AxleHub
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Has anyone else been reading about the new diesel engines that were announced 3 days ago by the competition?
I predict that Kubota will introduce a series of new, highly efficient diesel engines during 2012. Likely for their higher end zero turn diesel models, their BX and B products.
Why? Because Kohler is leap frogging many in the small diesel market. Highly fuel efficient AND 10 times less particulate emissions. Engine costs are higher but eliminate the higher cost egr type canisters and filters.
More power, less fuel used, less emissions concerns right in time for the new regs..
Great for gov't type bids. Kubota is competitive and regs. Require change anyway.
I predict Kubota has also been working on similar type improvements but Kohler has an early lead. Watch and see.
Opinions ??? I also predict the dealers haven't heard a word about it yet. Could be any time in 2012 imo.
Why
I predict that Kubota will introduce a series of new, highly efficient diesel engines during 2012. Likely for their higher end zero turn diesel models, their BX and B products.
Why? Because Kohler is leap frogging many in the small diesel market. Highly fuel efficient AND 10 times less particulate emissions. Engine costs are higher but eliminate the higher cost egr type canisters and filters.
More power, less fuel used, less emissions concerns right in time for the new regs..
Great for gov't type bids. Kubota is competitive and regs. Require change anyway.
I predict Kubota has also been working on similar type improvements but Kohler has an early lead. Watch and see.
Opinions ??? I also predict the dealers haven't heard a word about it yet. Could be any time in 2012 imo.
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