FOCUS ON FUEL
Our leadership team takes a closer look at the burning issue for OEMs
Our Stage V 430 diesel engine has scooped the industry’s top prize
OEMs are placing JCB engines at the heart of their equipment
Innovation has been the cornerstone of JCB’s success for more than 75 years. Our reputa tion has been built on firsts. Nowhere has this been more evident than in our steadfast com mitment to emissions reduction through more advanced and efficient power sources. Our com pany's motto “Jamais content” – never content – has driven our approach.
JCB’s award-winning clean diesel engines led the way. We were also the first to market with a range of zero emission compact equipment. Most recently, we unveiled the world’s first hydrogen engine capable of powering our world-leading backhoe loader and Loadall ranges.
Yet while JCB may be synonymous with agri cultural and construction equipment, our evo lution into OEM engine and drivetrain systems means we are now in a position to impact many more sectors too.
Whether it be clean diesel, electric or hydro gen; power sources developed, engineered and supported by JCB Power Systems will be at the
forefront of the road to zero in virtually every sec tor and on every continent in the world. Indeed, our developments in hydrogen power represent a zero emission, sustainable innovation which we believe will change the face of global industry.
We are in a uniquely privileged position to power machines and equipment that touch everyone’s lives – from boats to pumps to diggers working in factories, farms, quarries and more. Products that build infrastructure, enhance pro ductivity, protect livelihoods and improve stand ards of living. Most importantly, products that do so in a way that will help protect the planet for future generations.
In this inaugural issue of Torque magazineyou’ll see the difference we are already making around the world and the plans we have in place for game-changing future developments.
I hope it sparks excitement and ideas that can make a difference for your business too.
Lord Bamford, ChairmanHow has JCB Power Systems bounced back from Covid-19 and what does the future look like?
JCB Power Systems has won Engine of the Year at the sector’s leading global awards ceremony.
Lord Bamford explains how the hydrogen technology pioneered by JCB will help drive industry towards a zero-carbon future.
Exploring HVO fuel and its compatibility with JCB engines.
JCB has supplied its engines to power emergency evacuation drives on ski lifts.
Advanced Mini Piling Systems has selected a Stage V JCB engine to power its brand new piling rig.
JCB engines are providing critical frost protection for vineyards in the wine regions of California.
Sidermeccanica and JCB Power Systems have forged a longstanding relationship to deliver reliability and performance.
A Californian manufacturing firm has chosen the 74hp JCB Tier 4 Final engine for its belt loaders supplied to the agricultural sector.
JCB Power Systems has strengthened its OEM team with two appointments to support its ambitious growth plans.
JCB Power Systems distributor wins International Engine Distributor of the Year at the Diesel Progress Summit.
JCB Power Systems’ expansion continues apace with six new distributors further enhancing its global support network.
JCB distributor Power Torque has surged to an impressive milestone, selling its 5000th JCB Power Systems engine.
JCB has extended its offering in India to develop and supply OEM engines.
There is a major milestone for JCB Power Systems to celebrate as part of the successful production of its award-winning engines.
How have the last 12 months been for JCB Power Systems as a business?
We have enjoyed an extremely busy 12 months with a full order book and the continual growth of our sales post Covid. Of course, there have been challenges along the way as we feel the global effects of a supply chain struggling to keep up with demand and the shipping channels experiencing ongoing delays and capacity constraints. The good news is that through the magnificent work of the team we have managed to maintain lead times, grow the business and are continuing to work with our customers on new solutions for the future.
Are we still seeing the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the global OEM engine?
The most obvious of these are the parts shortages within supply chains and shipping limitations. This affects both goods coming in as well as shipping finished products. Travel is freeing up now and it is great to have the chance to start to meet face-to-face again but staying ahead of changing local restrictions and requirements has presented challenges given the global nature of our business.
How would you describe the current outlook for the sector? Which geopolitical factors do you think will have most impact and how?
We envisage continued growth as the demand
for engines remains strong. It is possible that prolonged delivery times from OEMs has slightly masked a potential softening in the market follow ing the post-Covid bounce, but ultimately demand is strong and the opportunity for growth is still there. Of course, the Russia/Ukraine situation will have knock-on effects for many years to come in so many ways. It is still too early to tell quite how far reaching this will be.
What have been the highlights from the last year for JCB Power Systems from an operational and commercial perspective? There have been so many! From being able to maintain stock against the pressures of a con strained supply chain to the many new custom ers we have gained. We have won awards and entered new territories with the expansion of our distributor network. We have celebrated the first new engine sales into new industries and to new customers and have enjoyed supporting them on their machine development journeys in new applications. All of this has led to the continued growth of the business which has been fantastic to see and a testament to the skills and efforts of the entire team.
JCB Power Systems recently hit the milestone of 750,000 engines manufactured. How significant is that for the business? It shows just how much the demand for JCB
engines has grown in such a short space of time in both JCB products but the OEM market as well. Having achieved 10-fold growth in as many years in the OEM market is a seismic achievement that cannot be underestimated.
What did global recognition in the form of the Diesel Progress Summit Engine of the Year Award mean for you and the team?
It is great to see such an excellent product receive an award like this. The engine products that JCB produce really do stand out as being at the fore front of innovation. We listen to our customers’ needs and we deliver on our promises and the award win reflects that.
Are there any exciting developments on the horizon for JCB Power Systems that you can share?
