11.09.2013

JCB partners with Kohler

JCB has agreed a supply deal with Kohler/Lombardini engines for the supply of Kohler’s Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Final engines branded as JCB, for its compact equipment.

The first water-cooled Kohler Direct Injection engine - which meet the next stage of emissions regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter and are built at the company's plant in Italy– has been installed in a JCB 35D 4x4 Teletruk telescopic forklift.
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JCB branded Kohler engines will be fitted to JCB compact equipment

JCB’s director of engine programmes Alan Tolley said: “The decision to partner with Kohler to develop engines for JCB compact machines was driven by the synergy in the technologies used by JCB and Kohler to achieve stringent Tier 4 Final emissions legislation. Kohler’s achievement of Tier 4 Final without the need for a bulky DPF is fully in line with our own engine strategy and allows our designers maximum flexibility when it comes to meeting machine design and packaging requirements. These highly efficient engines will offer our customers improved performance and lower fuel consumption.”

Tom Cromwell, president at Kohler Engines, added: “Kohler is extremely proud to be appointed as JCB’s engine supply partner for a wide range of construction equipment with the Kohler KDI engines. Reflecting the significant investment made by Kohler within diesel engine innovation and technology, these compact engines enable the machines to meet the stringent EU Stage IIIB and EPA Tier 4 Final emission regulations without the use of a DPF, while delivering significant fuel savings for JCB customers. This aligns perfectly with JCB’s wider engine strategy.”