Scania extends its Euro 5 engine line up with introduction of SCR across its five and six-cylinder engine range
By Matt Wood | March 12, 2012
Scania Australia has extended its Euro 5 engine line up with the introduction of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) across its five and six-cylinder engine range.
The 9.3 and 12.7-litre engines still conform to Scania’s modular global engine platform ethos, with major engine components being shared across the engine range. Both engines have a common bore, meaning that many internal components are identical.
The new 12.7-litre SCR power plant is now available in 360, 400, 440, and 480 horsepower ratings.
This engine does not replace the existing XPI exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engine but will be offered alongside it, giving operators a choice of EGR and SCR engines in the lower horsepower end of the market.
The SCR engine does not rely on low sulphur diesel, and can run on 100 percent biodiesel without voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. However, service intervals may need to be changed accordingly.
“Scania Australia is very pleased to be able to offer its customers the option of an SCR six-cylinder engine range solution in 2012,” Scania Australia Managing Director Roger McCarthy says.
“As a company we were aware of the variability of fuel quality in global markets and devised the SCR solution to be able to cope with these fuel differences.
“We therefore have created a Euro 5 solution for markets where there are high sulphur contents in fuel, we will of course continue to offer EGR solutions in parallel to the SCR solution.”
Scania’s P series benefits from the new engine line up with the availability of the 440 horsepower SCR engine.
The P series cab has been remodelled to enhance the family resemblance to the G and R series range. The new look features larger radiator grille openings, with a larger Scania logo and Silver Brilliant colour.
“The P series has considerable potential in Australia, specifically when configured in 6×2 drive trains for intrastate and metro delivery options,” McCarthy says.
Both the EGR and SCR engine range have an identical torque range of 1000-1300rpm, torque figures for the new SCR engines are:
• 1850Nm torque for the 360hp SCR
• 2100Nm torque for the 400hp SCR
• 2300Nm torque for the 440hp SCR
• 2400Nm torque for the 480hp SCR