As a business we are continually innovating and looking at what we can do to support our OEMs in the future. We have been extremely vocal in our views on the direction the propulsion sector should go in the future, and we are fully commit ted on our “Road to Zero.” We have demon strated our capabilities around electrification and are now the standard bearers for hydrogen com bustion engines. This will of course be reflected in new products specifically focused on the OEM market and the chance to unleash powerful pos sibilities for our customers.
We spoke to JCB Group Director Powertrain, Ian Pratt, about how the business bounced back from the challenges of Covid-19 and is looking ahead to an exciting future.
JCB Power Systems has won Engine of the Year at the sector’s leading global awards ceremony.
As part of the Diesel Progress Summit held on 26th October in Rosemont, Illinois, it was announced that JCB won Engine of the Year in the under 175 hp cat egory with our EU Stage V compliant, JCB 430 DIESELMAX engine.
Now in its third year the Diesel Progress Summit celebrates excellence and innovation in the field of engines and powertrain technologies used in construction, agriculture, mining, as well as on-highway commercial vehicles and other types of powered equipment.
The nominations for the awards were received from all over the world during the summer and were submitted by the companies themselves or from other manufacturers.
The nominations were evaluated by a panel of judges that included: Dave Hoffman, former Director, Global Sales, Marketing and Customer Support at John Deere Power Systems; Steve Neva, International Standards and Regulations Manager at Doosan Bobcat North America; and Jim Saunders, Business Development at MurCal. The panel was chaired by Mike Brezonick, Vice President of Editorial for the KHL Power Division.
Judging was based primarily on the quality of the application provided and called on the industry experience and expertise of the judges.
This Engine of the Year <175hp award was for new diesel, natural gas or alternative fuel engines for on-highway commercial vehicles
or off-highway vehicles (including construction, mining, agriculture), as well as stationary uses (oil & gas, power generation) and marine. The engine must have been commercially available since the middle of 2020. Judges considered innovations relating to engine design, emis sions, telemetry/connectivity, control tech nology, packaging, IoT systems, and ease of maintenance and ownership considerations.
Our award-winning EU Stage V compliant, JCB 430 DIESELMAX engine is 24% smaller and 30% lighter than its predecessor yet offers 10% higher torque output plus an 8% real world fuel saving. Compared to all major competitors, it brings higher torque at low engine speeds, greater fuel efficiency across its performance spectrum and brings significantly reduced service and main tenance
JCB’scosts.particulate control technology features low particulate creation during combustion, an oxidation catalyst, filter and an integrated engine and regeneration control system.
For seamless integration for OEMs, it fits within the envelope of the engine it replaces yet delivers a power-to-weight ratio increase of 41% and a power density increase of 47%.
These strengths combine to meet the needs of a variety of OEMs resulting in rapid sales in the 12 months since its launch. Each unit is also backed by unrivalled technical expertise and support from JCB’s global dealer network.
British engineered and manufactured, the engines are supported by a worldwide engine distribution network that specialises in engine sales and support, providing a further level of local support to OEMs and customers. JCB Power Systems can also offer an additional level of inte gration flexibility with the capability of additional components, engine assembly dress modifica tions and specialist installation design and testing – opening powerful possibilities for its customers.
JCB Power Systems Engineering Director – Powertrain, Ryan Ballard said: “We set out to develop an engine which met the precise needs of our customers and offered genuine advantages. The Stage V JCB 430 DIESELMAX engine deliv ered on that goal.
“Not only have we introduced a high perfor mance, ultra-efficient and low emissions engine solution, but we have done so in a way that makes life much easier for our OEM customers. Making integration with their equipment as seamless as possible and providing full support before, during and after manufacture.
“For the engine to receive this prestigious acco lade at the leading global awards in our sector is a tremendous boost. It reaffirms our belief in the product and recognises the expertise and effort that has gone into its development, design and manufacture. It also reinforces to our customers that they have chosen the best sub 175hp engine on the market.”
JCB’s Chairman Lord Bamford explains how the hydrogen technology pioneered by JCB will help drive industry towards a zero-carbon future.
You only have to turn on the news or read a newspaper to know that the threat of climate change is an increasingly real and pressing issue. With the target for the UK to be net zero by 2050 the onus is on all of us to reduce our carbon emissions.
As the Chairman of one of the world’s largest construction and agricultural equipment manufac turers, I feel this particularly keenly. JCB Power Systems manufactures diesel engines. We are currently producing more than 300 per day for our own range of machinery and other leading OEM firms. However, with the commitment from governments around the world to end the
use of diesel and petrol in cars, it is clear that we need to look at alternative means of powering our machines and those of our OEM customers.
So, in July 2020, a team of JCB engineers set to work designing an engine that runs entirely on hydrogen. By December of that year the first working prototype was being tested.
While other manufacturers’ previous attempts to produce hydrogen engines have been unsuc cessful – as they simply tried to convert pet rol engines – the team at JCB has managed to develop a high-performance, purpose-engineered zero-CO 2 hydrogen fuel engine, which just emits steam from the tailpipe.
For the industries we serve – be it our construc tion and agricultural ones or those of our custom ers such as manufacturing, quarrying, marine and many more - batteries are not always a viable option. In order to power heavy machinery, the batteries would need to be enormous and would therefore prove heavy in situ and expensive both to manufacture and to run.
There would also be issues when it came to recharging, as the machines often operate well away from existing infrastructure – be that on farmland, in quarries or on large and remote con struction sites – and, of course, it would be imprac tical and unsafe to run electricity cables across the fields or the building site to charge the machines.
