YANMAR Technical Review
Winter 2016

Technology x Design:GHP K1series Development(XAIRII)
With Japan having suffered from electricity shortages since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the GHP XAIR has achieved good sales since its product launch in April...
January 27, 2016

Introduction of Minimal Swing Radius Excavator "B7-6" that has Evolved Comfort and Equips SIGMA Boom.
The minimal-swing-radius hydraulic excavator (MSRX), sold mainly in the Japanese market, is characterized by having an implement with a boom that can be offset to either side.…
January 27, 2016

The Technical Supports to Design the Cabin Noise more Comfortable
The expected requirements for living environments of buildings such as hotels and hospitals is very high level these days and measures for preventing vibration and noise…
January 27, 2016

Introduction to Machine Tools Used in Gear Processing ~Development of Machine Tools for High Precision Gears at Low Cost~
Part of the Yanmar Group, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd. operates a component manufacturing business that produces hydraulic equipment and transmissions, and marine an…
January 27, 2016
Autumn 2015

The New TNV Engine Series : World’s First Engine Complies with Swiss PN Regulations
Because diesel engines have low fuel consumption and excellent durability and reliability, they are widely used as a power source for industrial machinery. On the other…
October 27, 2015

Construction of New Service System Infrastructure by SMARTASSIST
The history of the remote information systems of Yanmar started 28 years ago in 1987 with the operation of the Remote Energy Support System (RESS), which targeted diesel…
October 27, 2015

Development of the Intelligent Combine Harvester which Contributes to Increase in Productivity of Agriculture
Agriculture in Japan has been undergoing major changes in recent years associated with trends such as an aging workforce and a shrinking consumer population. Of the…
October 27, 2015

The Introduction of the Pleasure Fishing Boat “EX30B”~The Development of the Cruising Boat that Satisfies Suitability for Fishing and Interior Comfort at a High Level.~
Although the EX30B is the smallest model in the Wide EX Series, Yanmar did not think "It's the smallest model so there's nothing special…
October 27, 2015

Study of Electric-Field-Assisted Spark Ignition
The advantages of lean burn in terms of lower heat losses and higher specific heat ratio make it an effective way to improve the thermal efficiency of spark ignition engines.…
October 27, 2015

Secure File Exchange System for Improving the Speed of Research and Development (cnct-partner)
The sharing of information via computer networks has become essential to business. To expedite research and development (R&D), Yanmar is also making greater use of external…
October 27, 2015
Summer 2015

Development of Class-leading High-Efficiency Gas Engine Co-Generation System
Increasing use is being made of gas engine co-generation systems fuelled with natural gas because of their energy efficiency, low CO2 emissions, and superior…
July 27, 2015

High Reliability and Environmentally-friendly Mechanical Controlled Commercial Marine Diesel Engine 6CXB-GT
Because the time taken to travel to and from the fishery can have a significant impact on fish catches and price, the development and commercialization of marine…
July 27, 2015

Dual-Fuel Marine Engine (Highly Reliable Environmentally Friendly Engine)
To prevent air pollution from ships, regulations covering pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx) specified under the 1997 International…
July 27, 2015

Hydraulic Front Wheel Drive (HFWD) That Reduces Damage for a Lawn
Vehicles with two-wheel drive do not damage the lawn so badly unless sudden acceleration or braking is activated. On the other hand vehicles with four-wheel drive…
July 27, 2015
Spring 2015

On the Inaugural Publication of YANMAR Technical Review
Welcome to the inaugural edition of YANMAR Technical Review. On November 19, 2014 at our new headquarters, the Yanmar Flying…
April 10, 2015

Yanmar Combine Harvester Steering System Fulltime Drive System (FDS)
In 2006, Yanmar won the Osaka Outstanding Invention Award for its forced differential transmission steering system for combine…
April 10, 2015

Establishment of Heat Treatment Analysis Technique ~Improvement in Analysis Accuracy of Phase Transformation During Induction Hardening~
As internal combustion engines have been made lighter in recent years with higher outputs, there is a trend toward higher loads being…
April 10, 2015

Vibration Transfer Path Analysis for Combine Harvester Using Multibody Dynamics for Engine Hybrid Method Combining CAE and Experiment
Diesel engines are the main power source used in agricultural and construction machinery and also a source of vibration. Engine…
April 10, 2015

ViO45/55-6 Product Technology Overview
In 1993, Yanmar led the world by introducing the ViO series of excavators with zero tail swing. The series subsequently underwent…
April 10, 2015
Product Technology

