Gehl reaches a new level of emissions complianceResponding to emergencies with gen-sets and dewatering pumps

Better ways to mix and pour concrete

Sort, screen, and reap the rewards of recycling

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PERFORMANCE

Sophisticated pumping projects benefit from Eekels’ expertise ..... 3

Collect, sort, and screen with Luxor recycling machines ................. 4

Keep concrete pour-ready with De Buf mixer trailers ...................... 5

Rechner’s will deliver a lot of water where you really need it .......... 6

Expect a smooth ride out of the Walo slipform paver ..................... 7

COVER STORY

The Manitou Group launched its full line of Gehl telescopic handlers with John Deere Interim Tier 4/Stage III B emissions this past year. Favoring the engine technology path chosen by John Deere to meet emissions, the international company chose the PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine for 10 models, including this RS10-44, a popular model for residential and commercial construction projects. .............................8

DURABILITY IN HARSH CONDITIONS

Sykes/Primax pumps will move water under the most extreme conditions .......................................................................10

Broce Broom celebrates 50 years of sweeping success ..................11

Recycle rock and RAP with Astec Mobile Screens ...........................12

Bandit chippers reduce big brush piles into valuable mulch and chips ............................................................................14

Knebel Drilling’s hydraulic power packs make underwater drilling safer ..................................................................................15

RELIABILITY

Magnum gen-sets supply critical power to victims of Hurricane Sandy ............................................................................16

Fighting floods in Thailand with MWI hydraulic pumping units .....18

Houchin GPUs provide power to grounded planes .........................19

DESMI comes to the rescue during oil-spill disasters ................... 20

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Here’s why you should register your John Deere engine today ...... 22

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While lots of companies suffer in the current economic climate, others manage to find a niche. Pump expert Eekels Pompen B.V., in the Netherlands, repositioned itself in the market with virtual software that sketches scenarios in 3-D. “Customers can make a well-balanced buying or renting decision, cutting down project time, cost, and frustration,” says Hans van der Pol, company COO.

For over almost a century, Eekels has been a reliable, innovative, and flexible pump partner for contractors, water authorities, and industrial customers. Eekels’ portfolio ensures customers complete support from the planning of a project — thanks to the 3-D virtual technology — to pump solutions, and expert service and repair.

One feisty lady. Alongside this wide range of standard products, Eekels thrives on design challenges. A great example is the specialized Betsy 300HD, a 305-millimeter (12 inch) dry self-priming diesel engine pump, tailored to the needs of the Salzburg fire brigade. Betsy can pump 1,188 cubic meters (41,953 cubic feet) per hour, for as long as 48 hours, and will service an area of over 800 kilometers (497 miles) in Switzerland and its neighboring countries.

Looking to repower the standard Betsy 300HD, van der Pol organized an engine-selection process, inviting a number of engine manufacturers. “We set up a test bank with a good representation of the application, and the PowerTech E 4.5L came out on top.”

One Betsy 300HD with this 4.5L engine is in operation. “Betsy’s a feisty lady,” van der Pol continues. “She can accelerate quickly and reach high suction lift without effort. Still, her sound level is low, and the fuel consumption is 12 liters per hour (3.2 gallons per hour) at full capacity.” Typical applications for Betsy are pumping bentonite and sludge, clearing excavations pits and trenches, sewage pits, cellars, and surface water.

The smaller Betsy 200HD — with a capacity of up to 720 cubic meters (25,426 cubic feet) — was designed for similar applications with more moderate power needs. Eekels uses a PowerTech 4.5L mechanical or electronic engine to drive this model pump.

For two new high-pressure pumps (Model PP11 [11 bar/159.5 psi] currently under construction) van der Pol selected a Tier 4/Stage III B engine, the PowerTech PSX 9.0L. “This makes us one of the first pump experts to offer next-generation emissions technology engines,” he comments.

Breaking into new markets. John Deere engine distributor NPS Diesel delivers the engines ready for installation, fitted with a radiator with aftercooler. “The United States is a target market for us. If the U.S. support network is as committed as the NPS team, we’re confident that we’ll be successful.”

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During renovation of an existing sewage system, the Betsy 300HD pumped the water through a temporary system.

The Betsy 300HD supported the construction of the prestigious Maasvlakte 2, the new port area at Rotterdam harbor, reclaimed from the North Sea.

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Tier 3/Stage III A Interim Tier 4/Stage III BEngine Model PowerTech M 4045TF280 PowerTech E 4045TF285 PowerTech PSX 6090HFC95Displacement 4.5L 4.5L 9.0LRated Power 60 kW (80 hp) @ 2400 rpm 63 kW (85 hp) @ 2400 rpm 280 kW (375 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 4 4 6Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged Air-to-air aftercooled

Distributor

NPS Diesel B.V.Ravenstein, The Netherlands+31 486 201 600e.hes@npsdiesel.comwww.npsdiesel.com

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Recycling has a long and notable history. In ancient times, people melted down swords, pots, and other metal items that had served their purpose to create new coins, statues, and household goods. Today, recycling is serious business with ambitious goals. And Polish recycling equipment manufacturer Luxor addresses both the business and environmental sides. By helping recover the maximum amount of recyclables, its products offer customers a good return on investment, while reducing waste in landfills.

Does recycling make business sense? It sure does with Luxor’s recycling equipment, which is efficient, flexible, and reliable. But these solutions were also designed with an important environmental goal in mind: to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. “All of our units, from large compost turners to small separation screens,

Waste not, want notLuxor’s solutions make business and environmental sense out of recycling

Emissions Cert. Tier 2/Stage II Tier 3/Stage III A Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech 3029HF270 PowerTech M 4045TF280 PowerTech Plus 6090HF485Displacement 2.9L 4.5L 9.0LRated Power 41 kW (55 hp) @ 1500 rpm 63 kW (85 hp) @ 2400 rpm 224kW (300 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 3 4 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorTechbud Sp. z o.o., Zielona Góra, Poland+48 68 470 72 50techbud@techbud.eu

This PKG-2245 mobile crawler compost turner boasts a PowerTech Plus 9.0L engine.