In addition, for an engineer who is used to pet rol or diesel engines, to re-train on electric models means dispensing with much of what they know and effectively starting from scratch. The logisti cal problems would be colossal, especially in the developingHydrogenworld.engines solve all these problems as they work on the internal combustion principle and will feel familiar to anyone who is used to die sel or petrol engines. Plus, the cost is roughly the same as traditional engines running on fossil fuels. Unlike batteries, they are not inflationary.
The combustion of hydrogen produces no carbon dioxide. For green hydrogen production, we can even utilise surplus renewable energy gen erated by solar or wind power which is currently going unused.
Now that the technology is here, the next step is to encourage global governments and authori ties to take it up. While the benefits of hydrogen power are clear to see, it is still a relatively new technology. So, it is crucial that we start to take the lead in getting the message out there.
We were delighted to demonstrate our hydro gen-powered backhoe loader and Loadall tele scopic handler prototype machines at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow. The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.
My hope is that hydrogen power will start to be seen as a genuinely viable alternative to elec tric or battery-powered machinery in appropriate sectors and JCB is investing £100 million in its pro ject to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines. A team of 100 engineers is already working on the exciting development with the recruitment of up to 50 more engineers now underway as we target the end of 2022 for the first machines to be made available to customers.
This commitment reinforces my conviction that hydrogen power will be a key part of the solution to respond to the ongoing threat of cli mate change.
I challenged our engineers to develop a hydro gen combustion engine because I believe the tech nology offers the quickest way to reach emissions reduction targets. Here in the UK, JCB is at the forefront of the drive to reach zero emissions by 2050 and Britain can be firmly at the forefront of the global hydrogen revolution.
HVO is generating increasing interest across the globe as an alternative to con ventional fuels. However, as it remains relatively new to the market, our customers still have many questions around its use. We’ve put together a brief overview to help clarify, spread the word and help in your decision-making process.
Unsurprisingly, the first question we are often asked is, ‘what is it?’ HVO stands for hydrotreated (or hydrogenated) vegetable oil. But it is also referred to as renewable diesel or HEFA (hydro processed esters and fatty acids). Thanks to its die sel-like qualities and similar storage stability, and providing it meets specification EN15940, HVO can be used as a drop-in fuel to replace conven tional fossil fuel diesel, without any engine mod ifications. It is worth noting that HVO is not the same as biodiesel which is chemically different and produced in a different way.
HVO is produced using a variety of feedstocks including vegetable oils such as rapeseed, soya beans, non-food oils and waste fats such as animal fats or used cooking oils. It is made through a twostage process known as hydro treatment, where feedstocks are saturated with hydrogen at high temperatures of over 300ºc, followed by a fur ther stage which changes the chemical structure, in order to give the end-product the desired fuel qualities. This highly controlled HVO fuel produc tion process ensures a consistent and high-quality product which can meet specification EN15940.
The reduction in overall carbon emissions of HVO fuels (when compared to traditional diesel) can be up to 90% albeit, this may vary in line with the feedstock used to make the fuel. It is important to obtain a chain of custody certificate. Selecting HVO which is certified to the international sustain ability & carbon certification standard (ISCC) helps
ensure you are buying sustainably sourced HVO.
Providing it conforms to EN15940 HVO is com patible with JCB 430, 444 and 448 engines from Stage IIIB to Stage V. That means the majority of JCB’s own machines currently produced and those of our OEM customers in emissions regulated ter ritories can embrace this carbon-reducing fuel.
Already it is proving popular as end users around the world demand the cleanest possible equipment to meet their own environmental commitments. From JCB construction customers like Luddon Construction and George Leslie pow ering their heavy-duty excavators to JCB Power System’s direct customer Bucher Municipal – one of the world’s leading road sweeper manufactur ers – switching to HVO across many of its models, we are seeing a massive shift as businesses take major strides to protect the planet and begin to focus on fuel like never before.
JCB’s Chief Innovation and Growth Officer, Tim Burnhope outlines the critical role which the off-highway sector can play on the road to zero carbon emissions.
HVO is compatible with JCB 430, 444 and 448 engines from Stage IIIB to Stage V.
JCB has supplied its engines to power emergency evacuation drives on ski lifts across the United States.
Given the critical nature of ski lifts – not just to enable the smooth operation of alpine resorts but also from a health and safety perspective – their uninterrupted operation is non-negotiable.Whateverthe circumstances there must be a method of getting people down from the moun tain swiftly and safely. It is essential that a ski or chairlift must remain functional – even when its primary mechanisms have failed.
That is why Skytrac – one of the leading pro viders of ski lifts and associated services in the United States – turned to JCB engines as the power source for the emergency evacuation drives fitted to its lifts.
Skytrac’s relationship with JCB Power Systems began in the summer of 2020 with the installation of a 74hp JCB ECOMAX power unit as the ultra-de pendable auxiliary emergency evacuation drive for a new ski lift at Snowy Range Ski Area in Wyoming.
Supplied by US distributor Anderson Industrial Engines, the combination of high-quality prod uct and exceptional support was the catalyst for more installations in 2021 (at Snow KingWyoming, Kelly Canyon - Idaho and Mt Spokane - Washington) with a further ten installations scheduled across the US during 2022. It is proving the perfect platform for this role where customers need an engine they can truly depend on.
“Engines for ski lift emergency evacuation drives must be powerful enough to drive a lift at up to 110% of full capacity.”
Selection of engines for ski lift emergency evac uation drives is complex due to the unique and unusual demands of the application and the harsh environment in which they operate.
Firstly, they must be powerful enough to drive a lift at up to 110% of full capacity. However, in practice, the emergency drive engine is very rarely operated under full load conditions. This presents a specific challenge for the ski lift industry, as the DOC and DPF emissions control systems typically found on Tier 4 rated engines tend to clog if the engines are not operated at full load on a regular basis.
