SMALL ENGINES MARK BIG MOVE FOR DOOSAN

摘要

Production starts on new range of Tier 4 final/EU Stage 3b compact diesels at new South Korean engine plant; company aims to become top tier engine builder. Doosan Infracore has developed a new series of small diesel engines designed for a broad range of applications in compact equipment. Among them is the 2.4 LD24 shown here, a four-cylinder engine available in ratings up to 74 hp. Doosan Infracore has started production of its new range of Tier 4 final/EU Stage 3b and 4 compliant compact diesel engines at its newly developed factory at Incheon, South Korea. The move marks a significant step for the company as it aims to establish itself as a global top tier engine maker with the new compact range designed for installation in a variety of compact and midsized equipment such as loaders, tractors, portable power units, excavators and forklifts. With the new addition to its line, the entire Doosan engine range now spans models from 1.8 L to 22 L. The first units of the new compact engine range will be installed in Doosan Industrial Vehicle forklifts, replacing the existing engines.