The 2060/2D fitted with mobile screen recycles material at a composting site in Giżycko. It is powered by a 4.5L engine.

Luxor’s compost turners are poised to extract the maximum amount of material or energy from waste. This PKK-1940 carries a PowerTech 6.8L.

are aimed at extracting the maximum amount of material or energy from waste,” explains Jerzy Panasiuk, owner of Luxor.

Sorting through the opportunities. The full Luxor product range offers solutions for collecting, sorting, and recycling, and can handle many different types of material. It includes drum sieves, compost sieves, compost turners, choppers, screens, and recycling units designed to meet specific customer needs. Many of these units run on power, and since 2009, Luxor has been using John Deere gen-set engines to supply it.

For Luxor, efficiency is a must, and John Deere delivers. But other factors come into play, too, including the extensive John Deere range. Luxor uses quite a few: In gen-set units, it relies on the 2.9L rated at 27 kW (36 hp);

the 2.9L rated at 30 to 40 kW (40 to 53 hp); and the 6.8L rated at 180 kW (241 hp). It also uses John Deere industrial engines: the 4.5L rated at 63 kW (84 hp); the 6.8L rated at 149 kW (199 hp); and the 9.0L rated at 224 kW (300 hp).

Install, connect and start it up! The simplicity of the engines and the worldwide support are key to this successful relationship. As Sebastian Mrówczyński, sales manager at John Deere distributor Techbud Sp. z o.o., explains: “We provide Luxor with fuel-efficient power packs, including a reliable 12V or 24V engine, air filter, muffler, control panel, wire harness, and hydraulic pump drive or clutch. All Luxor needs to do is install the power pack in the machine, connect the fuel and battery, and press start.”

And Techbud makes sure Luxor stays “powered-up,” with fast delivery, design assistance, drawings, and engineering support, which keeps Luxor coming back for more. “Techbud always keeps the most popular engines stocked, so they can meet our urgent demands. That availability is reassuring,” Panasiuk concludes.

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Dynamite to clear a cement mixer barrel? Sometimes! If a faulty mixer or engine on a mixer trailer disrupts the churning, cement can harden and clog the machine. The operator may have to use jackhammers or even dynamite to clear it, causing even more damage and loss of valuable product. Mixer trailers by Belgian company De Buf Hydrauliek NV combine a heavy-duty mixer with a sturdy engine so high-quality cement is guaranteed with every delivery.

De Buf is specialized in mounting hydraulic equipment on trucks. Its mixer trailers offer ease of operation, solid performance and longevity, plus a good price-to-quality ratio. And De Buf’s personal service and commitment ensure that questions and requests are handled quickly and efficiently. All this makes the company’s mixer trailers very popular with leading Belgian concrete manufacturers.

Offering total flexibility. De Buf prides itself as a company that uses customer feedback to make product improvements. Its mixers range in capacity from 9 to 12 cubic meters (318 to 424 cubic feet). Mounted on a two- or three-axle trailer, the complete mixer trailer weighs between 30 and 35 metric tons (33 and 38.5 U.S. tons). De Buf can fine-tune the mixer trailer to specific requirements. For instance, a high-pressure steel water tank comes as standard, but aluminum or larger capacity tanks are available.

De Buf also offers flexibility in the power source that drives the hydraulic pump. “We let our customers choose their preferred engine brand,” says Dimitri De Buf, company owner. “Throughout the range, they request the

John Deere PowerTech E 4.5L — especially because of its low noise, few electronic parts, and advanced emissions technology.”

These characteristics were critical for De Buf customer Inter-Beton, Belgium’s leading manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete. Inter-Beton bought its first BM10-33-2 (10-cubic meter or 13 cubic yard capacity) concrete mixer trailers in 2011 and ordered another 15 this year. Five of the new mixer trailers have PowerTech E 4.5L engines. This is Inter-Beton’s first experience with John Deere engines and so far, it’s been a good one.

Locked, stocked, and loaded. Arnoud Straakenbroek, NPS Diesel B.V.’s representative in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, provides technical support, service, drawings, and integration advice to De Buf. NPS also keeps an ample stock of engines on hand to meet De Buf’s requirements at very short notice. “We are getting interest from large players in The Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg, so we are confident about the future,” concludes De Buf.

Stirred, not shaken De Buf keeps everything moving forward, with robust concrete mixer trailers

Many of De Buf’s customers prefer the PowerTech E 4.5L engine because of its low noise, few electronic parts, and advanced emissions technology. A five-year warranty period was one of the reasons De Buf likes to use John Deere engines.

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech E 4045HF285Displacement 4.5LRated Power 104 kW (140 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 4Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

Distributor

NPS Diesel B.V.Ravenstein, The Netherlands+31 486 201 600e.hes@npsdiesel.comwww.npsdiesel.com

NPS Diesel BelgiumThis location is currently under construction. Please contact NPS Diesel B.V. for now.

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Who can deny that water is the lifeline of any community? We drink it, grow food with it, swim in it, and even fight fires with it. But the water we require isn’t always nearby — or not in the quantity we need it. So companies like Rechner’s develop high-capacity water pumps that bring that all-essential water to where we can use it. And Rechner’s latest unit is a true powerhouse!