The fact that the JCB ECOMAX line of engines meets Tier 4 emissions requirements without a DOC or DPF is hugely beneficial in these appli cations as this risk is therefore eradicated - pro viding customers with greater confidence in the reliability of their engine should it be needed in an emergency.
AIE has strived to meet Skytrac’s unique needs since the inception of the relationship - also devel oping a custom engine programming system with remote throttle and the ability to keep the intake grid heater on for longer durations. This enables reliable starting in the extremely cold environ ments in which their equipment operates.
With a rich heritage in aerial lift technology going back nearly four decades, Skytrac began manufacturing its own lifts in 2010. The company now offers new lifts and ropeways, modifications and refurbishment, chairlift relocations and other speciality work, including: repairs, replacement parts, inspections evaluations and consulting. They have become a standard bearer in the field.
As a result of our successful installations to date, coupled with the support and communica tion provided by AIE, JCB has been confirmed as this industry leader’s engine provider of choice for the foreseeable future. The sky is the limit for the growing partnership.
Strong foundations are critical in construc tion. And just as they are fundamental to our buildings, they are integral to the equipment that builds them too.
As one of the UK’s leading piling and founda tions specialists, the team at Advanced Mini Piling Systems understands this better than most. So, when they were looking for an engine platform to place at the heart of their new piling rig, the qualities of durability and toughness were top of their list.
Advanced Mini Piling Systems has selected a Stage V JCB engine to power its brand new drophammer piling rig.
Established more than 30 years ago, Advanced Mini Piling Systems Ltd has become one of the leading piling companies in the UK. Based in Frome, Wiltshire and covering the South of England and the Midlands it has built a highly qualified and experienced team. In addition to developing and manufacturing its own range of piling equipment, the company offers a series of further piling and foundations services to the UK construction industry.
The RPR DH10.3 is the company’s brand new drophammer piling rig, purpose-built for driving open steel casings down to the required depth.
The DH10.3 is a radio remotely operated automatic piling rig with all functions controlled from the operator’s portable control unit. With rapid production on-site in mind, the DH10.3 is designed to raise a heavy weight over a 3.0 m steel cased pile before freefalling down with sig nificant force to hammer down the pile.
The result of more than 12 months design, development and conformance work, the new rig is a compact, modern, efficient and safe pil ing solution. It can capture a bigger slice of the growing market which demands compact piling solutions that can operate in the confined spaces typical of urban construction sites.
At its core is the JCB 430 55kW Stage V emis sions compliant engine, which ensures the new machine is capable of operating within UK low emissions zones.
Oliver Noakes of Advanced Mini Piling Systems explains the engine selection: “When first sourcing an engine for our machine we were not aware that JCB provided industrial power units for OEMs. After visiting the distributor, Power Torque, and seeing one in person - I couldn’t believe the quality of the engine.
“JCB is renowned globally for durability, tough ness and great service and it makes us very proud to have our machine powered by JCB. The engine has proved very powerful and fuel efficient.”
The successful development of the RPR DH10.3 was a fantastic example of collaboration between Advanced Mini Piling Systems, Fowlers of Bristol Engineers Ltd - specialists in CNC sheet metal work who fabricated the fuel tank and encapsula tion on the new model – Power Torque and JCB PowerOliverSystems.Noakes added: “The JCB unit is perfectly set up for integration allowing simple
installation for the OEM. For example, the ECU is mounted on the engine and a customer inter connect is provided to connect into the wiring harness. This is the first Stage V engine we had ever installed and the team at Power Torque were extremely helpful in assisting us.”
The 3D modelling and installation support pro vided by JCB Power Systems and Power Torque proved invaluable while Fowlers of Bristol and Advanced Mini Piling Systems were designing and developing the fuel tank and engine encapsulation. The installation flexibility of the engine was a crit ical factor too. The secondary heavy-duty PTO on the engine enabled the normal triple hydraulic pump featured on these piling rigs to be split into two items, reducing the space needed within the body of the rig. With all four working in tandem, it was possible to overcome all engineering chal lenges and bring a unique and innovative new product to market.
We are delighted to hear that the first of the new units have rolled straight off the production line and have now been delivered to customers. Now armed with a tailor-made new product that has a powerful and efficient JCB engine at its core, Advanced Mini Piling Systems is well placed to hammer home their competitive advantage in the coming years.
“JCB is renowned globally for durability, toughness and great service and it makes us very proud to have our machine powered by JCB. The engine has proved very powerful and fuel efficient.”
Alongside its rugged Pacific coastline, California is famed for its world leading wine regions. When you think of the Golden State you may picture stunning beaches and sun-drenched valleys but at night-time tem perature can plummet – and this presents major problems for growers.
Spring can be a critical period for wineries. While grapes are already in bud, the risk of frost is
still prevalent. The potential damage from severe frost would be catastrophic for a vineyard so they will do whatever it takes to protect their crop.
A plethora of methods can be used to protect the vines. One of the most common and effective is the use of a sprinkler system.
Counter-intuitive as it may seem, ice on the vines can be used to protect the temperature falling lower and damaging the grower’s prized
crop. This technique is achieved by a steady flow of water from the sprinklers being applied when the temperature falls below zero. The chemical reaction triggered by water freezing gives off sufficient energy to fractionally raise the temper ature – essentially creating a protective microcli mate around the bud. The continued application of water from the sprinkler maintains the process until air temperature rises again.
