The next generation of engines designed to meet China Stage III emissions standards, and which offer customers the choice of electronic and mechanical options to optimise machine requirements, will take centre stage on the Perkins stand at Bauma China.

A leading independent manufacturer of highly competitive performance engine products, Perkins latest engine range is designed to meet the needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and adds to the company’s full product line which offers dependable solutions for all off-highway emissions standards up to EU Stage IV/U.S.EPA Tier 4 Final.

Perkins latest engine offering for Chinese OEMs includes an electronic 4.4 litre, 4-cylinder engine that delivers operational robustness, breadth of power ratings and performance through machine integration while meeting China Stage III emission standards.

Building on the strong heritage and reputation of the mechanical 1104D-44 model, the Perkins® 1104D-E44 will provide OEMs with greater choice and flexibility. The 1104D-E44T is a turbocharged unit offering power ratings of 60 kW up to 74.5 kW, while the more powerful 1104D-E44TA, on show at Bauma China 2014, is a turbocharged aftercooled model that tops out at 106 kW at 2200 rpm, with peak torque of 556 Nm at 1400 rpm.

The electronic model shares many of the components of the mechanical version allowing equipment OEMs to move seamlessly from one emissions Stage/Tier to the next, while optimising fuel economy and boosting overall machine performance thanks to the common rail fuel injection system. Designed and built at Perkins Wuxi facility the new model has an upgraded fuel system, which increases tolerance to poor quality diesel, supported by improved filtration to capture any debris present.

Suitable for all major construction applications, the 1104D-E44T/TA offers a variety of build options for specific machine groups, enhancing its versatility in terms of integration and ongoing maintenance.

“We can now offer OEMs a comprehensive range of engines across the board, both mechanical and electronic, that meet current and forthcoming emission standards,” said Julian Wood, 1100 Series product marketing manager. “As OEMs seek to increase the performance and productivity of their machines, Perkins is well placed to support them.”

Perkins will also be exhibiting the electronically controlled, China Stage III 1106D-E70TA, a seven litre, 6-cylinder model featuring high pressure common rail fuel injection and a single stage turbo charger which is air-to-air charge cooled. It is capable of producing up to 205 kW at 2200 rpm with a maximum torque figure of 1050 Nm at 1400 rpm.

The 1106D-E70TA offers OEMs a seamless transition between mechanical and electronic as it shares a common platform with its six cylinder mechanical counterpart, the 1106D-70TA and the China Stage II 1106C-70TA, which is also on show.

In the construction industry, there are many applications that can benefit from the mechanical 1106D and 1106C. OEMs typically use a 10 litre engine to power a 5 tonne wheeled loader, yet the 6-cylinder engine will do the job from a more compact and more economical perspective. Its increased power density will do the work of a much larger displacement engine, while its compactness means better heat dissipation, making it more efficient and far more competitive on a whole life cost basis.

And in the material handling market the compactness, power density and low speed torque of the mechanical 6-cylinder make it suitable for the typical ten tonne forklift. It is these kinds of advantages that will make this new engine a very popular choice around the world.

In addition to its 1100 Series offering, Perkins will also show the 404D-22TA, a 2.2 litre turbocharged aftercooled engine built in Wuxi, which has proved immensely popular with OEMs manufacturing compact machinery and who want a clean, quiet and cost-effective power solution.

And for OEMs looking to export to Europe or North America, Perkins will also be exhibiting a six cylinder Stage IV/Tier 4 Final engine which incorporates specially optimised Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology and is designed to achieve and deliver the performance required by OEMs.

For OEMs wanting lots of torque at low speeds the new, single turbo, Perkins 1206F-E70TA offers up to 151kW at 2200 rpm with maximum torque of 870Nm at 1400 rpm.

In developing the range Perkins has sought to minimise the impact of the aftertreatment required to meet Stage IV/Tier 4 Final requirements, in particular the significant reduction in NOx. Perkins has achieved this through packaging the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst / Diesel Particulate Filter canister and the SCR system into one integrated module, which can be positioned remotely in a machine chassis or directly on top of the engine.

The lightweight yet compact dimensioned aftertreatment module minimises space claim in the engine bay and incorporates a number of features to ease installation. These include flexible inlet and outlet options, pre-installed electronics and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) lines hook ups: all contributing to minimal work for the OEM.

On site the 1206F delivers an estimated five percent better cycle fluid consumption over previous models, that incorporates the diesel and the DEF necessary for the SCR technology - allowing the end user to get more done, faster and with lower operating cost.

As with all Perkins engines, the latest 4 and 6-cylinder electronic and mechanical range will be supported by Perkins global network of highly trained distributors, whose aftermarket service and access to genuine parts, will keep your engine running.