Re: New Protype
Deere is actually going to use a single re-thresher unit for its upcoming new STS models.
Deere is using a dpf, not urea/scr.
Tier IV fuel economy is actually suppose to stabilize, if not improve, because it will enable engine mfg's to revert back to Tier II technology while using urea (read about SISU's new engines) to improve emissions.
CNH's fuel economy may go down in Tier IV due to its lack of a leading engine supplier. Iveco (Fiat) has never been known for its leadership in any of its industry or market sectors. Iveco actually trails at a very distant 6th behind the likes of Mercedes, Volvo, MAN, DAF and Scania when it comes to diesel engine technology and truck chassis'. While having a stop at a TOTAL truck stop in Germany, I got the chance to discuss this very topic with a few truck drivers, and their comments regarding truck chassis' and diesel engine mfg's are as follows: "truck drivers and machinery operators in Europe typically prefer to operate Mercedes, Volvo, MAN, DAF and Scania products over Iveco." Iveco products are typically purchased as economical solutions rather than productive solutions.