Kubota Engine America showed a variety of new engines at the recent American Rental Association show in Las Vegas.
Z482-BG diesel engine: Lighting it up
Designed specifically for LED light towers, the Z482-BG diesel engine offers durability and fuel efficiency. Its 1,000-hour oil change interval reduces maintenance needs and operational costs. Weighing just 172 pounds, this compact two-cylinder engine delivers consistent performance at 5.1 HP (3.8 kW) at 1800 rpm, ensuring reliability even under demanding conditions.
V2403 turbo diesel and WG2503 spark-ignited engines: Versatility and power
For applications requiring versatility, the V2403 turbo diesel and WG2503 spark-ignited engines are designed to meet a wide range of power needs while offering fuel flexibility. The WG2503 is based on the industrial diesel engine platform, providing rental fleet managers the option to choose between diesel and spark ignited.
The V2403 is turbocharged and has a turbo aftercooler. Its design ensures a robust stand-by power output of 64.8 HP (48.3 kW) at 1800 rpm, making it well-suited for generator applications.
The WG2503 is offered in gasoline, LPG, natural gas and dual-fuel configurations, and it delivers 51-56 HP at 2700 rpm, with the same durability as Kubota’s diesel lineup.
D1105K diesel engine: Fuel efficiency and low emissions
Contributing to Kubota’s goal of sustainability, the D1105K diesel engine features an engine-mounted ECU for precise control, enhanced fuel efficiency and low emissions. This compact and reliable engine boasts a power output of 24.8 HP (18.5 kW) at 3000 RPM and is designed for rental applications prioritizing performance and compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
Backed by service
Kubota is offering extended oil change intervals to advanced turbo technology. With an extensive dealer network, Kubota engine service app and participation in the SmartEquip network, Kubota offers reliable support. Also, Kubota’s diesel engines are approved for use of HVO renewable diesel.
More information: www.kubotaengine.com.
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Michael Roth
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.