Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from October 2006

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from October 2006

Oshkosh, by gosh.(Oshkosh Truck)(AK Specialty Vehicles)
October 1, 2006... The truck business is all over the news again. MAN is reportedly looking at Scania, Volvo is being pressured to buy something or give the money back, Navistar has its deal with MAN, and there are moves and countermoves amongst all of those plus...

Construction equipment exports up 10%: AEM.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... Exports of U.S.-made construction machinery totaled 36.68 billion for the first half of 2006, a 10% increase compared to January through June of 2005, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The AEM North American-based...

More dig from ditch witch.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... Expanding its Ditch Witch excavator-tool carrier line to two, The Charles Machine Works Inc. has introduced the new XT1600 machine, now the largest in the series at 9500 lb. Like the XT850, first introduced in 2003, the new XT1600...

Bob Schulz; 1924-2006.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... Former Diesel Progress publisher and president of Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications Robert E. Schulz, has passed away on Aug. 7, 2006 at the age of 82, in Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco. Born in Kenosha, Wis., Schulz served in the Army Air...

OEM Fabricators Inc.(POWERLINES)(manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a Doosan S700L lathe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... OEM Fabricators Inc., Woodville, Wis., has enhanced its precision manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a Doosan S700L lathe. The new two-axis CNC lathe, weighing more than 30,000 lb., features a solid single-box bed and a...

The website for Alliance Parts, a private label brand of Freightliner LLC, is designed to support commercial vehicle owners, maintenance supervisors and fleet managers with replacement parts needs.(POWERLINES)
October 1, 2006... The website for Alliance Parts, a private label brand of Freightliner LLC, is designed to support commercial vehicle owners, maintenance supervisors and fleet managers with replacement parts needs. The recently enhanced website,...

Dateline.(calendar)(Calendar)
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Bulldozers just keep pushing on through.(Deere)(Komatsu)
October 1, 2006... The word "bulldozer" originally came from the habit of stronger bulls pushing their lesser rivals backward in not-so-serious contests of strength outside of the mating season. What happens during the mating season is a different matter, which...

New Z master mowers from Toro.(TURF EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The Toro Co. will unveil new mowers in its extensive Z Master commercial zero turn riding mower series at the International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo this month in Louisville, Ky. With only preliminary information available on the new...

Taylor named JCB's first COO.(DIESEL HR)
October 1, 2006... Matthew Taylor, 46, has been appointed JCB chief operating officer effective Jan. 1, 2007. In addition to maintaining his current role as managing director, JCB Sales, Taylor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of JCB worldwide...

Mow better greensmower: Jacobsen makes series of improvements to G-Plex III riding greensmower targeting ease of use, maintainability.(TURF EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... In golf, the condition of the green matters. Indeed, in many athletic and recreational activities, ground conditions can make a significant difference. Understanding that, Jacobsen, the Charlotte, N.C., turf equipment manufacturer, has...

More than mere muscle: Kohler's new Command Pro engines deliver bigger power, but also put a premium on serviceability.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... Whenever a company takes the wraps off a new engine line, it's a big deal. It's an even bigger deal when the new engines raise the bar in terms of engine displacement and horsepower. The Engine Division of Kohler Co. has developed the...

Bigger roar from the Wildcat: Scag adds new power options to Wildcat ZTR mower expanding its horsepower offering to 25 to 30 hp.(TURF EQUIPMENT)(Wildcat compact zero-turn mower )
October 1, 2006... Scag Power Equipment, Mayville, Wis., has expanded its Wildcat compact zero-turn mower with two new horsepower options. With the new 26 hp Kawasaki and 30 hp Kohler engines, Scag now offers four power nodes for the Wildcat mower line, which is...

Going yard in a hurry: WMI's Turf Installer can lay 1000 sq.yd. of sod in about an hour: "faster than it can be unloaded".(TURF EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... Installing turf in a sports stadium or golf course can be daunting to say the least, as it typically involves laying hundreds of rolls of sod. In many cases, it's still a people-intensive, hard job, with much of the dirty work still done by...

For work and play: Bobcat's newest UTV offers traditional work capabilities, but also knows how to kick back for fun on weekends.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... Over nearly five decades, Bobcat Co. has established itself as one of the premier suppliers of rugged, heavy-duty compact equipment designed to help professionals in the construction, landscaping, utility, ag, municipal and related industries...

More muscle from Gehl.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... Completing the upgrade of its E series, Gehl Co. has released the 7810E skid-steer loader (SSL), the largest of its nine-model lineup. Coming in at a full 99 hp, the 7810E, which Gehl said offers greater torque and lift capacity is also one of...

John Deere's Construction & Forestry Group and Qualcomm Inc. have announced an alliance to create an equipment and machine monitoring and information delivery system that will be sold across North America by certified John Deere construction and forestry dealers.(POWERLINES)
October 1, 2006... John Deere's Construction & Forestry Group and Qualcomm Inc. have announced an alliance to create an equipment and machine monitoring and information delivery system that will be sold across North America by certified John Deere construction...

