At Agritechnica 2025, Jcb confirmed its evolution from a machine manufacturer to a complete supplier of powertrain solutions for the off-road market, bringing to the stand its internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen and the entire range of components for OEMs
The engine, axles, transmissions, and integrated drivetrain are presented as a modular kit. The technical highlight is the hydrogen engine called the “448 AbH2,” an “H2-Ice” version derived from the classic JCB “448 DieselMax” architecture. It is a four-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 4.0 liters (800 cubic centimeters), featuring 106 mm bore and 112 mm stroke. The engine was developed with an investment of £100 million and the work of over 150 engineers.
Designed to deliver diesel-like power and torque, the unit has received full EU type approval for use in non-road mobile machinery under EU Regulation 2016/1628, becoming the first engine of its kind to be approved for the European agricultural and industrial markets. But JCB isn’t just focusing on the engine.
The powertrain of Jcb
The Powertrain division offers a complete package including engine, transmissions, axles, and integrated solutions, designed to enable manufacturers to adopt a complete turnkey and modular powertrain, compatible with both traditional systems and hydrostatic or electrified configurations. This solution, showcased at Agritechnica, underscores the company’s commitment to positioning itself as a complete supplier of powertrains, built on the expertise acquired in the field of designing the British group’s machinery.
Titolo: Jcb, powertrain off-road towards hydrogen
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