JCB engines are providing critical frost protection for vineyards in the wine regions of California.
From its base in the city of Ukiah, in Mendocino County, California, Performance Pumps supplies the pumps which drive these sprinkler systems as well as pumps for deep well applications and drip irrigation systems – supplying vineyards across wine growing regions of Northern California. Committed to serving a customer base whose success and livelihoods depend on the reliability of their systems, Performance Pumps needs an engine product and engine partner it can trust to deliver when it counts.
It has worked closely with JCB Power Systems US distributor Anderson Industrial Engines (AIE) for over 28 years. When persuading Performance Pumps to switch to JCB IPU engines AIE majored on the compact nature of the aftertreatment solution. This was enough to pique the interest of Performance Pumps General Manager, Jim Nelson who was keen to see one in action. Jim was impressed by the appearance, configuration, dimensions and noise levels which were all supe rior to JCB’s competitors. Immediately spotting the potential compatibility benefits, he placed an order for two units.
The relationship with AIE and the JCB Power Systems engine range has gone from strength to strength with more than 20 units now supplied –across the 74, 108, 125 and 175hp power spectrum – to power the Berkeley and Cornell pump models.
Performance Pumps General Manager, Jim Nelson said: “We trust the expertise of the team at Anderson Industrial Engines so were willing to consider the JCB engines on their recommenda tion. We were not disappointed. First impressions were excellent – it looked a great solution.
“With the SCR only exhaust aftertreatment neatly installed on the IPU unit it makes for a com pact system that we knew would be easy to deal with. Compared to larger, more cumbersome competitor approaches, we knew there was less potential for malfunction too. But perhaps the deal-breaker for us was the 74hp variant which requires no exhaust aftertreatment at all.”
To meet the unique needs for this niche applica tion, AIE has worked closely with Performance Pumps to develop a bespoke solution and over come several design challenges. These included
the need to supply base frames that support the engine and incorporate the pump support bracket. An innovative modular skid design solved this chal lenge, and the engine skids were also expanda ble to meet changing application requirements. Engine enclosures and lockable battery boxes have also been designed and manufactured in line with customer requirements.
Irrigation industry regulations present man ufacturers and suppliers with specific demands. As the units sit outdoors, they require lockable doors to protect the digital control panels and they also need to house loss of prime kits. These kits monitor the flow of the pump - shutting down the engine in the event of loss of prime – protecting it from the catastrophic damage that would be caused should it continue to run with no water flow in the Althoughpump.this partnership marked our first venture into the specialist irrigation sector, it has not been the last. The performance and reliability of JCB’s engines in this application has been the catalyst for significant further irrigation and booster pump successes for both AIE and JCB Power Systems. We’ll raise a glass to that.
Established in 1979, Sidermeccanica is a leading Italian manufacturer of agricultural equipment including pumps for irrigation.
The partnership with JCB Power Systems began in 2008 when Sidermeccanica installed its first JCB engine, purchased from the local distributor in Italy at the time. Since 2021, Pitteri Violini – the recently appointed Italian distributor of JCB Power Systems products – has worked closely with Sidermeccanica to further enhance the Thatrelationship.ground-breaking
radiator. This brings reduced energy consumption thanks to the missing fan and water pump power absorption. Removing the fan also ensures lower noise emissions, better intercooler operation and better overall equipment efficiency.
Sidermeccanica pumps, powered by JCB Power Systems, are known across Europe for their reliability, low fuel consumption – as much as 25% less than competitors – reduced noise emissions and high-performance at an affordable price.
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product was a 444 74kW/125hp engine which was installed to power one of the company’s motor pumps used for agricultural irrigation. Since then, Sidermeccanica’s engine implementation plan has mirrored JCB’s development programme as the engine offering has evolved to meet changing emissions legislation.
In 2012, a new motor pump was introduced, with JCB’s 120kW/163hp electronic engine at its core governed by a bespoke control panel devel oped by Sidermeccanica.
2014 saw Sidermeccanica incorporate its first JCB 6-cylinder engine before the switch to Stage V power in 2019 as early adopters of the latest 430 variant. It now plans to introduce the additional Stage V models offered by JCB Power Systems across its range.
From the outset of the relationship, Sidermeccanica developed a special inox-heat-ex changer which can be used instead of a standard
As an outcome of working closely together for more than a decade, the range has been optimised to JCB engine performance, capitalising on their impressive peak torque. As a result, Sidermeccanica equipment is trusted across Europe with sig nificant exports to UK, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Moldova, Hungary and Romania.
Marco Gallani, Technical Director at Sidermeccanica, said: “In addition to our struc tural steel work activity we have built our busi ness through the manufacture of agricultural equipment, notably motor pumps for irrigation. Sidermeccanica is at the cutting-edge of the indus try thanks to its constant innovation of products.
“It is that innovation that drove us to search for the perfect engine to complement our products and led to our decision to specify JCB. Since doing so in 2012, the relationship has gone from strength to strength and the continuous evolution of these flexible, pow erful, efficient, emissions-compliant engines gives us the perfect platform for our success.”
Sidermeccanica and JCB Power Systems have forged a longstanding relationship to deliver reliability and performance to customers across Europe.
A Californian manufacturing firm has chosen the 74hp JCB Tier 4 Final engine for its belt loaders supplied to the agricultural sector.
Aspecialist belt loader manufacturer in California is proving as nuts about JCB engines as we are. Renowned for its engineering excellence, Merced-based Titan Manufacturing supplies its belt loaders to a series of customers in the farming sector including lead ing almond and walnut producers.
