JCB’s Hydrogen Engine at Bauma

Booth A4.115 At Bauma, JCB will showcase its hydrogen engine, which has recently received approval from 11 licensing authorities across Europe allowing it to be used commercially in machines. The company will also display a complete JCB Powertrain model, a full assembly of diesel engine, transmission and axles. JCB is the first construction equipment company […] JCB’s Hydrogen Engine at Bauma published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.

JCB’s Hydrogen Engine at Bauma

Booth A4.115

At Bauma, JCB will showcase its hydrogen engine, which has recently received approval from 11 licensing authorities across Europe allowing it to be used commercially in machines. The company will also display a complete JCB Powertrain model, a full assembly of diesel engine, transmission and axles.

(Image: courtesy of JCB)

JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a team of 150 engineers has been working on the £100 million development for over three years.

JCB has already produced more than 130 evaluation engines which are powering backhoe loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and generator sets. The hydrogen engine will also be suitable for applications across many industry sectors.

The company will also showcase a complete JCB Powertrain model, a full assembly of diesel engine, transmission and axles. This complete driveline package, based around the company’s popular 448 Stage V engine, is available to OEMs as a single unit, or as individual components, to suit their specific machine requirements.

A team of engine and driveline experts from JCB Powertrain will be available throughout the show, to discuss individual manufacturer and customer needs, from both an engineering and a sales standpoint.

(Image: courtesy of JCB)

JCB has also cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from 11 licensing authorities across Europe allowing it to be used commercially in machines. Real-world testing of JCB’s hydrogen equipment on customers’ sites is now at an advanced stage and progressing well.

Source: JCB

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