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| Engines and Components 2006 Press Releases and Information |
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John Deere Displays Natural Gas Engine at Clean Cities Conference
WATERLOO, IA (April 13, 2006) — John Deere Power Systems will display its proven 8.1L natural gas engine May 7 – 10 in Phoenix at the Clean Cities Conference, the largest alternative fuel and vehicle technology gathering in the United Sates. JDPS will also offer information about the soon-to-be-released 9.0L natural gas engine at the conference.
The John Deere 8.1L natural gas engines offer a power range of 250 hp – 280 hp and feature 735 ft-lb – 900 ft-lb of torque. The engine will be on display at the John Deere booth (#812), and two of the John Deere natural gas engine distributors — Bell Power Systems of Essex, Conn., and Western Power Products of Bakersfield, Calif. — will be present.
The 8.1L engine is available in compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas and has been certified to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions levels and California Air Resources Board (CARB) optional low NOx standards 1.2 g/bhp-hr for MHHD, HHDD, and urban bus vehicles. The 9.0L engine was unveiled at the APTA conference in September 2005 and will be available in 2007. The new engine will be certified to 2010 emissions levels of
0.2 g/bhp-hr for MHHD, HHDD, and urban bus vehicles. This engine offers an expanded power range of 250 hp – 300+ hp and a peak torque of 1050 ft-lbs at the maximum rating, which will help optimize vehicle low-end performance. The 9.0L engine will be available in compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas.
John Deere began exploring natural gas engine technology in 1995, and since then, the number of John Deere natural gas engines in the United States has continued to expand. They’ve been installed in school and transit buses, as well as refuse and utility trucks. Natural gas engines release significantly less harmful emissions, don’t have the unpleasant smell associated with other fuels, and they produce less noise. In fact, the noise generated by running nine natural gas engines equals the noise generated by one diesel engine.
Since entering the natural gas market, John Deere has developed many features to deliver reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. The fuel-management system delivers diesel-like fuel economy and drivability, and the high-torque engines have plenty of power for pulling grades and carrying heavy loads, and they offer drivers great acceleration and handling, even under load and at higher altitudes. In addition, advanced electronics and excellent engine-management controls work with other technologies to enable John Deere natural gas engines to offer extended oil maintenance intervals.
About John Deere Power Systems
In addition to the on-highway natural gas engines, John Deere Power Systems manufactures 30 kW – 448 kW (40 hp – 600 hp) engines for use in a variety of non-road applications. JDPS also manufactures and markets marine engines and drivetrain components. JDPS can be contacted at 1-800-JD-ENGINE (1-800-533-6446), or via email at jdpower@JohnDeere.com. Information about the full line of JDPS engines and drivetrain components is available online at www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower.
About John Deere
John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE:DE) is the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds, and turf care; a major manufacturer of construction equipment; and a major supplier of engines and drivetrain components for use in John Deere and other leading brands of equipment. John Deere also provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services that provide enduring performance to customers worldwide.
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