The new lineup is showcased at the Agritechnica 2019 trade show, which is being held in Germany
Image: Dana corporate headquarters in Maumee, Ohio, US. Photo: courtesy of Dwight Burdette/Wikipedia.
Dana has introduced new e-Mobility technologies designed to improve the performance of drive and work functions for field sprayers and telehandlers used in agriculture.
The firm has introduced new Spicer Torque-Hub brand of wheel drives, as well as electrified drive systems and work functions, at the Agritechnica 2019 trade show being held from 10-16 November 2019 in Germany.
The US-based company is also showcasing its drive systems for telehandlers and field sprayers.
Dana off-highway drive and motion technologies president Aziz Aghili said: “From telehandlers that accomplish a variety of work functions to sprayers that perform a single task continuously over several hours, the diversity of duty cycles across applications presents engineering challenges for agriculture equipment manufacturers on the path to electrification.
“Dana has the expertise and expanding product line to support agriculture manufacturers with technologies for diesel-, hybrid-, and electric-powered vehicles.”
Spicer Electrified e-Axles are designed for telehandlers
The firm’s Spicer Electrified e-Axles have been designed for telehandlers with load capacities up to 3,000kg. They leverage Dana’s lineup of motors, inverters, and controls to provide electrified propulsion within established vehicle architectures.
The Dana’s new Spicer Electrified e-Gearbox features a compact design capable of managing high input speeds, and offer a precision-engineered interface for connecting high-performance motors. It also provides superior power density with improved mechanical efficiency.
At the event, Dana is also showcasing its Spicer Smart Suite Intelligent Load Monitoring System (ILMS), which uses patented and proprietary data-harvesting technologies to prevent tip-over incidents, supply intelligent calibration management, and estimate axle attitude.
The Spicer Smart Suite ILMS alerts the operator of potential tipping situations, thus reducing the risk of vehicle breakdowns. It also improves productivity and enhances the long-term serviceability of drive systems.
Dana said it also offers a full range of Spicer Torque-Hub wheel drives for sprayers. Featuring compact design with a steerable four-wheel-drive configuration, the Spicer Torque-Hub wheel drives allows for easy integration with central tire inflation systems (CTIS).
The firm said in a statement: “Engineers have combined Spicer Torque-Hub technology with high-performance electric motors from the Dana portfolio to deliver an electric drive system for field sprayers with superior efficiency.”