardo engine build manual. At every stage after the manufacturing operations an automatic device is used for checking the integrity in assembly.

This production line is standard in that it has a conventional chain conveyor which is carrying on it the trolleys which are required for each engine. All the components of this engine are stored in kitting trolleys switched adjusted to the main assembly line trolley and have within easy reach the components and checking devices used for the assembly. The DC nut runners and other power tools are proved down from over head pneumatic and electric lines within easy reach they provide the necessary power carefully graduated as per the Ricardo tightening specifications.

The production capacity is 24,000 engines per annum and can easily be doubled to 48,000 when the market demand increases. There is further scope for increasing by robotizing selected assembly operations as and when needed. This flexibility has been built in to the system.

The present production line manufactures two cylinder normally aspirated engines and turbocharged engines for industrial automotive and other applications. The same line produces both normally aspirated and the turbocharged engines.

The exclusive requirements of the turbocharged engine as special piston assemblies, turbochargers and such components are stored and made available at specific locations before the engine goes to receive the exclusive fuel injection equipment for such applications. This equipment fitted in the Delphi room for fuel injection equipment assembly and fitment.

The manufacturing operations are not labour intensive in fact they are not even skill intensive. The requirement of manual dexterity is in fact not necessary in the operation of this production system but the workmen concern have to be thinking creative and able to use modern machines and devices to ensure perfection and integrity in assembly and quality.

That the production line is not labour intensive is borne out by the fact that at full capacity not more than eight workmen will be needed for the manufacturing of these engines. The next engine to be produced by Cooper will be their topline six cylinder diesel engine producing 180 to 308 BHP. This engine is currently undergoing endurance testing and should be launched in the near future. This will be followed by the four-cylinder diesel engine producing 121 to 208 BHP.Both engines will continue in the tradition of the twin cylinder by being compact, fuel efficient and low on emissions.

Today, the twin cylinder engine is being incorporated in Cooper Corporation's own range of gensets and talks are on with some major four wheel manufacturers to use this engine in their new range of vehicles. Cooper also has their own small commercial vehicle rolling out next year fitted with this engine. Again this vehicle will feature an ergonomic design and features hitherto available only in passenger cars.

Cooper believes in the future. As an effective insulation from the vagaries of economic cycles, the company has consistently ploughed back its profits into operations and has invested in the latest state of the art technology. It has taken several measures to promote conservation of resources like installation of voltage stabilisers, automatic power correction panels, energy efficient light fittings and 15 windmills. The company has always been technology-driven having won numerous awards and recognition of services by many multinational customers from around the world. Furthermore, the company is ISO 9001:2000 and already certified by TS 16949.

Engines of growth

Studies show that at present as per 2010 figures, diesel engines in India emit a total of 357,959 tonne of pollution. If we were to use diesel engines with lower emissions, then this figure would be reduced to 116,325 tonne. Couple this with the fact that there are over 400,000 diesel powered vehicles being produced every year and 250,000 diesel powered gensets

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