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BAUMA PREVIEW 2013 Diesel Engines and Onsite Power Generation Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH will be presenting engines fit for future emissions regulations EU Stage IV and U.S. EPA Tier 4 final. The company will display its portfolio of diesel engines covering power outputs from 75 to 3,000 kW. In the open-air area of the show, Tognum will also be presenting diesel gensets for power generation carrying the MTU Onsite Energy brand (See Mine Power, p. 59). Power outputs up to 560 kW are served by MTU's 4- and 6-cylinder inline engines of Series 1000 and 6-cylinder inline units of Series 1100, 1300 and 1500. Equipped with SCR, these engines are able to meet the EU Stage IV requirements and U.S. EPA Tier 4 final requirements to apply from 2014. Engines with power outputs from 100 to 460 kW are used, for example, to drive haul trucks, wheel loaders and underground mining vehicles. For countries with less stringent emissions rules, MTU will continue to supply its renowned Series 900, 460 and 500 units for power outputs from 75 to 480 kW. MTU's product portfolio for power outputs above 560 kW also contains 12 and 16-cylinder engines of Series 2000 for the 561 to 1,163 kW range. These are available in a configuration compliant with EPA Tier 4 interim using in-engine technology only. Series 4000 engines are available with 8, 12, 16 and 20 cylinders for outputs up to 3,000 kW and meet EPA Tier 4 final requirements without the need for exhaust aftertreatment. New in this engine series is the EPA Tier 4i-compliant 12-cylinder unit. continues to strategically expand its operations and offer the world's leading mining companies its high standards for service. At a time when reducing mine operating costs is a focus for many, Kal Tire brings enormous benefit to its customers by extending the life of tires and keeping vehicles—and mine sites—up and running. Mining companies are able to maximize the efficiency of production due to Kal Tire's high level of service, technology, repair and retreading capabilities. In Canada, the company has a strong foothold in many provinces. To support ongoing expansion, the company continues to make significant investments in safety, training, equipment and facilities. Additionally, new techniques and solutions continue to be developed specific to the OTR business such as tooling and recycling. Kal Tire Australia is the country's fastest growing independent full service tire distributor. Substantial investments have been made in infrastructure, facilities and lead- The 12-cylinder MTU 12V 4000CX diesel engine. Catering to Mines Worldwide, Kal Tire Expands its Position With over 40 years' experience, the Kal Tire Mining Tire Group now operates on more than 150 mines sites in 19 countries on five continents, and they continue to expand. They will be participating in bauma. The company www.e-mj.com MARCH 2013 • E&MJ; 57