Thaler GmbH& Co. KG was one of the first mechanical engineering companies to push forward the transition from Stage IIIA engines to Stage V of the European emissions directives.
A prototype of the 2438 Series with a Yanmar engine and exhaust aftertreatment was presented at Eurotier in 2018. Thaler will celebrate a small anniversary in the fall of 2020. The 250th Stage V machine was manufactured and handed over to its trading partner RWZ Rhein-Main. This loader is currently in RWZ’s demonstration fleet.
For RWZ, however, this wasn’t the first Thaler machine with a Stage V engine. “Our experience with the Stage V engines so far has been very positive; they run smoothly across the board,” says Mr. Wolfgang Zuberer, charging technology specialist in the Technology Division at RWZ, “we’re satisfied!”
The new Stage V emissions standard, adopted across Europe, came into force on January 1, 2019, for non-road machines with power outputs below 56 kW (76 hp) to significantly reduce air pollutant emissions. A transitional period was in place until June 30, 2020, which continued to allow the installation of Stage III engines already in stock. In light of the global COVID-19 crisis, this transitional period was extended by a further 12 months. However, due to solid planning on the part of Thaler Lader GmbH, this had no impact on ongoing production.
In the power class up to 18.4 kW (25 hp), Thaler chargers meet the improved emissions standard thanks to optimized injection technology.
Above 29 kW, these values are achieved through exhaust aftertreatment using a DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and DPF. Unlike in passenger cars, however, optimized engine management eliminates the need for the separate addition of urea (AdBlue). This eliminates the need for additional space for the tank and, of course, the need to refill the urea. The necessary additional components have been integrated into the current model series through intelligent design, ensuring that customers continue to enjoy compact dimensions while maintaining optimized performance.