Technology x Design:GHP K1series Development(XAIRII)
With Japan having suffered from electricity shortages since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the GHP XAIR has achieved good sales since its product launch in April...
January 27, 2016

Introduction of Minimal Swing Radius Excavator "B7-6" that has Evolved Comfort and Equips SIGMA Boom.
The minimal-swing-radius hydraulic excavator (MSRX), sold mainly in the Japanese market, is characterized by having an implement with a boom that can be offset to either side.…
January 27, 2016

Introduction to Machine Tools Used in Gear Processing ~Development of Machine Tools for High Precision Gears at Low Cost~
Part of the Yanmar Group, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd. operates a component manufacturing business that produces hydraulic equipment and transmissions, and marine an…
January 27, 2016

The New TNV Engine Series : World’s First Engine Complies with Swiss PN Regulations
Because diesel engines have low fuel consumption and excellent durability and reliability, they are widely used as a power source for industrial machinery. On the other…
October 27, 2015

Construction of New Service System Infrastructure by SMARTASSIST
The history of the remote information systems of Yanmar started 28 years ago in 1987 with the operation of the Remote Energy Support System (RESS), which targeted diesel…
October 27, 2015

The Introduction of the Pleasure Fishing Boat “EX30B”~The Development of the Cruising Boat that Satisfies Suitability for Fishing and Interior Comfort at a High Level.~
Although the EX30B is the smallest model in the Wide EX Series, Yanmar did not think "It's the smallest model so there's nothing special…
October 27, 2015

Development of Class-leading High-Efficiency Gas Engine Co-Generation System
Increasing use is being made of gas engine co-generation systems fuelled with natural gas because of their energy efficiency, low CO2 emissions, and superior…
July 27, 2015

High Reliability and Environmentally-friendly Mechanical Controlled Commercial Marine Diesel Engine 6CXB-GT
Because the time taken to travel to and from the fishery can have a significant impact on fish catches and price, the development and commercialization of marine…
July 27, 2015
Technical Paper

The Technical Supports to Design the Cabin Noise more Comfortable
The expected requirements for living environments of buildings such as hotels and hospitals is very high level these days and measures for preventing vibration and noise…
January 27, 2016

Improvement for Working Space Comfort (Prediction of Tractor Vibration)
Yanmar is continually working on ways to improve tractor working space comfort by reducing vibration and noise. In particular, given the tendency for faster speeds when…
January 27, 2016

Development of the Intelligent Combine Harvester which Contributes to Increase in Productivity of Agriculture
Agriculture in Japan has been undergoing major changes in recent years associated with trends such as an aging workforce and a shrinking consumer population. Of the…
October 27, 2015

Study of Electric-Field-Assisted Spark Ignition
The advantages of lean burn in terms of lower heat losses and higher specific heat ratio make it an effective way to improve the thermal efficiency of spark ignition engines.…
October 27, 2015

Dual-Fuel Marine Engine (Highly Reliable Environmentally Friendly Engine)
To prevent air pollution from ships, regulations covering pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx) specified under the 1997 International…
July 27, 2015

Novel Thermal Management in an Engine Room using Non-Parametric Sensitivity Analysis
Industrial vehicles are characterized by operating at a higher engine load and generating more heat than passenger cars. And also they travel more slowly and their…
July 27, 2015

Yanmar Combine Harvester Steering System Fulltime Drive System (FDS)
In 2006, Yanmar won the Osaka Outstanding Invention Award for its forced differential transmission steering system for combine…
April 10, 2015

Establishment of Heat Treatment Analysis Technique ~Improvement in Analysis Accuracy of Phase Transformation During Induction Hardening~
As internal combustion engines have been made lighter in recent years with higher outputs, there is a trend toward higher loads being…
April 10, 2015
Other Article

Editor's Postscript
Happy New Year to all of our readers!I would like to thank everyone who has read Yanmar Technical Review over this past year and wish you all the best for the coming year.…
January 27, 2016

Secure File Exchange System for Improving the Speed of Research and Development (cnct-partner)
The sharing of information via computer networks has become essential to business. To expedite research and development (R&D), Yanmar is also making greater use of external…
October 27, 2015

Yanmar Technical Symposium 2015 (“Ytec”)
For two days from this past October 1st and 2nd , Yanmar held its Yanmar Technical Symposium 2015, “Ytec,” at the Kobe Portopia Hotel.…
October 27, 2015

Editor's Postscript
The seasons change quickly, with the heat of summer now gone, and already deep into autumn, we are now publishing our third issue. This time, in addition to technical papers…
October 27, 2015

