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EQUIPMENT CATERPILLAR COOPERATING ON ZERO-EMISSIONS HAUL PERKINS ADDS TO ITS IOPU ENGINE RANGE

TRUCKS
Perkins has expanded its range of Industrial
Open Power Units, part of the 904 Series with
Teck Resources Limited, a major
the addition of new 2.8- and 3.6-L variants. The
Canadian mining company, has
announced an agreement with
power solutions to the agricultural and industrial
Caterpillar Inc. to work towards
deploying 30 of Caterpillar’s zero- engines are intended to deliver plug-and-play
sectors that meet the EU Stage 5 and EPA Tier
emissions large haul trucks at Teck 4 Final emissions standards. Engines have
mining operations. full aftertreatment mounting, integrated cooling systems, a full
Decarbonizing Teck’s vehicle fleet represents a significant wiring harness and mounting for the ECM and fuel filter. There is
reduction in Scope 1 emissions as Teck works toward its goals to a 500-hour service interval. The 2.8 L turbo engine delivers 55 kW
reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 33% by 2030 and and 300 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm. The 3.6 L aftercooled and
be a carbon-neutral operator by 2050. The companies plan to turbocharged engine has a maximum output of 100 kW and 550
progress through a multi-phased approach together that includes Nm at 1500 rpm. 3.6 L versions can be configured with either 12
early development, piloting and deployment of 30 Caterpillar zero- or 24 V electrical systems. The design of these engines means
emission vehicles, including Cat 794 ultra-class trucks beginning they are ready to use, negating the need for extensive machine
in 2027. Teck anticipates initially deploying zero-emissions trucks reengineering. In addition, they are preinstalled with ECM,
at its Elk Valley steelmaking coal operations in British Columbia, aftertreatment sensors and fuel filters compatible with a wide range
Canada. Teck said the operations are already powered by a 95% of machines. These new engines from Perkins have been tested
clean electricity grid, making it an ideal location to introduce one in a range of territories to ensure reliable cooling performance,
of Canada’s first zero-emissions large haul truck fleets, with options further reducing installation costs. 904 Series IOPU engines are
for trolley-assist technology. available across 171 countries through 90 Perkins distributors.

MECALAC AND JOHN DEERE INTRODUCE NEW OFF- the MRail models, the 216MRail can reach up to 24 ft. 7 in.
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT John Deere adds to 6R tractor lineup
Compact equipment specialist Mecalac has introduced its new John Deere has updated its 6R Tractor lineup and added the
MRail Series, a dedicated line of rail industry equipment. The new 6R 140 and 6R 165 models. The 6R 140 gives customers a
railroad excavator line consists of four models featuring a variety fourth choice in the 110-to 140-horsepower small-frame class
of benefits to help meet the needs of railway crews, whether for while the 6R 165 adds a third model to the mid-frame lineup of
maintenance of way or the construction of new tracks. 145- to165-horsepower tractors. With power bulge and Intelligent
Mecalac developed this powerful line of machines from 20 Power Management (IPM), the 6R 140 and 6R 165 Tractors deliver
years of collaboration with customers and rail specialists. This line up to 166 and 212 maximum horsepower in tough conditions
radically improves versatility by working both on and off the rail such as heavy transport, PTO, or hydraulic applications. The 6R
and in a multitude of environments. 140 gets a John Deere FT PowerTech four-cylinder diesel engine
The four-model Mecalac MRail Series includes two tracked rated 140 hp with up to 20 additional horsepower through IPM.
excavators and two wheeled excavators that are positioned on hi- The 6R 165 uses a John Deere FT PowerTech six-cylinder diesel
rail wheels to travel on railways. The hi-rail wheels can comfortably engine rated 165 hp with up to 40 additional horsepower through
be re- or de-railed by the operator when working on and off IPM. Deere has also improved the styling, visibility, and operator
the rail. The two tracked models, 106MRail and 136MRail, with comfort of the 6R Series Tractors. The 6R Tractor cab provides
operating weights of 10 and 13 tons respectively, are based on operators with outstanding visibility and a quiet work environment.
the MCR crawler skid excavator concept for a variety of service These new tractors continue to deliver premium levels of comfort,
and maintenance applications. The 106MRail can travel up to 6.2 convenience and technology that John Deere customers are
mph (10 kph) on ground and 14.3 mph (23 kph) on rails powered accustomed to. Critical machine information was moved from
by a DEUTZ TCD 2.9 diesel engine rated 75 hp. The 136MRail offers the steering column to an easy-to-read digital display that’s
ground speeds up to 5.6 mph (9 kph) and rail speeds as high as now located on the tractor’s corner post. By combining the cab
12.4 mph (20kph). Both models offer 360-degree rotation and updates with the new control handle, operators can enjoy high
exceptional lifting capacities for enhanced versatility. Optional levels of comfort and convenience that can help them operate
rear and side cameras provide extra safety, visibility and precision at peak efficiency and performance in their daily work. When it
when working in-between tracks, in tunnels or confined spaces. comes to technology, the 6R Tractors come standard with a 4G
Based on the MWR wheeled excavator, the 156MRail and 216MRail JDLink connection (modem). Once activated in the John Deere
models provide solutions tailored to rail networks, different track Operations Center, the tractor will stream machine and field data
sizes and available workspace. Both models use a Deutz TCD3.6 to the owner’s Operations Center account, free of charge. What’s
diesel rated 136 hp. The 156 MRail’s compact design and more, the owner can use the Work Planner tool in Operations
enhanced visibility provide an ideal solution for work in hard-to- Center to set up field prescriptions and other field tasks while in
reach places, said the company, while the 216MRail model brings their home office or on-the-go and can push the instructions to
agility and maneuverability to users looking to complete projects the tractor’s in-cab display, saving the operator time in the field
on national and urban railways. With the greatest boom reach of by not having to manually enter this information.

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