Swiftly advancing diesel technology: JCB's speed team secures land speed record for diesel at Bonneville; DieselMax vehicle reaches 350 mph.(JCB DieselMax )
October 1, 2006... The recent successful attempt to secure a land speed record and earn the title "World's Fastest Diesel" has highlighted a number of significant engineering challenges faced by the team behind the bid. Teams from both Ricardo and JCB worked...

Big and small from case: Case Construction Equipment unveils new machines, upgrades heavy-duty and compact lines; new wheel loaders, dozers, artic trucks, compact track loaders.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... Developing both its heavy-duty and compact equipment lines, Case Construction Equipment has introduced a flurry of new models and machine upgrades. The company recently unveiled its new E series wheel loaders, upgrades on the 1850K series 3...

More power in a smaller package.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... With production already under way, Pendergrass, Ga.-based Takeuchi Mfg. Ltd. has launched the new TB153FR zero-swing compact excavator. The new machine replaces the TB53FR model featuring a higher 38.8 hp engine and increased 5665 lb. arm dig...

Volvo power for Volvo skid-steer loaders.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... In the first redesign since the initial launch in 2003, Volvo Construction Equipment has re-engineered its five-model skid-steer loader (SSL) line integrating its own engines and making more than 30 design enhancements. The new B series...

New video-based measuring system.(TECHNOLOGY)
October 1, 2006... Precision tool, gauge and measuring instrument manufacturer L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced the Galileo EZ video-based measuring system to its metrology product line. The new Galileo EZ system integrates a live video camera feed with automatic...

Direct data-bus instruments tap into communications highway.(INSTRUMENTATION)
October 1, 2006... Maxima Technologies, Lancaster, Pa., is now in production with its new Direct Data-Bus Instruments (DDBI) designed for applications to machines and vehicles powered by electronic engines using the newer SAE J1939 format. They are also suitable...

Key changes at ArvinMeritor.(DIESEL HR)
October 1, 2006... ArvinMeritor Inc. has announced a series of executive changes within its global operations, as well as the formation of a new Emissions Technology Group. Personnel changes announced by Chairman, CEO and President Chip McClure included the...

Ingersoll Rand.(DIESEL HR)
October 1, 2006... INGERSOLL RAND: Mike Youhouse has been appointed application/development engineer for Onboard Power Solutions products at Ingersoll Rand. In this position, Youhouse will be responsible for developing this line of M. Youhouse compressor,...

Production launch of KTA38GC and KTA50 power module under way at Cummins.(STATIONERY POWER)
October 1, 2006... The Global Petroleum Show in Calgary this summer provided a fitting backdrop for the production launch of the 850 hp KTA38GC gas engine and the KTA50 1.1 MW SCR power module for land-based and offshore drilling applications. The message...

Polyurethane potting compounds.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... Epoxies Etc. has developed a series of flexible polyurethane potting compounds. These potting, casting and encapsulating compounds are made with unfilled materials designed to provide hydrolytic stability and low moisture permeability. With an...

Trimmer head and electric starter.(Starting Industrial Co. Ltd)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... A full automatic trimmer head from Starting Industrial Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of recoil starters for industrial engines and trimmer heads, features a simpler design for an easier replacement of the nylon cord. The trimmer head also vibrates...

Safety fastener and pin clevises.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... Designed for use when a link needs to be easily disconnected in turf, ag and construction equipment, Tuthill Controls Group's clevises have optional and removable clevis pins, which are held in place with a locking spring clip. Made from...

Centrifugal blowers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... SPAL centrifugal blowers are designed to provide a solution to heating, cooling and ventilating trucks, off-highway equipment and other mobile applications. Available SPAL models include 12- and 24-volt, single- and double-wheel blowers to suit...

After treatment-friendly lube oil: Petro-Canada's next-generation Duron-E formulated for 2007 diesels, but is also backward compatible with older engines.(FUELS & LUBES)
October 1, 2006... Petro-Canada has launched its next-generation heavy-duty engine oil brand for the API C J-4 category (formerly known as PC-10). Duron-E is formulated to complement the current Duron line of premium heavy-duty engine oils for both on-road and...

California.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... While the federal government rules stipulating the sale of ultra-low sulfur diesel full cite Oct. 15 as the implementation date, the ULSD era actually began six weeks earlier as California led the nation by mandating the use of ultra-low sulfur...

Sprague Energy Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... A Northeastern petroleum distributor has become the first petroleum company in the nation to earn the status of "certified marketer" for selling biodiesel. Sprague Energy Inc., a New Hampshire-based energy wholesaler, earned the certified...

Environmental Solutions Worldwide.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... Environmental Solutions Worldwide said its wholly owned subsidiary ESW Canada has received an order valued at $1.22 million for TempMax catalyst-enabling exhaust tubes. The order was placed by NewStream Enterprises, International Truck and...

Rypos.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)(air pollution from engines used to generate electricity )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Rypos has been selected to receive a Texas state grant to test its advanced diesel engine emissions filters for their ability to cut air pollution from engines used to generate electricity and run oil and construction industry equipment....

