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Franna performance elevated by OM engine

Penske Australia and Franna recently reached a new agreement for the supply of OM936 engines to power Franna’s pick-and-carry crane.

Seriously powerful, the OM936 engine delivered by Penske is the only dual-certified Stage V and Tier 4 EPA- labelled engine on the Australian market.

The 7.7L six-cylinder industrial OM936 off-highway engine is specifically designed and certified for special-purpose vehicles such as Franna cranes, delivering a bespoke power solution.

A highly efficient and low- emission off-highway product, the OM936 meets the stringent Australian Design Rule (ADR) 80/04 regulation in addition to the Tier 4 US EPA requirements, the most stringent engine emission regulation globally.

“The USA and Europe appoint far more rigorous standards than we do locally in Australia,” said Lloyd Dilger, Diversified Products National Sales Manager at Penske Australia.

“The US currently requires Tier 4 standards for off-highway vehicles. Europe complies with Euro 6 standards for on-highway vehicles and Stage V for off-highway vehicles.

“The OM936 engine complies with both the rigorous European off-highway standards and the strict US standards.

“Rated to an impressive 300 kW brake power and boasting long maintenance intervals, the OM936 is the ultimate solution for cranes in terms of emissions, power and customisation for the off- highway market.”

ADR 80/04 will come into effect for newly approved heavy vehicles from November 1, 2024. ADR 80/04 aims to decrease emissions from heavy vehicles and is based on the European Union Stage VI emissions standards, with which the OM936 complies.

“With the OM936, we are able to future-proof power solutions for the off- highway market,”Dilger said.

“Franna can confidently count on a power solution that will deliver for years to come.”

Franna customers can count on Penske’s extensive national footprint across the country, delivering support where and when customers need it. Furthermore, in addition to the

OM936 engine, Penske also supplies OM engines rated between 170kW and 460kW for various applications, including agriculture, industrial, rail, and mining.

The mtu engine range, also represented by Penske, is rated up to 650kW and is ideal for powering cranes, haul trucks, industrial mining equipment and forestry machinery.

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