The belt loaders or conveyors are used to load bin trucks with the harvested nuts from the field which are then transported to the custom er’s hulling and packing facilities. Powered by the JCB engine, the belt loaders can shift up to 2.27 tonnes (5,000lbs) of nuts per minute into the wait ing Thetrucks.engines are supplied by US distributor Anderson Industrial Engines which has forged the relationship over the last five years. The decisive factor in selection over a leading competitor’s engine was the fact the 74hp Tier 4 Final version does not require any exhaust aftertreatment.
Titan Manufacturing’s Partner & Design Engineer, Steve Faraone said: “No requirement for exhaust aftertreatment made the JCB engine a standout in this class. The IPU is compact and fits extremely well into our belt loader applications. We have a proud reputation for quality, so it is important to us that all our components are built to the high est standards and the decision to choose JCB is testament to that. We also have a longstanding relationship with AIE, so it is proving a winning combination.”Goingbeyond just engine supply, AIE has proved the perfect partner providing a full power unit of 74hp engine complete with a Murphy PV485 control panel, a 10-foot extended wiring harness and fuel circuitry kit. Delivery and instal lation were smooth and swift in line with Titan Manufacturing’s needs.
It is proving to be a belting relationship.
“We have a proud reputation for quality, so it is important to us that all our components are built to the highest standards and the decision to choose JCB is testament to that.”
Olivia Pearch has been appointed as JCB Power Systems OEM Marketing Specialist. Responsible for developing the strategic direction of JCB’s OEM marketing activity, Olivia will manage all communications to support the growth of JCB Power Systems engine sales.
Olivia began her journey with JCB by attend ing the JCB Academy where she studied engi neering and business for four years before under taking the JCB Business Degree Apprenticeship. This allowed Olivia to study Business Management at degree level while simultaneously gaining work experience in a successful global business.
Working for JCB’s OEM engine sales depart ment enabled Olivia to develop the knowledge and hands on skills to launch, market and sell JCB engines and control finances. After a 6-month placement in sales, followed by the finance divi sion, Olivia returned to the OEM team who helped to guide her into her now full-time role looking after its marketing.
In Olivia’s new role she is responsible for the creation of communications to engage both inter
nal and external distributors and customers with the JCB engine brand by developing and deliv ering B2B marketing and communication strat egies. This includes social media and webpage management, creating promotional material such as photography, video and brochures and events management with the global JCB events team.
Olivia said: “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to head up the marketing for JCB Power Systems. It’s a particularly exciting time for us as we’re so new to the engine market, so there is still so much to prove through our branding and promotional material. I relish the challenge of having to demonstrate ‘why a JCB engine’ to our distributors and customers across the globe. A massive part of this is growing our brand in the Indian market over the next few years which I am excited to be a part of.”
Scott Helsby has been appointed as JCB Power Systems OEM Engine Sales Manager – Europe & ROW. Based at JCB Power Systems HQ in Foston, Derbyshire in the UK, Scott will be sup
porting the JCB distributor network when selling engines to new OEM customers as well as being responsible for our current direct accounts.
Scott brings a raft of relevant experience to the team. He began his career at Briggs Equipment in parts sales before spending ten years at DEUTZ as Business Development Manager responsible for exchange engine sales, parts and service.
In his new role as OEM Engine Sales Manager – Europe & ROW, Scott’s key objective is to empower the distributors to increase sales yearon-year in line with JCB Power Systems’ ambi tious 5-year growth plan.
Scott said: “JCB’s forward thinking in rela tion to projects around carbon neutral, hydro gen and electric was one of the main attrac tions to a career here - along with its strong brand reputation in the marketplace of course.
I’m keen to get started in my new role, forging strong relationships with the distributor network around the world and supporting them in achiev ing their own ambitious sales and growth targets - with JCB Power Systems engines firmly at the heart of their business.”
JCB Power Systems has strengthened its OEM team with two appointments to support its ambitious growth plans.
Olivia Pearch, JCB Power Systems OEM Marketing Specialist.
Scott Helsby, JCB Power Systems OEM Engine Sales Manager –Europe & ROW.
“I relish the challenge of having to demonstrate ‘why a JCB engine’ to our distributors and customers across the globe. A massive part of this is growing our brand in the Indian market over the next few years which I am excited to be a part of.”
“JCB’s forward thinking in relation to projects around carbon neutral, hydrogen and electric was one of the main attractions to a career herealong with its strong brand reputation in the marketplace of course.”
Brinkmann & Niemeijer (B&N) - JCB Power Systems distributor for Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany - won International Engine Distributor of the Year at the prestigious Diesel Progress Summit in October 2021.
Entries for this category had to demonstrate how they had excelled in 2021 and heading into 2022 - they may have expanded sales, provided world class customer service, added services and capabilities, or been innovative in their deal ings with engine OEMs and/or equipment end users. Excellence in training and safety were also considered.JCBnominated its distributor Brinkmann & Niemeijer, because they have been a leading manufacturer of power generators for many dec ades, with an excellent reputation in the Dutch market. Recognition of the company has steadily grown, spearheaded by its famous Lister-Petter generators and diesel engines for inland shipping.
B&N has since developed a series of complex emergency power solutions with variants for con struction and rental, along with water pump sets and hydraulic power packs. From specification, development and production, through to delivery and installation: everything is completed by B&N. They are an extremely proactive distributor and have had great success in the off-highway applica tion market. Sales performance is obviously key,
but it is their attitude, drive and vision that has shone through in this period.
