John Deere to showcase electric powertrains for off-highway vehicles at MINExpo

WATERLOO, IOWA: American automotive manufacturer John Deere is going to showcase its experience developing and integrating electric powertrain solutions for off-highway applications at MINExpo International, to be held from September 26 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas.

"MINExpo International is the ideal platform to feature John Deere drivetrain and power electronics offerings for the mining industry," said Darren Almond, manager, drivetrain product planning for John Deere Power Systems.

John Deere Electronic Solutions family of inverters is based on a modular concept and includes power stage, bus capacitor and optional brake chopper with a common control module.

The company informed in an official statement, "PD400 dual inverter, with configurations rated from 150 kVA to 300 kVA, eliminates the need for multiple interfaces, allowing system designers the ability to improve machine performance in extreme conditions. With a power range of 155 kW (210 hp) for the size 3 model and 400 kW (536 hp) for the size 5 model, John Deere electric generator drive is specifically designed to provide the electric power necessary for heavy duty off-highway traction drive applications."

On display will also be John Deere three-speed transmission having a power rating of 145 kW (195 hp).

In addition, John Deere Power Systems will have on display the CanmetMINING certified PowerTech E 4.5L Tier 3 engine with a power range of 63 kW to 104 kW (85 hp to 140 hp). The 4.5L engine has full-authority electronic controls, 2-valve cylinder heads, a high-pressure common-rail fuel system with electronic fuel injection, and a fixed-geometry turbocharger in turbocharged or air-to-air aftercooled aspiration systems.

"John Deere is dedicated to providing power solutions for the mining industry," said Darrin Treptow, manager, worldwide marketing for John Deere Power Systems. "The Tier 3 4.5L engine is well suited for the extreme working conditions of underground mining applications."

John Deere will also display products from its lineup of Funk drivetrain components; including pump drives, HMD 18000 transmission and TeamMate II Series 1200 axle.

In addition to the products on display at MINExpo International, John Deere Power Systems also offers a full lineup of industrial diesel engines in 2.9L, 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L and 13.5L displacements with a power range of 36 kW to 448 kW (48 hp to 600 hp).