+44 (0) 1889 590312 HOME PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONTACT JCB DRIVETRAIN ABOUT US DEALER LOCATOR DEALER PORTAL Home About About JCB Power Systems The investment we’ve made in developing and manufacturing the JCB engine is the biggest we’ve ever committed to a single programme. There is the JCB Power Systems factory, opened in 2004: a purpose-built, multi-million-pound, manufacturing plant and assembly line. An ahead of it`s time ‘no faults forward’ approach does not allow engines to proceed to the next manufacturing stage until the previous one has been achieved to perfection. We also worked closely with some of the world’s leading component and equipment suppliers to ensure our engines continue to use only the most advanced, proven technology available. It all goes to show just how committed we are to making our engine the very best there is. During the in-depth research and development phase of the project, we drafted in the expertise of some of the world’s major international component suppliers and engine technology consultants. We built hundreds of prototypes and tried them out in a vast range of applications, clocking up 100,000`s rigorous hours testing. Unlike other engines, which are often simply updated versions of past inferior models, the JCB engine has benefited from a ‘clean sheet of paper’ design. This meant we have been able to take the best from the best, combined with the latest technological advances, to create the perfect engine. Following the launch of the JCB Dieselmax engine, in 2009 the factory has benefited once again from substantial investment in order to adapt and extend the engine assembly and test areas for the JCB Ecomax T4 family of engines. Part of this investment was a brand new Research and Development Centre located at our engine manufacturing headquarters in Foston, Derbyshire. This includes ten new state of the art test cells and test equipment for the development of JCB`s low emissions engines. These are capable of running engines up to 300kW and all have the important fast transient measurement capability and the latest cycle and emissions measurement systems to ensure we develop the most reliable, productive and efficient products possible. As we went into production with the JCB EcoMAX Stage IIIB / Tier 4 Interim engines, the EcoMAX T4F range was revealed - continuing to innovate with the development of a compact, highly efficient SCR solution contained in a single canister. Like our Stage IIIB / Tier 4 Interim engines, the legislation is met without the need for DOCs or costly diesel particulate filters, which are difficult to package. The EcoMAX T4F engine can also provide a further 5% improvement in fuel efficiency over and above that of JCB T4i engines. Building on that momentum, this year we announced the introduction of its first ever six-cylinder engine - the JCB Dieselmax 672 – as part of an investment of £45 million. The new engine is based on the hugely successful four-cylinder, 4.0 litre Dieselmax and the new 7.2 litre product follows much of the same proven design philosophy and will also share a significant amount of key parts commonality. The engine is offered with ratings of 140kW (188hp), 165kW (221hp), 190kW (255hp) with a maximum output of 225kW (302hp), peak torque figures of up to 1,200Nm and with significant fuel efficiency gains. Following the outstanding success of the JCB engine at home we recognised the potential benefits of a local engine solution in the Indian market and in 2011 – after a huge investment in a dedicated engine line at the JCB India HQ in Ballabgarth – the first Indian EcoMAX engine for the local market rolled off the production line. Just two years later over 50,000 of the units have been produced and installed into locally made equipment. Based on the successful and proven UK built JCB engines the Bharat emissions compliant EcoMAX has become the most technologically advanced and reliable 4 cylinder Diesel engine available in the Indian market - providing best in class fuel efficiency and low cost maintenance. It is the first ever to be developed exclusively for domestic off-highway applications and is compliant with Bharat StageIII emissions regulation. With 93% localised content the engine reflects JCB’s heritage of promoting local technology development for specific markets ensuring the right cost base and the ultimate competitiveness. Milestones 2004: Start of production & launch of the JCB Dieselmax 4 Cylinder Stage II / Tier 2 engine 2006: JCB Dieselmax world record achievement - 350.092mph (563.418kph) 2007: Launch of the JCB Dieselmax 4 cylinder Stage IIIA / Tier 3 electronic engine & the JCB Dieselmax 444 G-Drive engine. 50,000TH ENGINE BUILT! 2008: Launch of the JCB Dieselmax 4 Cylinder Stage IIIA / Tier 3 Mechanical Engine 2009: Launch of the JCB Dieselmax 448 G-Drive engine & 100,000TH ENGINE BUILT! 2010: Launch of the JCB EcoMAX 4 cylinder Stage IIIB / Tier 4 interim engine 2011: Start of India production 2012: 200,000 ENGINE BUILT! 2013: Launch of the JCB EcoMAX 4 cylinder Stage IV / Tier 4 Final engine & the JCB Dieselmax 6 Cylinder engine News Keep up to date with the latest JCB Power Systems news and events NEWS Events Find our what tradeshows will we be showcasing our latest generation of engine technology and product ranges! 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