JCB Power Systems OEM Engine Sales and Business Development Manager, Nick Grez said:
“B&N boasts a high level of electronic special ism which is critical given the engine plays such a crucial role in a machine’s operation. Successful engine integration is one of the toughest aspects when it comes to supporting our customers and B&N’s solutions in this area are first class. B&N support all their customers across the complete sales cycle, right up to the final installation test ing and the provision of wiring and controls. As a result, they can offer the total solution for any off-highwayBrinkmannapplication.”&Niemeijer Managing Director, Frits Lubberts said: “We're delighted to win the award which recognises our successful growth which is now reinforced by our expansion into the German OEM market. We are approaching the market with a targeted segment strategy and, with the support of JCB Power Systems, are confident of success as we move forward.
“The JCB engines with their strong brand image are one of the key pillars in our future growth strategy. The ability of the engines to run on alternative fuels will play a large part in the business as we move forward. It is a challenging and exciting time. We look forward to powering into the future with JCB.”
Brinkmann & Niemeijer Managing Director, Frits Lubberts.
CHILE DERCOMAQ is a full line JCB dealer with 12 loca tions across Chile and will supply the whole range of JCB mobile, IPU and G-Drive engines. It offers service and engineering support for its engine cli ents across numerous business areas such as agri cultural, mining and construction.
OEM Engine Sales & Business Development Manager, Nick Grez said: “In entering the South American market, we wanted a partner who knows both the JCB Power Systems’ product line and the local market inside out. DERCOMAQ’s sheer size and deep knowledge of the construc tion markets in Chile make it the perfect choice.”
LMA Industrial is a major JCB construction equip ment dealer and is adding the full range of JCB Power Systems mobile and IPU engines to its offering. The appointment increases JCB Power Systems’ foothold in South America – already one of its largest markets. As a full-service JCB Power Systems distributor LMA Industrial provides cus tomers with application support, engine supply, part sales and servicing.
Nick Grez said: “LMA is a premier JCB equip ment dealer. It boasts a vast knowledge of our engines and has a clear commitment and desire to grow the JCB brand in Argentina.”
ITALY
Established for over 90 years, Pitteri Violini Spa is a family-owned business which already distributes complementary brands to JCB Power Systems as well as parts supply, servicing and manufacturing bespoke solutions for OEM customers.
Leonardo Zappella, Managing Director of Pitteri Violini Spa, said: “We were looking for a prestigious, strong and well-known engine man ufacturer to represent in the Italian market - JCB Power Systems is the perfect partner. With its product line-up, Pitteri Violini Spa will be able to distribute to, and support, a wider range of Italian equipment manufacturers.”
ERCESA is looking to grow the engine market in Eastern Europe and will provide full service, parts and engineering support to OEMs and existing customers across the region.
ERCESA Managing Director, David Rašovský said: “We are truly proud to be representing JCB Power Systems across The Czech Republic and Slovakia. The appointment strengthens us com mercially and allows us to provide an enhanced product offering to our customers who will welcome the opportunity to access high qual ity, proven engine technology from a world-re nowned brand.”
GHP Group has multiple locations across Latvia and offers the full line-up of JCB variable speed engines as well as comprehensive service and application engineering support. GHP has over 25 years of experience in the power drive and inter nal combustion engines market, across a range of industries, including construction, coal and mining andGHPagriculture.SalesManager
Dmitriy Novikov said: “By offering JCB products, GHP Group can expand its customer base and increase loyalty levels with new customers for whom the JCB brand is a benchmark of quality and efficiency.”
Brinkmann & Niemeijer (B&N) is already JCB Power Systems’ distributor for the Benelux region and has now expanded into Germany. It offers engine and powergen products as well as a strong serviceBrinkmannnetwork.& Niemeijer (B&N) Managing Director Frits Lubberts said: “B&N is proud to be associated with the JCB brand and to be part of the global network. The JCB engine has a reputa tion as a solid reliable product with a globally rec ognised brand image. The large German market will open up a lot of opportunity for OEM engine sales and growth.”
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JCB distributor Power Torque has surged to an impressive milestone, selling its 5000th JCB Power Systems engine.
JCB Power Systems first began working with Power Torque in 2004. While the two companies may vary in size, they are both family-owned and run businesses with closely aligned values and approach.
The partnership between JCB Power Systems and Power Torque is built on a shared commit ment to provide the best possible products and service to their customers and promote the JCB brand in a positive way.
Power Torque operates within a number of markets including rock screening and crushing, dewatering pumps, irrigation pumps, road sweep ers, marine, Zone 2 hazardous areas, airport ground support equipment, materials handling and roadbuilding machinery with customers in over 20 countries worldwide.
The first JCB engine it sold was to re-power an old ‘Iron Fairy’ crane at a boatyard in Holland and the first UK sale was to Mermaid Marine.
Power Torque’s largest market is screening and crushing, a sector they have been supplying since the 1970s, and is still a growth area for the JCB engine.On the relationship between Power Torque and JCB Power Systems, Power Torque’s Managing Director, Jon Townley, said: “The JCB brand has always been very well respected in the UK and even though back in 2004 they were new entrants to the engine market, the name alone opened numerous doors for us. Since then, JCB has proved that the faith of those ‘early adopters’ was well placed. The quality and reliability of the engines has proven to be superb and, in many cases, much better than some of the more estab lished“Beingbrands.amachine manufacturer in their own right, we know that JCB will remain at the fore front of driveline developments for the future, and we look forward to working with them on new
technologies such as electric and hydrogen.”