Austrian Rechner’s latest LUF™ long-distance water-supply unit is a force to be reckoned with. Its pumping capacity is 11,000 liters (2,905 U.S. gallons) per minute, up to a distance of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles)! That means it can provide drinking water to an entire city or region, or irrigate a large-sized agricultural field. And, combined with Rechner’s LUF 60 or another brand of fire-support vehicle, the new pump system is ideal for fighting fires.

The new system features a PowerTech E 6.8L engine that drives two hydraulically driven pumps that suck in water from the sea and transport it to the main pump. “Before choosing the 6.8L, we compared it to another brand. Although the PowerTech E 6.8L was the same size, it provided more power,” confirms Bruno Walter, managing director

at Rechner’s. “It may be a relatively small engine, but it plays a large role in the system. If it lacks power, the main engine ‘dries up’ and the pump system fails.” Operating at a constant speed of 1890 rpm, the engine provides 212 kW (284 hp) of power.

Total package gives peace of mind. Designing and building a pump takes careful planning and creative thinking. “An engine supplier that supports you through selection, delivery, integration, modification, and after-sales support helps smooth that process,” Walter says. Hamilton AG, a John Deere distributor in Switzerland and Austria, really stepped up to the mark. “I received my engine within a week, along with Hamilton-

made accessories like a muffler, a diagnostic gauge, and an air filter restriction. Also, Hamilton supplied connectors and other small parts that are not easy to get if you need small quantities only. I was impressed!”

The PowerTech E 6.8L’s combination of simplicity and performance won Walter over too. Walter concludes: “It’s easy for service dealers to look after this engine, and spare parts are always nearby for customers. This support gives me peace of mind.”

Need water?Rechner’s LUF™ long-distance water supply unit can move large volumes of water to where it’s needed most

Combined with a fire-support vehicle, the new pump system is ideal for fighting fires.

The PowerTech E 6.8L engine drives the system’s two hydraulically driven pumps.

Emissions Cert. Tier 1/Stage I Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech 4045HF150 PowerTech E 6068HFU82 Displacement 4.5L 6.8LRated Power 104 kW (140 hp) @ 2400 rpm 212 kW (284 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Cylinders 4 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled

Distributor

Hamilton AG Lauterach, Austria+43 5577 88333info@drivingsolutions.atwww.drivingsolutions.at

The system’s two hydraulic pumps suck in water from a basin at a sewage-treatment plant and transport it to the main pump unit. The length of the hydraulic hoses is 20 meters (65 feet).

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Concrete can be used in a variety of ways, from bridges, towers, and dams, to roadways and roundabouts. A particularly popular method is slipforming, whereby concrete is poured into a continuously moving form. Swiss construction company Walo Bertschinger AG finds it quick and cost-effective too, thanks to its own-design slipform paver.

In 2007, Walo created a unique concrete finisher for paving roundabouts. It was a resounding success, as orders have doubled. Now, the company is hoping for similar success with its concrete slipform paver, an evolution of its proven concrete finisher for roundabouts. Slipforming guarantees a continuous, non-interrupted, cast-in-place, flawless surface, smoother and longer-lasting than piecewise construction. But traditional slipform pavers are inflexible and take considerable time to set up, resulting in high project or construction costs.

Solid ingenuity designed not to crumble. Walo’s own-design slipform paver is quick, flexible, and cost-effective. “The slipform itself is 1.5 times longer than the proven paver for roundabouts. Its width can be adjusted between 2.5 and 6.6 meters (8 and 21 feet) wide in 5-centimeter steps. It can go from 2.5 and 6.6 meters in six hours,” explains Bernhard Zingg, mechanical engineer. “Airport runways, motorways, winding country roads — precision paving is easy thanks to the flexibility of the unit and its Leica PaveSmart 3D controller.”

The Leica’s fully automatic grade and slope control (using 3D sensor technology) eliminates the need to set string lines. “You can pave exactly where and when you want to. Not having to set and remove strings, takes, and hubs saves you, and your customers, time and money,” Zingg continues.

A concrete relationship with Hamilton. Core to the new unit is a BAFU (Swiss Federal Office for the Environment)-approved, PowerTech PVX 4.5L Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine. It powers the hydraulic vibrators, four crawler tracks, electric generator, and steering cylinder. “A compact engine with an integrated Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel-particle filter, complete and easy to install, was what I was looking for. I can operate the paver at a very low rpm, keeping fuel consumption low. When we don’t apply the full power, we operate at 1200 rpm,” says Zingg.

Again, Walo relied on the professional input of John Deere distributor Hamilton AG from the initial design stage. “What I value Hamilton most for? Great products, proximity, and short communication lines: When we need it, we get it, quickly.”

Already four projects have been completed with the new unit, including “Project Rheinstrasse H2 Nord” in Basel. Commissioned by the Municipality of Basel, Walo laid two road stretches of black concrete, 26 centimeters (10.2 inches) thick over a distance of 90 meters (295 feet) each — in just four hours. With speedy results like that, you might have to think of another excuse when you’re late to work in the future.

Smoothly does itWalo slipform paver flattens the competition, turning rough roads into smooth surfaces

The paver’s concept was designed for a true one-man operation.

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III BEngine Model PowerTech PVX 4045HFC93Displacement 4.5LRated Power 93 kW (125 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 4Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorHamilton AG, Switzerland; Tel. +41 44 805 2080NStirnemann@hamilton-ag.chwww.hamilton-ag.ch

Walo’s own-design slipform paver can handle roads between 2.5 and 6.6 meters (8 and 21 feet).

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Aligning yourself with the right engine manufacturer through advancing emission tiers can make a big difference in your product line’s overall, long-term success.

