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KOHLER’S BIG MOVE IN SMALL ENGINES Compact dimensions
Kohler is making a big move in the global market for small engines. Kohler said the KSD engine is designed to fit in the same
Kohler has unveiled a new range of small application envelope where 1.1 L engines are currently used - thus EQUIPMENT
Kohler has unveiled a new range of small
diesel engines for mobile and providing a drop-in replacement to competitive engines - while
diesel engines for mobile and
stationary applications. The still delivering the horsepower and torque performance of a 1.7
Kohler Small Displacement L engine.
(KSD) engines will be available “It’s almost 1.4 L, however, it’s in the package size of a 1.1 L
globally in naturally engine,” said Wilke. “It’s very compact,” with length, width and
aspirated, turbocharged height dimensions of 505 x 409 x 605 mm (19.88 x 16.1 x 23.8 in.)
and turbocharged charge-air for the naturally aspirated engines and 505 x 450 x 652 (19.88 x
cooled versions. 17.7 x 25.6 in.) for the turbocharged engines. The weight ranges
Aiming to provide flexibility from 95 kg (209.4 lb.) for the naturally aspirated engines and 106
for both mobile and stationary kg (233.7 lb.) for the turbocharged models.
for both mobile and stationary
applications, the company has Drop-in features
applications, the company has
unveiled a new range of compact diesel engines that will be The drop-in capability of the KSD engines is also enabled by
offered in naturally aspirated, turbocharged and turbocharged features such as:
charge-air cooled versions to meet exhaust emissions regulations • A fully adjustable cooling fan mount, allowing three different
in the U.S. and EU, as well as new emissions norms in India (Bharat fan positions and eliminating any radiator repositioning in
Stage 5 in 2024), China (Stage 4/Stage 5), Japan and Korea the application.
The Kohler Small Displacement (KSD) engines are three-cylinder • A dual side service capability, allowing the oil filter, dipstick
engines with bore and stroke dimensions of 81 x 90 mm and an and fuel filter to be located on either side of the engine.
overall displacement of 1.391 L. The naturally aspirated models • A third power-takeoff (PTO), available, as well as a non-PTO
will offer ratings of 18.4 kW (24.6 hp) at 2200 rpm, with maximum option.
torque of 90 Nm (66 lb. ft.) at 1800 rpm. • Standard 500-hour oil change interval with 1000-hours
The turbocharged engines will have the same maximum available for select applications.
horsepower, with torque rising to 105 Nm (77 lb. ft.) at 1500 rpm Kohler plans to begin production of the KSD engines at its
while the turbocharged and charge-air cooled engines will see Aurangabad, India, facility in October of 2022. The company also
torque top out at 120 Nm (88.5 lb. ft.) at 1400 rpm. has plans to develop spark-ignited versions of the KSD engine
The KSD will also be available at launch with EU Stage 5 and EPA that will be capable of operating on gasoline, natural gas and
Tier 4 final generator set ratings. For the 50 Hz markets, standby LPG. Those engines, currently expected to launch in the 2025
power ratings will be 13 kW (17.4 hp), 16.5 kW (22.1 hp) and 18.8 kW timeframe, will also be available in naturally aspirated (23.2 to
(25.2 hp), while prime power ratings are 11.7 kW, 14.9 kW and 17.1 27.6 kW/31 to 37 hp) and turbocharged (35 to 37 kW/47 to 49.6
kW. All 50 Hz ratings are at 1500 rpm. hp) models.
For the 60 Hz markets, standby ratings are 17kW and 18.4 kW, while
prime ratings are 16.2 kW, 16.7 kW and 18.4 kW, all at 1800 rpm. BOBCAT SHOWS T35.130SLP TELEHANDLER
Clean sheet design Doosan has shown the Bobcat T35.130SLP telehandler at the
The new KSD engines are intended to eventually succeed recent Smopyc 2021 trade show
the existing Kohler KDW series engines. The KSD engines are a held in Zaragoza, Spain.
completely new design that was heavily influenced by Kohler’s OEM Bobcat T35.130SLP (left) at the
customers. “With this engine, we had a lot of early conversations Smopyc 2021 trade show
and we partnered with some of our OEMs and got input from Doosan has shown the Bobcat
them even before the design,” said Jeff Wilke, Industry Channel T35.130SLP telehandler at the
Manager – Engines at Kohler. “It’s a clean sheet design like the recent Smopyc 2021 trade show
KDI engines and our targets were best-in-class performance, total held in Zaragoza, Spain.
cost of ownership – we know that’s a focus for our customers these Part of the R-Series range of telehandlers, the new model is
days – heavy-duty design and unique technical solutions. powered by the Bobcat D34 Stage 5 engine.
The KSD engines incorporate an electronically controlled indirect In addition, the machine features a newly-configured transmission
injection (IDI) system in which fuel is delivered into a pre-chamber which is said to Part of the R-Series range of telehandlers, the new
where it is mixed with air and ignited before passing into the model is powered by the Bobcat D34 Stage 5 engine.
combustion chamber where the combustion cycle is completed. In addition, the machine features a newly-configured transmission
The system uses low pressure (250 bar/3600 psi) fuel injectors which is said to deliver improved smoothness of operation,
based on gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology. allowing better control of jobs carried out at maximum extension.
The fuel system is designed to provide precise fuel metering and Operations are also facilitated by the Boom Positioning System, a
strong load response, along with good performance at altitude. new, ‘ultra-precise’ joystick and an inching function.
The control electronics also allow for prognostics, diagnostics, The T35.130SLP is also said to have optimum weight distribution,
and remote monitoring, as well as integration with other machine with or without compact stabilisers. This also allows operators to
systems through CAN J1939 communications networks. work at maximum heights with heavy loads.

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