JCB OEM Engines Supply Chain Manager, Ann Bracken said: “I have had the privilege of working with Power Torque from the start of their part nership with JCB Power Systems in 2004. The strong relationship between our two businesses has been a key to the success of our engine sales and market growth. 5,000 engines sales is a tre mendous achievement, and we look forward to the future continuing to strengthen our part nership with Power Torque and increasing our engines sales in the region.”
Power Torque was established in 1920 as Rugby Autocar Limited and were a Ford main dealer selling Ford cars, trucks and tractors. Power Torque was formed as a separate business in 1969 to handle the industrial opportunities which were 100% Ford-based initially. From 1992 it started to diversify and now distributes JCB products as well as a few other brands.
JCB has extended its offering in India to develop and supply OEM engines.
Following on from the success of JCB Power Systems in the UK, we are replicating the approach in India, with Indian manufac tured JCB engines now being developed and supported for OEMs in the sub-continent.
JCB India has established a dedicated engine manufacturing and assembly line, identical to that in the UK factory, at its HQ in Ballabgarh. Here it manufactures 4-cylinder JCB ECOMAX engines from 56-129kW - currently producing around 55,000 per annum at a rate of more than 140 engines every day. Today there are over 150,000 of these engines already operating successfully in the Indian market. Machines fitted with them are exported to over 80 countries around the globe.
With the scale and pace of growth in the Indian economy and manufacturing sector, there is huge untapped potential for our high-perfor mance engines. By working in partnership with Indian OEMs, JCB expects to enhance its global footprint - reaching more customers across a range of fast-growing sectors. Off-highway, com pressor, harvester and pump applicator suppliers are already in talks to incorporate our engines at the heart of their products.
In fact, the OEM facility in India has already secured a lucrative contract with one of the world’s leading crushing and screening equipment manufacturers - McCloskey International – with many more high-profile deals in the pipeline.
“JCB opened its first Indian factory in 1979... More than 40 years on it now boasts six factories in total.”JCB FACTORIES
JCB opened its first Indian factory in 1979 at Ballabgarh, near Delhi, where the OEM engine facility is based. More than 40 years on it now boasts six factories in total building on its rich her itage in the region.
Since 2007, India has each year accounted for more JCB sales than anywhere else in the world – with the company now accounting for around half of all construction machinery sold across the second most populous country on earth.
India is a massively significant market for JCB with huge growth opportunities. When he was asked for the best business decision he has ever made, JCB Chairman, Lord Bamford said: “It has to be India. Being in India has quite simply trans formed our business.”
Having been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of JCB India last August 2020, Deepak Shetty is determined such success will continue. He said: “In all our major products lines we are either number one or number two in the country. And as the market gets more com petitive, we must ensure we maintain our posi tion, staying connected with our customers.
“The Indian construction market is already the world’s third largest – after China and the US – but it’s set to increase four or five-fold over the next twenty years. Our production capacity here, for
both domestic and overseas markets, gives JCB an incredible opportunity. Over the coming decades, we need to double the scale of our Indian output every five Growthyears”.onthat scale means a lot more JCB Power Systems engines.
To reinforce its commitment, members of the JCB Power Systems team travelled to India for this year’s 2022 Excon exhibition from the 17-21 MayThe2022.team of Olivia Pearch – OEM Marketing Specialist, Nick Grez – Engine Sales Manager and Afon Bognar – Drivetrain Sales Manager were at the event where the JCB 3.0 Litre Stage V and Tier 4 IPU engines were showcased. The event was highly successful, promoting key products, building on existing relationships and generat ing tangible opportunities to grow JCB Power Systems’ customer base in India.
Head of Engine Programmes for JCB India, Anil Wadhwa said: “Excon was a great success with enquiries generated for business totalling nearly 4,500 engines. Our team are in the process of following up and converting these opportunities for growth. We are delighted with the response at the show and the genuine interest in our prod ucts and services. The advent of our OEM offering promises to be a pivotal moment for our business in India heralding a truly exciting future.”
The 750,000th engine has come off the line at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire where production first began in 2004.
Engine production was then extended to India in 2011 – a move which has helped power us to this latest landmark figure.
In 2017, JCB marked the production of its 500,000th engine - enough engines to stretch from London to Paris.
While it took 13 years for the first 500,000 engines to be produced – it took a mere 4 years for the next 250,000, as production capability and demand has increased significantly.
JCB Power Systems produces a range of engines in the UK from 55-212kW, meeting a broad spectrum of emissions legislation from UN II to Stage V and Tier 4 Final. These are used inter nally in our own JCB products as well as being supplied to OEM manufacturers around the world.
The engine facility in India is focused on pro ducing units for the local market and for export
to Brazil. There we manufacture 58 variants of engines including 444 and 448 engines with power ratings from 36-129kW. All engines are manufac tured in our purpose-built Ballabgarh plant and meet BSIII and BSIV emissions legislation.
General Manager of JCB Power Systems, Robert Taylor said: “It is fantastic to see the con tinued growth of JCB engine products. The OEM market holds great further potential for the JCB business as a whole and it is great to share the advantages these engines can deliver for our OEM customers and the broad spectrum of applications theyJCBenable.”Chairman, Lord Bamford said: “750,000 engines is quite some milestone when you con sider that we only started manufacturing 17 years ago. So much has been achieved over that time with our engines including two world land speed records. With the development of our new hydro gen engine, there is so much more to come and the future for our engine business looks very bright.”
JCB Power Systems is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning engines.
“It is fantastic to see the continued growth of JCB engine products. The OEM market holds great further potential for the JCB business as a whole and it is great to share the advantages these engines can deliver.”