That’s the opinion held by Brian Rabe, manager of product development for the Compact Equipment division for the France-based Manitou Group. Last year, the company launched its entire line of Gehl telescopic handlers with John Deere Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engines — on time for the January deadline.

“We couldn’t miss that date. On every level, it was critical to our business to meet the emissions deadline with our core products, and to have them salable and reliable as ever from the start,” states Rabe.

The Manitou Group, which purchased the Gehl Company in 2008, manufactures a wide range of products under the Gehl, Mustang, and Manitou brands, including telescopic handlers, loaders, pavers, and forklifts. In Ancenis, France, Manitou relies on the PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine to power its new MLT 840, a telescopic handler with a load capacity of 4 metric tons (4.4 U.S. tons).

“The Manitou Group has a strong reputation of innovation and being environmentally conscious, and this shows in our product offering,” says Rabe. “The Gehl telescopic handler product range was chosen to lead the charge for Interim Tier 4 compliance in the U.S. and Canada.”

Lifting to a new level of complianceTen Gehl telescopic handlers meet emissions with the PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine

Powered by the PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine, the RS10-44 will lift loads to a maximum height of 13.4 meters (44 feet).

Engineers at Northstar Power assisted in the effort to make the Gehl telescopic handlers compliant by the deadline. The 86-kW (115 hp) PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine was chosen to hydraulically drive 10 telehandler models ranging in lift capacities from 2,721 to 5,443 kilograms (6,000 to 12,000 pounds). A 55-kW (74 hp) PowerTech M 4.5L powers the smallest telehandler in the range.

“The long-term relationship between Gehl and John Deere was an integral part of our product line’s successful, on-time launch, and it provided our customers with a proven, reliable solution to Interim Tier 4.”

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The DL11 features a maximum lift capacity of 4,989 kilograms (11,000 pounds) and a reach of 16.8 meters (55 feet, 1-inch).

Did you know? Gehl telescopic handlers reach new heights in versatility, reliability, and performance with the RS and DL models. The seven RS models offer a simple, cost-effective solution for rental segments of residential and commercial construction. The DL range includes four Dynalift models that deliver additional performance, operator comfort, and durability in harsh lift-and-carry applications. Built with a more robust chassis, they are well-suited for demanding applications in the oil/gas and energy markets. The telehandlers can also be found setting up racetrack barriers and extracting Indy cars from gravel traps!

Rabe favored the technology path that John Deere Power Systems chose for meeting Interim Tier 4/Stage III B emissions. “There are a lot of competing engine manufacturers that have had different ideas on how to get their machines to pass emissions. In our case, we wanted to go with engine emissions technologies that were proven, because that pulls the least risk. When you apply that risk to the single most important component in your product, isn’t it worth it?”

As the company and its product lines grow on a global level, aligning with a trusted engine partner becomes increasingly important. “John Deere has not only a good name in the industry, but everybody also knows that when you get in the machine, you will have power and performance. And if there is a need for service, you have a John Deere dealer in the region that’s going to take care of you. Long-term reliability, and knowing that there’s a John Deere dealer network to assist, goes a long way toward maintaining customer confidence in the Gehl products.

“Gehl telescopic handlers have proven their reliability over years of use in the industry, just as John Deere engines have. A lot can be said for customer peace of mind, especially as it relates to the new emissions technologies. John Deere engines in Gehl telescopic handlers contribute to that peace of mind on both levels.”

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III B Interim Tier 4/Stage III BEngine Model PowerTech M 4045TF290 PowerTech PWX 4045HFC92Displacement 4.5L 4.5LRated Power 55 kW (74 hp) @ 2400 rpm 86 kW (115 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 4 4Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorNorthstar Power LLCAnkeny, Iowa(515) 964-6100www.northstarpowerllc.com

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There’s nothing light-duty about Sykes/Primax pumping units. Consider the fact that they’ve evolved over 46 years dewatering open-pit coal, gold, and iron ore mines of Australia, enduring high heat, corrosion, sand, and other grim realities.

Today, these pumps work in great numbers around the globe in some of the most punishing environments. They’ve performed at elevations 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level in South America, in 52-degree Celsius (126 degree Fahrenheit) heat of Australia, and subzero temperatures of northern Canada — and everything in between.

“Our equipment is used in the most extreme conditions on Earth, and it must be capable of operating without overheating and failing in these extreme temperatures,” explains Con Bugden, a native Australian who serves as the operations manager for AllightPrimax in Charlotte, North Carolina. The punishment goes beyond temperature and elevation extremes. These pumps must withstand solids handling

with 24/7 operation. Furthermore, bulldozers often push around skid-mounted pumping units over tough terrain. “The pumping units get abused and beaten, yet they are expected to show up and work without issue,” continues Bugden. “The reliability of the engine and the pumping system is of key importance.”

That’s why AllightPrimax chooses an engine that’s stood the test of time under some of the worst conditions known to man or machine — John Deere.

“We offered John Deere engines in Australia for almost 20 years,” says Bugden,“and it’s the standard engine featured on our price list today.”

AllightPrimax is a division of the Australian-based AllightSykes Corporation. The company opened its new facility and began marketing a line of pumps — ranging in size from 80 to 400 millimeters (3 to 16 inches) in diameter — to an expanding network of dealers, rental houses, municipalities, and contractors throughout North and South America. AllightSykes makes use of the full range of John Deere engines,

from the PowerTech 2.4L to the largest 13.5L engine. The company purchases the John Deere engines as complete power units from Flint Power Systems in Georgia.

Among the new self-priming pumps for mine dewatering is the CP250i, a 10-inch (250 millimeter) pump driven by the PowerTech E 6.8L engine. Sykes/Primax also recently launched the H300i, a 300-millimeter (12 inch), medium-head pump powered by the PowerTech Plus 13.5L engine.

