John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) previewed two new mid-range industrial engines at the ConExpo construction show in Las Vegas.
Set to join what the company calls the Next Generation Engine (NGE) lineup, the JD5 (5.0-litre) will offer an anticipated power range from 125–268hp (93–200kW) and the 7.5-litre JD8 250–389hp (187–290kW). Compatible with renewable diesel fuel and biodiesel blends, the anticipated launch for the JD8 is intended for 2029, followed by the JD5.
The company also showed the latest Kreisel batteries,– the KBE.59.750M, which is targeted for production later this year, as well as the KBE.24.450S, KBE.39.750S, and KBE.39.750C.
Also on the stand at last year’s Agritechnica, all batteries combine patented cell immersion cooling technology with advanced software systems to optimise battery life performance.
The modular architecture allows for multipack configurations, enabling stacking to suit a wide range of off-highway vehicle types, and JDPS is developing both stationary and mobile charging options.
“John Deere Power Systems is strategically investing in the future of diesel technology to ensure it remains a viable, high-performance solution for the long term,” comments senior vice president Pierre Guyot.
“The expansion of our Next Generation Engine lineup provides the high-horsepower foundation many customers rely on, while our simultaneous growth in battery and hybrid offerings creates a versatile, multiple-pathway approach to power.”
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