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New 5 and 13-liter engines with complementary aftertreatment systems are being revealed for the first time at Agritechnica, a leading international trade fair for agricultural machinery. Optimized for tomorrow, the new EU Stage V engines feature the latest technology and are an ideal fit for agricultural customers, where excellent fuel efficiency, low emissions, high productivity and reliability are required. The 13-liter engine with exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS) is a great choice for harvesters and large machinery; while the 5-liter solution is ideal for smaller agricultural equipment. Both are part of the full line-up of Volvo Penta ’ s Stage V engine range – D5, D8, D11, D13 and D16, offering a power range from 105 to 565 kW (143-770 hp). “ As new emissions regulations are on the horizon for 2019, we know that OEMs are planning now on how to move towards this new chapter for equipment manufacturing, ” says Johan Carlsson, chief technology officer at Volvo   P...

As agriculture becomes ever more a mechanised industry, farmers are increasingly looking for machines that can work the fields efficiently. The cultivation of crops is one sector that is ideally suited to this, and for machines to work optimally, they need efficient engines. Italian manufacturer, Caffini, knows this well. The company, based near Verona, was founded in 1924, initially to repair farming equipment, and is one of the first companies in Italy to have pioneered the mechanisation of the agricultural industry. Since 1980, it has produced self-propelled boom sprayers and mist-blower sprayers for orchards. It is located in a valley that is known for growing apples, pears, peaches, grapes, cereals, and tobacco. And as its reputation and customer based has grown, Caffini now exports its products across Europe and to Russia, China, and South America. One of its most popular boom sprayers is the Striker, which dispenses pesticides and liquid fertilizers. There are three exis...

Agricultural equipment manufacturer, AVR, has seen a successful uptake of its Puma 3 potato harvester since the installation of a Volvo Penta engine. Belgian manufacturer, AVR, first prototyped a 13-liter Volvo Penta engine, the TAD1373VE, in its Puma 3 potato harvester in 2014. Since then, the machine has proven to be so popular with customers that there are now more than 100 units in operation around the world. “ Our customers have been very satisfied with the Puma 3, compared to units with another engine by a different supplier, which ran at high rpm and was very noisy, ” says Steven Paesschesoone, research and development director at AVR. “ The Volvo generator  runs at low rpm and has lower fuel consumption and makes a lot less noise, so it ’ s much more comfortable for the operator. It ’ s also easy to install as it is compact, and has an easy-to-use aftertreatment system. We like the simplicity of it. ” Strong and reliable AVR, based in north west Belgium...

Italian manufacturer, MTS-Sandei, has been making harvesting machines for nearly 15 years, and is now a global leader, producing more than 100 units per year. Initially focusing on tomato harvesters, it now also makes units to harvest other crops, including strawberries, cucumbers, onions and peppers. In 2015 MTS decided to install Volvo Penta engines in all its new and upcoming machine ranges. Two of its popular units are the THV800 and its TH400. The company is now launching a new tomato harvester series that includes the THR650, THR750 and THR850, which are equipped with Volvo Penta’s 8-liter TAD871VE and TAD851VE engines. “We needed an engine with high torque at low rpm that was also easy to install,” says Andrea Zanoli, operations manager. “As we sell our harvesters to companies that operate all over the world, with different emissions regulations, we wanted to ensure that the same machine could be fitted with a Stage IV or Stage IIIA engine with no extra effort. “Some of our...

Italian manufacturer, Sitrex, makes self-propelled machines and trailer units for feeding livestock, and sells its products both nationally and all over the world. The company prides itself on offering competitive products that are high quality, have innovative features, and are available through a global network of dealers. “We currently use Volvo Penta engines on our Virage, Premier and Feedstar self-propelled vehicles,” says Diego Senatore, technical officer at Sitrex. “The Virage model is our most popular machine, and for that we use the TAD571VE, a 129 kW four-cylinder engine. We chose Volvo Penta because of its undisputed quality, worldwide assistance and ease of engine installation.” Sitrex, based in Perugia, was founded in 1970 by Giovanni Signorelli, and specializes in producing feeders that cut and mix hay, grass silage, corn silt, straw and flour. It also manufactures grass cutters, harvesters, and raking and baling units. It has three production plants to manufact...

As the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 gets underway, Volvo Penta ’ s power generation engines get to work in powering the Volvo Pavilion. With thousands of people set to enter the Volvo Pavilion each day during the Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Penta is delivering the power required for the activities taking place in Volvo ’ s onshore hospitality and exhibition area in the Race Village. Totally redesigned for the 2017-18 race, the Volvo Pavilion is a high-tech temporary structure in the race village where visitors can find out more about the race and engage with the Volvo brand, including Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Buses, Volvo Trucks, and Volvo Cars. Customers and the general public will be able to discover new information and have fun in the interactive areas designed to showcase the Volvo brand. The pavilion also hosts fully equipped conference facilities and hospitality areas, including a restaurant. It provides a unique opportunity for Volvo Penta to build relatio...

Each Volvo Ocean 65 boat in the race is equipped with a robust Volvo Penta D2-75 engine. As the heart of the yacht, the D2-75 engine provides on board power throughout the race, under the toughest of conditions. The teams rely on the engine to deliver power onboard throughout their epic adventure. The seven participating teams will circumnavigate the globe for nearly nine months, in arduous conditions and all weathers. The racing boats and engines are the same as for the 2014-15 race, but this time they will need to cover an extra 7,000 nautical miles, thanks to a change in the route. “ The main stress to the engines comes from the enormous G-forces induced by the very high speeds and violent motions of these race boats, ” says Jan Dahlsten, manager of technical support and product delivery to Volvo Ocean Race. “ These forces sometimes correspond to those that military aircraft are exposed to. This is far above what sailboats and engines normally have to cope with. ” U...