Sykes/Primax pumps take on even higher John Deere horsepower ratings with the XH200, a 203-millimeter (8 inch) pump powered by the 448-kW (600 hp) PowerTech Plus 13.5L engine. This pumping unit is so fast and productive, it could empty all of London’s 2012 Olympic swimming pools, filled with 2.5 million liters (660,430 gallons) of water, in just 3.6 hours.

The XH200 is the newest of the company’s line of Xtra High Head automatic-priming, solids-handling pumps — a product line designed to move higher volumes of water from very deep open-pit mines, says Mike Papadeas, executive general manager for the Americas division. “People are looking for economy and efficiency.” He draws upon a comparison of the popular 150-millimeter (6 inch) pump. Back in the 1960s, he says the standard horsepower level for a pump that size was about 45 kW (60 hp). Since that time, engines powering that pump rate as high as 187 kW (250 hp), and even over 298 kW (400 hp) on some high-head 15-centimeter (6 inch) models.

With this increased productivity, the industry also wants a pumping unit that is fuel efficient, reliable, and well supported by a service network that spans across the globe, says Papadeas. John Deere is a company that can wrap all of those qualities into one.

Bugden says rental companies in the U.S. are showing a strong preference for John Deere engines. “It’s a well-known and reliable engine,” he says, “and John Deere has a good reputation. We go where the market drives us, and the marketing is driving us to John Deere. If the market wants John Deere, that’s what we’ll use!”

Engines for the extreme John Deere-powered Sykes/Primax pumps are built to take the abuse and keep on working

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An XH80 high-head pump, powered by the PowerTech Plus 6.8L engine, dewaters a mine. Sykes/Primax’s heavy-duty pumps are also used in construction, hydraulic fracturing, and municipal bypass.

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Tier 3/Stage III A Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech E 6068HF285 PowerTech Plus 6068HF485 PowerTech Plus 6135HF485Displacement 6.8L 6.8L 13.5L

Rated Power 129 kW (173 hp) @ 2200 rpm 187 kW (250 hp) @ 2200 rpm 336 kW (450 hp) @ 2100 rpm and 448 kW (600 hp) @ 2100 rpm

Cylinders 6 6 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorFlint Power SystemsAlbany, Georgia(229) 888-1900www.flintpower.com

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Broce Broom has swept a lot of kilometers and miles of roadways across the globe over the past 50 years.

It all started when the late Ray C. Broce, a highway contractor from Dodge City, Kansas, built the world’s first self-propelled sweeper for his own use. Like other good inventions, it caught the interest of other contractors, and before long, Broce began building and selling self-propelled sweepers under the manufacturing name Broce Broom.

Since that time, Broce Broom has become the largest manufacturer of mid-mount self-propelled sweepers. Much of that success stems from a sweeper whose basic design has stood the test of time over a lot of years. It’s the RJT-350. Yes, its name has changed slightly over the years by a letter or number. But outside of some internal improvements to improve efficiency, the broom maintains many of the proven features that have propelled it to success over past decades.

One of the proven features of this rear-engine sweeper is the John Deere engine that powers it. For 30 years, John Deere engines have earned their keep, ensuring reliable, long-lasting performance, year in and year out, even in the harshest working conditions, like road construction sites.

“Our sweepers have the dirtiest job on the job,” says Jim Cornelsen, president of sales and marketing. “We must have an engine that is durable in this application. The John Deere engine is durable and proven; it’s proven itself for 30 years.”

Broce Broom has also fostered a long-time relationship with Industrial-Irrigation over the years. When the company celebrated the building of its 10,000th broom in 2006, the John Deere engine distributor

donated a John Deere 4.5L engine with chrome-plated components to commemorate the occasion. The broom was auctioned and the proceeds were donated to charities. Cornelsen cites many occasions when Industrial-Irrigation went “beyond the call of duty” to serve and support Broce Broom and its customers, even overseas.

Over the years, Broce Broom also worked closely with Industrial-Irrigation as they advanced through the emission tiers. That same support continues as the company integrates the PowerTech M 4.5L Interim Tier 4 engine. “The transition from Tier 3 to Interim Tier 4 was not an issue for us and has been fairly seamless,” says Terry Wimer, senior vice president of sales operations. John Deere optimized the package size of its Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engines, and as a result, they are similar in size to the Tier 3/Stage III A engines. “We made the transition without any major redesign,” says Wimer.

The upgrade to the Interim Tier 4 engine is among many internal improvements Broce Broom has made to the performance and efficiency of the RJT-350 over the years. Yet some characteristics of this legendary broom will remain intact. These are characteristics that have been at the root of the company’s success for five decades: quality, simplicity, and service after the sale — qualities that Broce Broom shares with its suppliers like John Deere.

“We keep our design simple for easy maintenance, and we don’t skimp on quality,” says Cornelsen, citing everything from the engine and the hydraulic components to the Grade 8 nuts and bolts that hold the machine together. The company also offers 98 percent parts availability. “Some companies count that as inventory and overhead,” says Cornelsen. “We count that as taking care of our customers.”

Five decades of cleaningBroce Broom enjoys a half-century of sweeping success

The RJT-350 is a heavy-duty, mid-mount, kick-off broom used primarily for road construction and paving maintenance applications. A PowerTech M 4.5L Interim Tier 4 engine purrs away beneath the sweeper’s tilt-back hood cover, powering the hydrostatic drive and brush operations.

