by AF 1208 e3 — December 11, 2009—Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of standby and portable power generation equipment, and Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), one of the most significant global players in the powertrain sector, have announced a strategic partnership.
Beginning in 2010, FPT will supply Generac with a wide range of industrial diesel engines for use in gensets with outputs ranging from 60 to 350 kilowatts (kW). The FPT engines are state-of-the-art designs that will help increase productivity and greatly reduce engine operating costs.
FPT engines for power generation benefit from the most advanced technologies developed and applied worldwide in numerous applications encompassing construction equipment, agriculture and commercial vehicles as well as passenger automobiles. Key attributes include high performance and compactness, combined with low operating costs and minimal environmental impact.
The engines require 37 percent less oil and feature best-in-class 600-hour oil and filter change intervals, which is 20 percent better than competitors’ average, according to the joint announcement. The high power density provided by turbocharging and enhanced injection systems, such as the FPT second generation Electronic Common Rail, allows performance normally achievable only with bigger size engines, providing obvious benefits in lower fuel consumption and smaller size. FPT engines are thus able to meet the most demanding customer requirements for performance, operating cost and ease of installation and service.
For more information, see the Generac Web site as well as the company’s FMLink ad.
