JCB released its new 3CX Compact Backhoe Loader. It is 35 percent smaller than the standard model 3CX but designed to maintain the same power and speed, the company said. “With the 3CX compact, JCB has combined over 60 years of backhoe loader expertise and market leadership into a machine that delivers all of the versatility, productivity and ease-of-use of our market-leading 3CX compact,... read more
Commercial mower engines become more efficient and advanced. Fuel prices may be down from last year, but fuel efficiency is still a top concern for landscape maintenance professionals. Fuel savings coupled with technological advances are powering the commercial mower engine market, experts say—and there are no signs of it slowing down. Ease of use The bar for mower engines has... read more
Power or fuel savings — that was your choice. Until now. Say hello to the all-new KOHLER® Command PRO® EFI 824cc engine. With best-in-class torque and horsepower, it’s ready to take on any terrain. And with the $600/year you save on fuel, it’s the most fuel-efficient engine we’ve ever made. Man, it’s good to be king. read more
Following Tom Cromwell’s promotion to group president of Kohler Power, the company promoted Brian Melka to president of Kohler Engines. Melka is responsible for the engines business in the Americas region, establishing strategic direction, managing operational demands, driving growth and profitability objectives and attracting and developing talent. In addition, he will have worldwide responsibility for new product development, marketing and... read more
Kohler Engines added a new commercial engine to its existing Command PRO EFI lineup. The Command PRO EFI 824cc will be available on commercial mowers with 2015 model years, debuting on some mowers at GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 22-24 in Louisville, Ky. A propane version is slated for a later release in 2015. “This is the product, from a gas standpoint, I’m... read more