Ethanol.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... World ethanol production will exceed 15 billion gal. in 2007, and the U.S. will edge out Brazil as the leading producer, according to information from McIlvaine Co.'s Biofuels World Markets and Projects. Big companies will be providing the...

Sud-Chemie Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... Sud-Chemie Inc., Needham, Mass., has been granted performance verification of its catalyzed diesel particulate filter (DPF), the EnviCat-DPF, by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The CARB Verification covers Level 3, which offers a...

Impco Technologies Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
October 1, 2006... Impco Technologies Inc. said it was implementing a proposed corporate reorganization and name change to Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. The company said its shareholders had approved a previously announced reorganization and establishment of a...

Resistors for vehicle, engine controls.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... Stackpole Electronics Inc. has introduced the MPR series of radial leaded metal plate resistors with low resistance value series. These resistors have a ceramic flameproof case and are completely Rolls compliant. The series ranges in power from...

Diesel lubricity additives.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... The Lubrizol Corp. offers its Lubrizol 539 Series of diesel fuel lubricity additives. The 539 Series additives are formulated to protect fuel injectors and the overall fuel system by replacing the lubricity properties of diesel fuel lost with...

Electrical connector assembly kit.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
October 1, 2006... An electrical connector assembly kit, from Red Dot Corp. is now available. Included in the kit are an assortment of connector bodies, receptacles, plug assemblies, housings, terminals, seals and locks, which are all contained in a metal case....

Software creates custom equipment gauges.(INSTRUMENTATION)
October 1, 2006... Teleflex Electronic Systems has introduced a Windows configuration tool for the CANtrak range of large-format, automotive-grade LCD human-machine interfaces. The company said the software allows application-specific instrumentation gauges...

Oil sampling valve.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
October 1, 2006... Information has been released regarding the Wear Chek branded oil sampling valve from Fluid Line Products. This valve has a push-button control for sampling of engine oil and transmission and hydraulic fluids. The valve has an operating...

Spark plugs.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
October 1, 2006... The 2005/2006 Spark Plug Catalog (#221101) available from Bosch targets light trucks, vans, cars and recreational equipment such as motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, lawn and garden equipment and mopeds. Color photos of step-by-step spark plug...

Fastener devices.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
October 1, 2006... A catalog with installation photos, application information and U.S. and metric specifications is available from Jergens. The catalog details its line of fasteners including Kwik-Lok pins, spring-loaded devices, threaded inserts and components,...

Heavy-duty fuel filters.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)(manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... A brochure has been released by Luber-finer, a manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for on- and off-highway applications, focusing on heavy-duty fuel filters including the TotalTec fuel filter. The brochure has an ordering chart...

Textron Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Textron Inc. announced that the Jacobsen business unit has sold its commercial grounds care product lines to Commercial Grounds Care Inc., an affiliate of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc., Southampton, Pa. The sale includes the Jacobsen Johnson Creek,...

Kenworth.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Kenworth will install the new PACCAR PX-6 and PX-8 medium-duty engines in Kenworth's conventional Class 6 and 7 vehicles in January 2007. The PX-6 and PX-8 engines are built by Cummins and branded PACCAR as part of a supply agreement reached...

Oilgear Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Oilgear Co., Milwaukee, Wis., said it has agreed to be acquired by Mason Wells, a private equity firm, also in Milwaukee, in a cash deal valued at about $31.1 million. Oilgear, a manufacturer of fluid power components and electronic controls,...

AGCO Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... AGCO Corp. has announced a new branding strategy focusing on three out of the 21 brands the company offers. The AGCO, Massey Ferguson and Challenger brands will now become the mainstay for the company, with its other product lines such as...

Case.(three-year contract is valued at $15.5 million)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Case's construction equipment operations said it has been selected by the U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to "reset" more than 200 M4K rough-terrain forklifts to "mission-capable condition." The three-year contract is...

JCB.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... JCB must like this car stuff. Fresh off setting a land-speed record for diesel-powered cars, British construction machinery group JCB said it was interested in buying Jaguar from Ford Motor Co. "I have expressed an interest in the purchase of...

Kenworth.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Kenworth said it is expanding its production plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, by nearly 30%. The project will add 105,000 sq.ft, to the 372,000 sq.ft, plant. The expansion project will add new manufacturing technologies and processes with an...

Caterpillar Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. is reportedly planning to buy Texas Machining Enterprise Inc., San Antonio, Texas. Texas Machining machines diesel engine blocks from operations in Saltillo and Monclova, Mexico, and are then sent to a Cat facility in South...

LBX Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(manufacturers of Link-Belt earthmoving)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... LBX Co., manufacturers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material-handling equipment, has begun construction of a 50,000 sq.ft, service parts distribution center to be located at its recently completed corporate headquarters in Lexington,...

Impco Technologies Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
October 1, 2006... Impco Technologies Inc. said it was implementing a proposed corporate reorganization and name change to Fuel Systems Solutions Inc.