FPT Industrial at EIMA 2024 with its solutions for the agriculture industry and the new R38 engine

At EIMA 2024, FPT Industrial is presenting products in both the internal combustion engine (ICE) and ePowertrain segments, in an exhibition perfectly in line with its multi-energy strategy. Confirming its strong commitment to new and sustainable practices in the transport sector, as in other recent events, the stand is carbon neutral, built using modular and reusable structures, with eco-friendly materials and furnishings. After a post-event assessment that identifies the total environmental impact, FPT Industrial offsets the residual emissions by purchasing certified credits, thus achieving the goal of neutrality.

Internal combustion engines

FPT Industrial is continuing to invest in a multi-energy approach to meet customer needs, with progressively sustainable solutions in the agricultural field too, whose applications often require a low environmental impact and emissions.

Awarded the title of Diesel of The Year 2020 and already adopted by the leading brands of specialized orchard and vineyard tractors, the F28 Stage V is a one-engine solution that meets the needs of both space and performance-driven applications. A real enabler in terms of packaging and streamlining, it delivers 3.4 l performance with a displacement of just 2 l. The F28 is designed to be multi-fuel, and features a modular architecture – it can run on diesel and natural gas, and it is suitable for hybrid applications – providing the best performance in all working conditions and ensuring maximum installation flexibility. The most compact after-treatment system in the category allows for simple cross-region installation and layout entirely underneath the hood.

With excellent performance in terms of both power and torque, fuel efficiency and reliability, the NEF series means flexibility, featuring 4 (N45) and 6 (N67) cylinder configurations, with either structural or non-structural design and a wide range of options to customize the solution according to the customers’ needs. The N45 on display in Bologna has been redesigned for increased performance with the same engine displacement, with EGR-free combustion maximizing power, torque and transient responsiveness, as well as reducing fuel consumption.

The ultimate clean-energy solution specifically designed for open-field tractors, the N67 natural gas engine from the NEF series, a 6-cylinder 6.7-liter model, provides power of up to 199 kW @ 1800 rpm and torque of 1160 Nm @ 1500 rpm, equivalent performance to the diesel version. It reduces CO₂ emissions by 10% and pollutants by 80% compared to diesel in real-life operating conditions. By using biomethane, the carbon footprint can be net-zero. The engine indeed achieves near-net-zero, or even negative, carbon emissions when running on biomethane, thus enabling circular ecosystems in agriculture. The latest version being exhibited at EIMA 2024 features a high-energy ignition system, with ion-sensing knock detection for improved combustion control, high fuel efficiency, and long spark plug service life.

The new R38

New R38 IPU – Excellent performance in a fully packaged and cost-effective solution
The R38 is FPT Industrial’s new 3.8 l turbocharged engine that aims to offer a cost-effective solution for unregulated applications. It offers full compliance with EU standards, and seamless integration with the rest of FPT Industrial’s ecosystem. It covers the 50 kVA and 60 kVA outputs in the power generation line-up and 55 kW and 65 kW outputs in the industrial power unit version, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. 

Like the R24, the previous addition to FPT Industrial’s innovative portfolio, it comes as a compact four-cylinder G-Drive, with cooling pack and filters already installed. The new R38 features a robust, proven and reliable mechanical injection system, while the single-side servicing facilitates and speeds up maintenance activities. For the power generation version, the R38 is switchable from 1,500 rpm to 1,800 rpm to minimize OEMs’ stock requirements, and it is suitable for a broad range of applications, from stationary backup to mobile prime power.

F28 IPU

The F28 Power Unit engine stands out for its compact layout and high performance in the sub-3-liter category, thus adapting to both stationary and semi-stationary applications (irrigation pumps, slurry and water pumps, concrete pumps, chipper-grinders, crushers, drills, sprayers, etc.). Easy to install, use, and maintain, the F28 Power Unit delivers up to 75 kW (101 hp) / 416 Nm with high torque even at low engine speeds, for fast transient response and to enable installation synergies across vehicle and machine platforms. It represents a complete pre-assembled solution, including the most compact ATS in its category, to maximize compactness and layout optimization. The F28 guarantees compliance with Stage V (DPF / DPF+SCR) and Tier 4 Final-only (DPF-free) regulations.

ePowertrains

Committed to developing high-performance and reliable electrification solutions, FPT Industrial’s product portfolio includes advanced battery packs and battery management systems, designed for a wide range of commercial vehicle applications, as well as an electric powertrain range for applications from 3.5 to 49 tonnes. On display at Eima will be the eBS 42, a 42kWh battery pack, chosen by CASE for the 580EV, the first electric backhoe loader in the industry.