Editor's Postscript
After the spring edition of Yanmar Technical Review was published, the editorial team was interested to find out just how many people were reading the articles.…
July 27, 2015
Relevant Business
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Improvement for Working Space Comfort (Prediction of Tractor Vibration)
Yanmar is continually working on ways to improve tractor working space comfort by reducing vibration and noise. In particular, given the tendency for faster speeds when…
January 27, 2016
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Development of the Intelligent Combine Harvester which Contributes to Increase in Productivity of Agriculture
Agriculture in Japan has been undergoing major changes in recent years associated with trends such as an aging workforce and a shrinking consumer population. Of the…
October 27, 2015
-
Hydraulic Front Wheel Drive (HFWD) That Reduces Damage for a Lawn
Vehicles with two-wheel drive do not damage the lawn so badly unless sudden acceleration or braking is activated. On the other hand vehicles with four-wheel drive…
July 27, 2015
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Yanmar Combine Harvester Steering System Fulltime Drive System (FDS)
In 2006, Yanmar won the Osaka Outstanding Invention Award for its forced differential transmission steering system for combine…
April 10, 2015
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The Introduction of the Pleasure Fishing Boat “EX30B”~The Development of the Cruising Boat that Satisfies Suitability for Fishing and Interior Comfort at a High Level.~
Although the EX30B is the smallest model in the Wide EX Series, Yanmar did not think "It's the smallest model so there's nothing special…
October 27, 2015
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The Technical Supports to Design the Cabin Noise more Comfortable
The expected requirements for living environments of buildings such as hotels and hospitals is very high level these days and measures for preventing vibration and noise…
January 27, 2016
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High Reliability and Environmentally-friendly Mechanical Controlled Commercial Marine Diesel Engine 6CXB-GT
Because the time taken to travel to and from the fishery can have a significant impact on fish catches and price, the development and commercialization of marine…
July 27, 2015
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Dual-Fuel Marine Engine (Highly Reliable Environmentally Friendly Engine)
To prevent air pollution from ships, regulations covering pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx) specified under the 1997 International…
July 27, 2015
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Technology x Design:GHP K1series Development(XAIRII)
With Japan having suffered from electricity shortages since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the GHP XAIR has achieved good sales since its product launch in April...
January 27, 2016
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Development of Class-leading High-Efficiency Gas Engine Co-Generation System
Increasing use is being made of gas engine co-generation systems fuelled with natural gas because of their energy efficiency, low CO2 emissions, and superior…
July 27, 2015
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First YANMAR Gasification system in Europe
From 2005 to 2012 renewable electricity generation in Europe grew by 61% (average pace of 7.1%/year), whereas the overall…
April 10, 2015
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Introduction of Minimal Swing Radius Excavator "B7-6" that has Evolved Comfort and Equips SIGMA Boom.
The minimal-swing-radius hydraulic excavator (MSRX), sold mainly in the Japanese market, is characterized by having an implement with a boom that can be offset to either side.…
January 27, 2016
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ViO45/55-6 Product Technology Overview
In 1993, Yanmar led the world by introducing the ViO series of excavators with zero tail swing. The series subsequently underwent…
April 10, 2015
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The New TNV Engine Series : World’s First Engine Complies with Swiss PN Regulations
Because diesel engines have low fuel consumption and excellent durability and reliability, they are widely used as a power source for industrial machinery. On the other…
October 27, 2015
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Study of Electric-Field-Assisted Spark Ignition
The advantages of lean burn in terms of lower heat losses and higher specific heat ratio make it an effective way to improve the thermal efficiency of spark ignition engines.…
October 27, 2015
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Vibration Transfer Path Analysis for Combine Harvester Using Multibody Dynamics for Engine Hybrid Method Combining CAE and Experiment
Diesel engines are the main power source used in agricultural and construction machinery and also a source of vibration. Engine…
April 10, 2015
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Introduction to Machine Tools Used in Gear Processing ~Development of Machine Tools for High Precision Gears at Low Cost~
Part of the Yanmar Group, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd. operates a component manufacturing business that produces hydraulic equipment and transmissions, and marine an…
January 27, 2016
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Novel Thermal Management in an Engine Room using Non-Parametric Sensitivity Analysis
Industrial vehicles are characterized by operating at a higher engine load and generating more heat than passenger cars. And also they travel more slowly and their…
July 27, 2015
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Establishment of Heat Treatment Analysis Technique ~Improvement in Analysis Accuracy of Phase Transformation During Induction Hardening~
As internal combustion engines have been made lighter in recent years with higher outputs, there is a trend toward higher loads being…
April 10, 2015