InfraStructures - November 2016 - DEUTZ® High-Torque Engines Featured in New Skyjack Telehandler Range

DEUTZ^® High-Torque Engines Featured
in New Skyjack Telehandler Range

Skyjack, Inc. has introduced a new telescopic handler range that features high-torque, 74 hp, Tier 4 final (T4f) engines from DEUTZ. Thanks to these innovative engines, Skyjack is better able to provide customers with T4f compliant telehandlers that are simpler to operate and maintain while providing better overall value.

“To meet T4f emissions standards, engines above the 75 hp range must incorporate a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system with urea-based diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection,” said Steve Corley, chief sales officer for DEUTZ Corporation. “As the complexity of these engines increases, the possibility for more machine maintenance that impacts productivity can occur, particularly in the rental market. As Skyjack has found, our 74hp TCD 2.9 L4 and TCD 3.6 L4 high-torque T4f engines are excellent alternatives that don’t compromise machine performance, offer cost benefits and are simple to maintain.”

DEUTZ’s TCD engines are able to provide high levels of torque that compensate for their lower horsepower, which is particularly useful for load-lifting machines like telescopic handlers. As a result, Skyjack’s TH telehandlers can raise the same heavy loads and travel safely over the same rough terrain as telehandlers with more powerful engines.
“Naturally, we looked at a number of engine manufacturers as we were developing our TH range,” said Malcolm Early, vice president of marketing for Skyjack, Inc. “In the end, DEUTZ won out as the most reliable, notable company providing a high-torque, 74 hp engine that met T4f requirements. Their engines have been a key component in the successful launch of these new telehandlers.”

The TH line was engineered to meet the broad requirements of the rental equipment industry while filling a gap in the telehandler market with “workhorse” machines that offer the features and versatility previously only found on premium units. While all of Skyjack’s TH telehandlers come standard with DEUTZ 74 hp TCD 2.9L or TCD 3.6L engines, buyers of 2 models – the SJ1044TH and SJ1056TH – can choose an optional 107 hp DEUTZ TCD 3.6L engine. With the higher horsepower engine, these larger telehandlers provide similar function times, load handling and tractive effort as the other models, but with greater acceleration available in 3^rd gear.

“Demand for the TH range has exceeded our expectations since its launch,” said Mr. Early. “Even more importantly, rental customers who had never before purchased a Skyjack telehandler are now including them in their fleets. DEUTZ’s worldwide service support, brand recognition and reputation for reliability have made them an ideal partner in the tough rental equipment market.”

The new TH telehandlers are not the only Skyjack machines to use DEUTZ engines. The company’s powered boom line has featured DEUTZ engines since 2006.

“We feel that the fact Skyjack continues to partner with us is a testament to the quality, reliability and innovation that we build into each and every engine we manufacture,” said Mr. Corley. “We’re dedicated to providing our OEM customers with a selection of engines that enables them to make the right choices for their machines.”

Source: DEUTZ Corporation

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