March/April 2022

FPT Industrial

FPT Industrial Powers Case Construction's New E-Series Crawler Excavators

The new E-Series incorporates Stage V engines, which offer greater displacement while meeting stringent emissions requirements.

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OEM Construction Equipment Telematics Evolves

Open systems, shared standards, satellite and intelligence are driving new construction equipment business models.

1. One of Mr. R. G.’s numerous outside-the-box, as it were, ideas was a Tournapull-powered means of pouring concrete buildings in place as a quick remedy to housing shortages. His system to achieve this revolved around the Tournalayer, a wildly overwidth trailer for A and B Tournapulls. The Tournalayer carried the complete outside forms for the structure to be poured, and after the inner forms for the outer walls had been erected the Tournalayer would be backed so as to position the outer forms above them, and then the outer forms would be lowered over the inner.

Tournapull Attachments

Robert G. LeTourneau made several advancements in attachment designs for construction equipment.

Engine manufacturers continue to advance aftertreatment and engine designs to meet current and future emissions regulations.

Aftertreatment System Designs Will Evolve to Meet Customer and Emissions Requirements

Increasingly stringent emissions regulations and customer needs will bring about the need for new aftertreatment system technologies.

Use of radial tires are increasing in applications such as mining because of their combination of benefits like low rolling resistance and improved traction.

Advancements in Tracks and Tires Improve Machine Performance and Operator Experience

Track and tire designs continue to evolve to meet ever-changing customer and off-highway equipment requirements.

The Allison FracTran has a power rating of 3,300 hp but is capable of up to 3,500 hp.

Purpose-Built Transmission Improves Operations for Hydraulic Fracturing Customers

The Allison FracTran transmission was designed to meet the higher horsepower and improved maintenance requirements of the hydraulic fracturing industry.

While propane-powered vehicles utilize an internal combustion engine, the combustion of propane does not produce the same level of harmful chemicals as diesel or gasoline which eliminates the need for complex aftertreatment to meet tailpipe emission standards.

Propane Autogas Versus Battery Electric Drivetrains

Propane and electric vehicle drivetrains are different in design, but offer their own set of benefits when used in the appropriate duty cycles.

Doosan Bobcat unveiled its all-electric T7X compact track load at the Consumer Electronic Show 2022.

Compact Battery Electric Machines Gain Ground in Construction

While not yet mainstream, battery-electric compact machines prove they are here to stay in the construction industry.

The eJLTV is built upon the JLTV platform and utilizes commercially available products.

Oshkosh Defense Unveils Silent Drive Hybrid-Electric JLTV

The eJLTV will provide extended silent watch, enhanced fuel economy and increased exportable power for various military operations.

Off-highway applications provide a solid use case for autonomy due to the controlled environments in which most machines are used.

New Danfoss Machine Controller Eases Autonomous Vehicle Development

Danfoss Power Solutions sees many benefits to the use of autonomy, and as such has developed a new machine controller to aid development of autonomous machines.