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4Engine Model PowerTech M 4045TF290Displacement 4.5LRated Power 55 kW (74 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 4Aspiration Turbocharged

DistributorIndustrial-Irrigation Hastings, Nebraska(402) 463-1377www.industrial-irrigation.com

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Customers from around the globe depend on Astec Mobile Screens to separate and recycle materials such as topsoil, dirt, aggregate, and recycled asphalt. PowerSource visits with Patrick Reaver, product development manager at the Sterling, Illinois, manufacturing plant to discuss industry trends and the reasons why John Deere engines are the power of choice for the company’s line of diesel-powered screening plants.

PowerSource: Astec Mobile Screens continues to revolutionize the way the materials like aggregate and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) are processed and used in the building of roads, pipelines, and utilities. What’s the biggest change you are seeing that impacts the design or development of the screening plants that you build?

Reaver: Years ago, our customers wanted machines basic and simple. Those are still good qualities, but customers are embracing more automation and sophisticated screening to lower the cost per ton to screen materials. They also want machines that can process a variety of materials. Some of our Fold ’n Go screens will produce three or even four salable products. We also build them so that they can be quickly moved from site to site and set up in 15 minutes.

PowerSource: How do John Deere engines help you achieve these goals?

Reaver: It’s critical for us to reduce the size and weight of our machines so that they can move down the road. The engine’s dimension and weight play a part in that. John Deere engines have good power density, and that helps us maintain a smaller package and lower our transportation footprint. We can stick with the John Deere 4-cylinder engine and use it across most of our product line. That’s one thing we always liked about John Deere. With competitive engine manufacturers, we would have to go with a 6-cylinder engine.

PowerSource: What is your impression of the PowerTech PWX 4.5L engine that powers your Fold ’n Go series of screening plants, and your experience so far transitioning over to Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engines?

Reaver: We implemented IT4 engines on four Fold ’n Go screens and had good success with the engines so far. Superior Diesel was more than willing to offer a lot of training to our service and assembly guys. Leo Dunlavy was here during the assembly of the first few IT4 engine installations on the Fold ’n Go plants to make sure the transition went well, and it did.

Movers and shakers Astec Mobile Screens continues to revolutionize the way we process rock and RAP

An Astec ProSizer 4200 fractionalizes RAP to its original size using a horizontal shaft impactor that crushes the material, followed by a two-deck, high-frequency PEP screen. The result is a fine-grade RAP that can be incorporated into hot mix. The ProSizer features the PowerTech 6135H engine and Funk Series 59000 pump drive.

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PowerSource: Superior Diesel is a one-stop source of powertrain products and expertise. The John Deere engine distributor develops customized engine and pump drive packages for your screening plants. In a previous issue, for example, we featured the remote-mount, flow-through radiator package that they designed for the ProSizer 2612V asphalt-recycling screen. They continue to innovate. Tell us about the gen-set package with the hydraulic pump drive on the Astec PSP high-frequency screening plant.

Reaver: Most of our machines are hydraulically powered using John Deere engines and Funk hydraulic pump drives. However, for the PSP screening machine, Superior developed a power unit that supplies hydraulic power to the machine and also drives a gen-set so that electricity is available for off-plant stacking conveyors. The package is very clean and creative in design. Other engine suppliers haven’t supplied us with a power package that way.

PowerSource: Astec Mobile Screens uses John Deere-manufactured Funk hydraulic pump drives, as well. What do you like most about them?

Reaver: We use a lot of two- and three-pad Funk pump drives, and there are situations when we want to switch between a B and C pad, and the Funk pump drive design makes it easy to switch between pads here at the factory. That’s very nice.

PowerSource: Screening plants operate in dirty, harsh conditions. Describe the performance of the Funk pump drives in that environment.

Reaver: Honestly, I can’t say we’ve ever had one fail. They are trouble-free and easy to use. We want them to transmit the power, and so far, that’s what we get from Funk. They become one of those things that you forget is back there because it hasn’t caused any issues.

PowerSource: And the John Deere engines?

Reaver: They do a great job. We have a screening plant working in a copper mine in Peru with over 80,000 hours on it, and the John Deere engine still works today after an overhaul. As long as the customer properly services the engine, they do exactly what we’ve asked them to do; they just run.

Astec Fold ’n Go screens offer added portability and convenience because it comes complete with its own set of on-board stacking conveyors. The PEP Vari-Vibe high-frequency screen processes a wide variety of materials including crushed stone, RAP, sand, and gravel. The mobile screen is easy to transport from site to site and can be set up in just 15 minutes.

Funk Pump Drive Model 28000 59000Number of pads 3 3Max input power 268 kW (360 hp) 522 kW (700 hp)Max input torque 1017 Nm (750 lb-ft) 1695 Nm (1250 lb-ft)

Input configuration Direct drive Direct drive

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III B Interim Tier 4/Stage III B Tier 3/Stage III A Engine Model PowerTech PWX 4045HFC92 PowerTech PVX 6068HFG94 PowerTech 6135HF485Displacement 4.5L 6.8L 13.5LRated Power 91 kW (122 hp) @ 2200 rpm 150 kW (201 hp) @ 1800 rpm 410 kW (550 hp) @ 2100 rpm

Cylinders 4 6 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorSuperior Diesel Rhinelander, Wisconsin(715) 365-0500www.sdiesel.com

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Nothing has the appetite for biomass quite like the wood-hungry, teeth-bearing machines built by Bandit Industries Inc. of Remus, Michigan. Throw them some brush, trees, even construction debris, and in return, you’ll get some valuable chips, mulch, or animal bedding in no time flat.

The company manufactures a full line of wood chippers and recycling machines that have become increasingly popular among tree-service companies, rental houses, municipalities, and governmental entities around the globe.

Biomass recycling offers a pile of environmental benefits. It dramatically reduces the amount of organic waste that would otherwise be burned or hauled to landfills. Plus, the wood chips are a key alternative fuel source for buildings like power plants and paper mills.

