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Perkins engine range, technologies for demanding times

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The role of an engine is to generate power without taking up too much space. With these words, BU Power Systems, the official distributor of the Perkins brand, introduced at Eima the solutions from the English manufacturer dedicated to the agricultural mechanization sector. This product line has undergone significant technological advancements and updates in recent years, offering engines designed to meet the performance demands of machine manufacturers while maintaining compact packaging, reliability, low emissions, and minimal fuel consumption. The latest example of this development trend is the new “2600 Series”,…

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Powerpack Yanmar, ready for anything

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The Yanmar four-cylinder “4Tn101” is not a brand-new product, having been on the market for some time. However, it remains one of the most reliable and versatile engines available, a characteristic reinforced during Eima with the introduction of a “high output” powerpack configuration, calibrated to deliver 105 kilowatts of power (143 horsepower). This addition will expand Yanmar Italia’s commercial offering. Compact in size and thoroughly tested in terms of its thermal group, the engine is presented as a powerpack complete with all necessary accessories and services for operation—an autonomous energy…

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Hyundai, range expansion

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The Hyundai Infracore group’s engines, a South Korean giant well-established in the earthmoving segment, are aiming to expand into the agricultural mechanization sector. Over the past few years, the company has targeted agriculture and showcased a broad range of engines at Eima this year, some of which are already integrated into the European market’s tractor segment. At the Bologna exhibition, Goldoni Keestrack’s stand displayed three- and four-cylinder “Dm” series units in the new generation of Italian-Belgian specialized tractors. These engines power Goldoni machines, with the “Dm01” three-cylinder engine featuring a…

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Cummins multifuel solutions, across the board

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Cummins‘ engine offerings are highly pragmatic. At Eima International, the company showcased only engines currently in production, selecting from its extensive product lines the units best suited to represent the development trends embraced to meet the current market needs of agricultural machinery. These trends address performance and sustainability—key themes for the American brand at all its trade fair appearances—promoted through a multifuel approach centered on the development of modular engine platforms capable of accommodating a wide variety of fuels without major alterations to engine layouts. This design philosophy, defined as…

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Chevrolet “Corvette Zr1”: beyond limits

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A true symbol of American power and performance, the Chevrolet “Corvette” is one of America’s most iconic sports cars, beloved by enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic. Over the decades, the Corvette has evolved continuously, raising the bar on performance and thrilling car aficionados worldwide. The latest milestone is the debut of the “Corvette ZR1,” Chevrolet’s most powerful sports car yet, driven by the most potent V8 ever produced by an American car manufacturer. The goal of GM’s engineers was to create a vehicle capable of competing head-to-head with…

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Perkins “2600” series, revolution on stage

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The engine industry is undergoing a crucial transformation phase, aimed at reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. In this context, Perkins has introduced the development of the new “2600” series, a 13-liter platform designed to provide power density, torque, and efficiency that align with the most stringent design and operational constraints imposed by the agricultural mechanization sector, as well as more broadly by construction and industrial applications. The unit, shown for the first time at Eima 2024 and set to be included in Perkins’ offerings starting in 2026, will exhibit…

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Pakelo, silent protagonist

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Once, choosing the necessary oil to ensure the functioning of a machine or engine was a relatively straightforward matter. The industry offering was limited, and outside of racing and competitive sports, the performance of the mechanical groups needing protection was modest. However, the technical evolution of machines and engines has slowly changed this reality, leading to a point today where lubrication and grease production is a true science in continuous development, causing fluids to specialize increasingly. Also customized and specific fluids “To succeed today in the lubrication sector,” states Alberto…

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Last Issue | Macchine Motori 88

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The new issue of Macchine Motori focuses on the innovations exhibited in three exhibitions: Eicma 2024, Eima 2024 and the Genoa Boat Show. The cover story is dedicated to the new Honda “V3”. The Japanese company, in particular, amazed the entire motorcycle sector by presenting at Eicma 2024 the prototype of a new three-cylinder 75 degree V-shaped engine supercharged with an electrically operated and piloted compressor. Also at Eicma 2024, Ducati exhibited the new “V2” twin-cylinder engine which is proposed as a further structural and technological expression of this engine architecture. In the luxury…

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Airbus “A321 Xlr”, 11 hours non-stop

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The Revolution in Civil Aviation Is called Airbus “A321XLR”. The revolution in civil aviation is called the “A321XLR,” with the final letters “XLR” standing for “Extra Long Range,” highlighting the operational frontiers reached by the new Airbus A321. These aircraft can cover long-range intercontinental routes thanks to a nearly 35% improvement in range compared to the A321Neo models and an 18% increase over the A321LR models from which they are derived. The A321XLR boasts a range of 4,700 nautical miles, or over 8,700 kilometers, enabling nonstop connections on intercontinental routes…

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Ducati “Panigale V4”, true to itself

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The Panigale V4 was introduced with the ambition of pushing the boundaries of road-legal superbikes, drawing from the championship-winning Superbike series for two consecutive years. While adapting to Euro 5+ regulations, Ducati re-engineered the bike from the ground up, improving the design, technical features, and riding ergonomics. The result is a comprehensive update aimed at providing riders with sensations similar to those of professional racers on track, combined with the comfort and safety now essential for road motorcycles. This was achieved through advanced electronic systems and MotoGP-derived technologies, all in…

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