Landscape Management, June 2010
LMREPORTS YOUR GUIDE TO PRODUCT RESEARCH MAINTENANCE MOWER ENGINES John Deere Power Systems JDPS introduces the generator drive power ratings for its entire lineup of Interim Tier 4 diesel engines The new power ratings are the latest addition to its extensive lineup of standby and prime gen set engines that meet emissions regulations around the world In addition John Deere will continue to offer a full lineup of reliable engines for use in standby applications since emergency stationary applications are not required to use Interim Tier 4 engines with aftertreatment devices For a full listing of engines and ratings visit John Deere online today JohnDeere com jdpower LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET JUNE 2010 24 Caterpillar The C34B C44 ACERT and C66 ACERT are three new additions to the Cat Tier 4 Interim Stage IIIB technology industrial engine lineup Ranging from 60 to 174hp they are available with a wide choice of options that are suitable for compact and midrange equipment Compared to existing Tier 3 Stage IIIA engines these new engines produce fuel consumption improvements across the entire horsepower band They will begin production and distribution prior to 2012 when Tier 4 Interim Stage IIIB emissions standards take effect for this power category of engines In addition the C71 ACERT and C93 ACERT will be available prior to 2011 when Tier 4 Interim Stage IIIB emissions standards take effect for this power category of engines Cat com industrial oem Schiller Grounds Care BOB CAT has reached its goal of 2011 EPA exhaust emission engine compliance throughout its mower line This year through advanced engine technology that includes new Kawasaki FX FS Series engines as well as units that feature digital fuel injection and propane power offerings the line even more so will live up to its green machine designation The new Predator Pro 37hp DFI with digital fuel injection will provide an increase in fuel economy of up to 30 while significantly increasing engine performance through an Electronic Governor E Gov Plus the new LP 61 zero turn riding mower features a 30hp Generac 990 propane engine that uses the same common liquid withdrawal propane tanks and technology that propane forklift trucks use BOBCATTurf com Briggs Stratton Commercial Power Four new Vanguard single cylinder engines with gross horsepower ratings ranging from 55 to 100hp feature the patent pending TransportGuard system an integrated switch that simultaneously shuts off the ignition and fuel A high mounted canister style air cleaner has 27 more filter area than several competitive units An all metal fuel tank reduces emissions saves fuel and is mounted directly to the engine block and the heat treated PTO bearing races ensure long lasting equipment performance VanguardEngines com B3C Fuel Solutions LLC Mechanic in a Bottle is designed to clean a fuel system and combustion chamber thoroughly and counteract the negative side effects of bio fuels The anticorrosive metal deactivator cleans machine carburetors revitalizes old fuel and dissolves varnish and shellac safely It improves octane stabilizes fuel and provides upper cylinder lubricity MechanicInABottle com
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