Steeped in innovation, Bandit Industries recently took its environmental stewardship a step further by powering the Bandit 280 XP — one of the company’s most productive hand-fed disc-style chippers — with its first John Deere Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine.

According to Jason Morey, the company’s sales manager, Bandit Industries worked with John Deere engine distributor Superior Diesel to develop and test this first Interim Tier 4/Stage III B chipper using a PowerTech PVX 6.8L engine. The engine delivers 149 kW (200 hp) with even higher peak torque and improved transient response time than the Tier 3/Stage III A model.

Since the early 1990s — and through each advancing emissions tier — Superior Diesel has supplied Bandit Industries with customized, drop-in power units for a wide range of chippers and recyclers. “Whenever we have a new engine package that needs to be designed, Superior Diesel works with us, and they’re responsive to our needs,” says Morey.

In addition to company’s popular hand-fed chippers, John Deere engines power whole-tree chippers, forestry mowers, and the formidable horizontal grinder named Son of a Beast. Powered by either the PowerTech E 6.8L or PowerTech Plus 9.0L, the Beast (Model 1680) is ideal for small land-clearing operations, municipalities, and tree services looking for an efficient way to dispose of brush, limbs, pallets, and slab wood.

Morey says the success of the Bandit wood chippers and recyclers stems from the performance, reliability, and durability of the machines. “Our chippers are known to be one of the most dependable and long-lasting machines out there.” Likewise, John Deere engines share those same qualities. “We offer a wide array of engine options to satisfy the need of our customers. We’ve had good luck with the reliability and performance of the John Deere engines. It’s mainly a matter of preference, and our customers like them.”

Make molehills out of mountainsBandit chippers will turn your huge brush pile into a salable heap of chips

With an opening measuring 46 centimeters (18 inches) in diameter and a feed rate of 37 meters (120 feet) per minute, this Bandit 280 XP, fitted with a John Deere Tier 3/Stage III A engine, has the power and capacity to process multiple or large-diameter whole trees.

Bandit Industries launched the first 280 XP chipper with a PowerTech PWX 6.8L Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine. Compared to the 6.8L Tier 3/Stage III A model, the PowerTech PWX 6.8L engine offers higher peak torque and improved transient response time in a similar size package.

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III BEngine Model PowerTech PVX 6068HFC94 Displacement 6.8LRated Power 149 kW (200 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorSuperior Diesel Rhinelander, Wisconsin(715) 365-0500www.sdiesel.com

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Testing the watersDanish power packs help contractors drill safely under the sea and the ground

The specially designed rod carrier has reduced the strain and drilling time of manual feeding. The PowerTech 6.8L and 4.5L engines provide the Dubai pack compact power.

On the seas and the land, we drill for water, oil, and natural gas. However, drilling is costly and finding unharvested resources is becoming increasingly difficult. Knebel Drilling A/S delivers specialized drill rigs and solutions that make researching soil conditions and drilling wells safer, more productive, and more effective.

Family-owned Knebel Drilling A/S supplies hydraulic equipment with electronic controls for any drilling activity. But because no two drilling projects are alike, the company is flexible, responsive, and creative, adapting each product to its application. For example, Knebel has mounted drill rigs on trucks, crawlers, and recently, on the very first Mercedes Zetros 6x6 truck.

On the sea. Because of the costs involved in oil well drilling and the weight of drill rigs, contractors first research the quality of the seabed to see if it can carry the construction. So when a contractor in Dubai accepted a project involving drilling 200 meters (656 feet) below sea level, he was eager to kit out his drill rig with a new power source that would be fit for the job.

On the gentleman’s wish list were a power pack and rotary pack, urgent delivery, and a

reasonable price tag. Knebel supplied a hydraulic power pack that matched the application and price requirements exactly. The pack comprised a mud pump, a hydraulic tank, water coolers, winches, and a rotary pack with two compact John Deere engines: the 6.8L rated at 168 kW (225 hp) and the 4.5L rated at 111 kW (149 hp).

On the land. Also, contractors working on land-based projects turn to Knebel for drilling solutions. In spring 2012, Knebel shipped a power pack mounted on a specially designed drill rod carrier to Ghana for an irrigation system installation project. By using a carrier that feeds the rods to the drill rig, manual labor was cut by half! Again, Knebel selected a John Deere engine to drive the pack: the 6.8L, chosen for

its simplicity and price. “The 6.8L engine has no common rail fuel system so took little time to install and is easy to service by local operators,” says Claus Bøystrup, managing director.

Support for meeting clients’ unique needs. For both projects, Danish John Deere distributor, West Diesel Engineering A/S, provided support. Assistance ranged from 2-D drawings, specs, spare parts lists, and technical backup to supplying and helping install Chalwyn valves on the pack for Dubai. “When you drill underground, soil gasses can draw into the engine intake. The Chalwyn valves prevent the engine from burning these gasses,” explains Bøystrup. “West Diesel’s support was very valuable for testing, installing, and sealing the valve.”

Emissions Cert. Non-certified Non-certified Non-certified Engine Model PowerTech 4045HF158* PowerTech 6068TF158* PowerTech 6068HF158*Displacement 4.5L 6.8L 6.8L Rated Power 102 kW (137 hp) @ 1500 rpm 105 kW (141 hp) @ 1500 rpm 155 kW (208 hp) @ 1500 rpm

Cylinders 4 6 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-air aftercooled

Distributor

West Diesel Engineering A/S Esbjerg, Denmark+45 76114162rs@westdiesel.dk www.westdiesel.dk

* Generator set power unit (GSPU) only. Not available as bare engine. A GSPU is a John Deere factory-built gen-set power unit, based on a bare engine with mounting pads, cooling package and air filter.

