THE FUTURE IS HERE

The engine in the sub-4 liter category, a joint development with John Deere Power Systems, had its world premiere at the DEUTZ DAYS. Visitors to the COREUM were able to watch the engine, which is available with an output of up to 130 kW, showcase its reliability, versatility, and power. It is particularly suited to industrial applications and, thanks to its cutting-edge drive architecture, can be made available in variants fueled by lower-emission alternatives such as gas and hydrogen.

DEUTZ wants to make the move to becoming carbon-neutral as simple, safe, and cost-efficient as possible for customers. The power supply infrastructure is part of this: “The PowerTree charging system is one element of our comprehensive approach to electrification in areas such as on-road applications, construction sites, material handling, and ground support equipment,” says Dr. Ing. Markus Müller, member of the Board of Management of DEUTZ AG with responsibility for technology and sales. The next generation of the PowerTree was presented at the trade event and offers attractive features for DEUTZ customers. Thanks to its improved design, the 10-foot container is easier to transport. It is now also possible to scale the battery capacity, allowing for optimal adaptation to the customer’s technical and commercial requirements.

DEUTZ proudly presents new ways of generating electricity locally with gensets. As part of its hydrogen strategy, DEUTZ joined forces with AVS and the Voith Group to build a mobile hydrogen-powered generator, which it unveiled at the DEUTZ DAYS. Built by AVS, the genset combines a TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen engine from DEUTZ with a generator to produce electricity. The internal hydrogen gas tank from Voith is rated for pressures up to 700 bar and meets the highest safety standards. Müller: “The hydrogen genset is a mobile electricity generator that is ideal for locations without access to mains power, such as construction sites. It quietly and efficiently generates power for electrical applications, and if green hydrogen is used, it is carbon-neutral.”

The G5-18 A telehandler, JLG’s first all-electric telehandler powered by a DEUTZ e-drive, was also on show. The telehandler is fitted with a 400-volt DEUTZ electric drive powered by a lithium-ion battery. With an output of two times 40 kW, this zero-emission vehicle has a load capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes and is ideally suited to construction and agricultural applications. “The G5-18 A telehandler prototype is already fully functional. The zero-carbon vehicle powered by an E-DEUTZ drive can work for up to five hours on a full charge and is ready to deploy again after charging during the operator’s lunch break,” says Müller.