Schaeffler Expands Line of Aftermarket Products Units for Agricultural Equipment
Schaeffler is further expanding its product line with metric-sized bearings and is now providing both metric and imperial-sized bearings for agricultural applications in North America.
In the Agricultural Market, Engine Building is a Growing Business
Unlike other markets in this industry, agricultural engine work doesn’t rest. Customers getting engine work done can’t afford to be down for long. In this market, time truly is money. We spoke with Jay Foley, owner of Foley Engines, in Worchester, MA, about the benefits of the agricultural engine market.
QualCast, LLC Heavy-Duty, Agricultural and Industrial Catalog
QualCast has updated and extracted all Heavy-Duty, Agricultural and Industrial applications from its master catalog to create the first valve train specific Heavy-Duty catalog in the aftermarket. A total of 34 engine manufacturers, 394 engine lines and 1871 part numbers are included in the catalog.
The Agricultural [Engine] Market
This good news for farmers trickles down to other businesses involved in agriculture such as the implement dealers and manufacturers of farm equipment. While 2009 tractor sales are expected to be down about 20 percent, combine sales are expected to be up nearly that same amount. Used tractor sales are also seeing an increase of
Harvesting Profits From the Farm/Agricultural Market
When we last visited the subject of the opportunities in the agricultural market, (Engine Builder, March 2006) we discussed the diversity that may not have been apparent to everyone. While many would immediately think about tractors, combines and maybe, grain trucks, most would not have realized that the farm and agriculture industries are much more
Growing Your Agricultural Engine Business
Most automotive machine shops and engine builders are familiar with cars and trucks as a market for their services. In fact, for many shops, these two markets are their lifeblood. A look at other markets, however, is always worthwhile and any industry that uses equipment powered by an internal combustion engine should be a prospective
Connecting rod bolt torque specifications used in various Allis Chalmers agricultural or industrial engines
Engine Builders: In an effort to clarify the confusion about connecting rod bolt torque specifications used in various Allis Chalmers agricultural or industrial engines, the AERA Technical Committee offers the following information. This information applies to both early and late style engines, as several different hardware combinations have been used in the 201, 301 and
QualCast Debuts 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog
QualCast, a leading distributor of the best quality aftermarket engine products since 1997, is proud to share the debut of their 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog. Newly added products include heavy duty valve train kits, cast iron cylinder heads and black lightening diesel performance valves and valve train kits! This highly anticipated 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog
Navistar Honors Technicians, Graduates of Second Uptime Academy
In honor of National Technician Appreciation Week from Sept. 24-30, Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) recognizes the hardworking technicians across its dealer network and announces the graduation of its second Uptime Academy class. Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network. As
SEMA Awards More than 100 Scholarships to Automotive Aftermarket Students
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a total of $245,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies
MAHLE Wins Series Order for Hydrogen Engines
MAHLE has received a series order from engine manufacturer DEUTZ for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. These are so-called power cell units, i.e. units consisting of the piston, the piston ring pack and the piston pin, which DEUTZ plans to use in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the
Lubrication Specialities Hires Bud Prenatt as Director of Marketing
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret™, the fastest growing performance lubricant brand in the USA, announces the addition of Bud Prenatt to the company’s marketing team. Prenatt, a highly experienced product marketing leader in the heavy-duty transportation industry, joined LSI in February 2023. Formerly the product marketing manager for a Ohio based company
Elgin Honored by GM for 100% On-Time Shipping
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has been honored by the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization for 100% on-time shipping throughout 2022. Elgin for the fourth consecutive year has achieved the automaker’s Platinum Level Supplier status, recognizing flawless order-fill and shipping performance. Elgin manufactures a variety of engine components that
Chris Anderson Appointed Executive Vice President of Elgin Industries
Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, defense and other applications, today announced the appointment of Chris Anderson as executive vice president. Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, most recently was executive vice president of the Elgin World Trade operating unit. He reports to Elgin
Coffman Starter 24-Valve 5.9L Cummins Engine
This 24-valve 5.9L Cummins is your average workhorse build for pulling trailers… until you learn about the Coffman-inspired starter James Crutcher built for this engine.
Hot Shot’s Secret Gasoline Extreme in a New Formula and Capless Bottle Design
The one-tank clean-up formula features a highly effective Polyetheramine (PEA) detergent to thoroughly clean valves, pumps, injectors, rings, pistons, and upper cylinders.
Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces EDT+ Winter Defense Diesel Fuel Additive
With a pour point of -65°F, EDT+ Winter Defense is specially formulated to ensure diesel fuel tanks and lines stay fully operational.
Engine Builder Attends SBI’s 40th Anniversary Gala
If there’s anything that these past couple years has demonstrated, it’s that nothing is for certain in life or in business. In these days of such ever-changing environments, economies, consumer habits and the like, it’s more than impressive when a company reaches a major milestone. In July, the team at S.B. International, located in Nashville,
Steven Cox Assumes Leadership of Turbo International as CEO
Northern Cross Partners, a Los Angeles based Private Equity Firm, is delighted to announce that their ownership and restructuring processes has concluded at Turbo International in Carlsbad, California effective October 18, 2021. Steven A Cox formerly of Hanson Distributing Company and Dorman Products has assumed the leadership of Turbo International as its President/CEO. Turbo International
LSI Chemical NanoClear504 Oil Additive
This oil additive allows for higher load carrying capacity, higher adsorbability, and an increased film strength for better wear resistance.