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When Hurricane Sandy struck the United States, Magnum Power Products LLC of Berlin, Wisconsin immediately responded with shipments of mobile gen-sets to those left powerless in her wake.

“Rental houses were overwhelmed with requests for generators,” says Product Manager Ben Froland, recalling the immediate urgency that occurred before, during, and after the massive hurricane hit several states along the East Coast.

Working around the clock, the manufacturer of gen-sets, portable lights, and pumping units shipped out load after load of equipment as the hurricane approached and in its aftermath. “We keep a large inventory of equipment … three large lots with rows and rows of equipment. We had lines of flatbed trucks waiting on the road to ship product out. It was a mad rush to help support the people out there.”

During emergencies, especially, engine availability is critical. “Our purchasing team and John Deere Power Systems work closely on a monthly basis to forecast the Magnum production needs and understand the John Deere production schedule for available products. This team approach to forecasting allows Magnum to make sure we have engines for our production. John Deere has provided consistent delivery this past year, enabling us to increase production levels during this period of increased demand.”

Engine availability is just one of several reasons why Magnum Power Products has been a loyal John Deere customer for many years. The company manufactures a line of heavy-duty, mobile, prime-powered gen-sets used in many situations including disaster relief, construction, government and military, special events, and oil and mining. The company offers a John Deere-powered range that spans from 35 to 465 kVA. The company makes use of a wide range of John Deere engines to satisfy a diverse array of gen-set applications.

Power to the powerless Magnum responds to critical electrical outages after U.S. East Coast hurricane

The MMG 330 mobile gen-set delivers reliable engine performance and reduces emissions with the PowerTech PSX 9.0L Interim Tier 4 engine.

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Supplying 130 kVA of electricity, the MMG 130D features the PowerTech PVX 4.5L.

Today’s Magnum gen-set line includes the full range of John Deere engines, from the 2.4L to the 13.5L engine models. This includes a comprehensive line-up of Interim Tier 4 engines with aftertreatment ranging from 75 to 330 kWA prime. For example, Magnum Power Products uses two versions of the 4.5L engine displacement: a wastegated turbcharged (PowerTech PWX) and variable geometry turbocharged (PowerTech PVX). They also use larger-displacement engines that use series turbocharging, including the PowerTech PSX 9.0L MMG330 gen-set rated at 330 kVA.

“It’s a flexible offering that allows us to size each generator with the appropriate horsepower rating and cooling package so that we can meet the needs of a lot of different customers.”

Froland says it was important that the transition from Tier 3 to Interim Tier 4 was fairly seamless. “We want to be fully compliant with emissions standards, but we want to have as little impact on our customers and end users as possible. “We are very happy to have met Interim Tier 4 compliance with the John Deere product line.”

Froland says he was impressed with the performance of the Interim Tier 4 engines at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, a U.S. Army facility in Maryland. “The exhaust temperature management system on the Interim Tier 4 engines works great,” relates Froland. (ETM tunes the amount of air intake, adjusts injection timing, and injects a small quantity of fuel into the exhaust stream). “We took a couple of engines to -40 degrees Celsius. All of the various components that work as a system were working in harmony to keep the exhaust temperatures up so that the diesel particulate filter (DPF) could properly regenerate. It proved that the system would function at very low temperatures. It’s huge that it was able to do that.”

Froland says the company’s loyalty to John Deere stems from years of reliability and durability in the field. Those qualities are critical, especially when prime power is needed in the wake of disaster.

“When you go to start the unit, it starts all of the time. If customers service the gen-set properly, we just don’t have issues with John Deere engines. It’s a good match for our product.”

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4 Interim Tier 4 Interim Tier 4 Interim Tier 4 Interim Tier 4Engine Model PowerTech PWX 4045HFG92 PowerTech PVX 4045HFG93 PowerTech PVX 6068HFG94 PowerTech PSX 6068HFG95 PowerTech PSX 6090HFG95Displacement 4.5L 4.5L 6.8L 6.8L 9.0L

Rated Power 80 kW 107 hp @ 1800 rpm 99 kW (133 hp) @ 1800 rpm 124 kW (166 hp) @ 1800 rpm 180 kW (241 hp) @ 1800 rpm 216 kW (290 hp) @ 1800 rpm 328 kW (440 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Cylinders 4 4 6 6 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled Air-to-air aftercooled

OEMMagnum Power ProductsBerlin, Wisconsin(920) 361-4442www.m-p-llc.com

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When Thailand was in need of pumping units for flood control, the government looked beyond its border and found the best solution in a set of hydraulically driven MWI pumps powered by John Deere engines.

MWI Corporation of Deerfield Beach, Florida, shipped 24 axial-flow pumps and hydraulic power units to Thailand to work in regions of the country where flooding has been an ongoing problem. Sixty-five of Thailand’s 77 provinces were declared disaster zones in 2011, and additional flooding plagued the country in 2012.

The skid-mounted hydraulic power units include a John Deere engine and Funk pump drive supplied by Flint Power Systems

of Albany, Georgia. Marc Boudet, MWI’s vice president of sales and administration, says the order had to arrive in Thailand in 90 days, and he applauds Flint Power for quick delivery on such a sizeable order. “They delivered the engines in about four weeks; that’s an awesome turnaround, he says. “Other (competitive) engine suppliers normally have a 75- to 90-day delivery. Flint Power accommodates us, works well with us, and provides us with good service.”

Quality John Deere service also extends into Asia. Boudet says the availability of parts and service in Thailand is just one of the reasons why John Deere engines and Funk pump drives were chosen for the overseas

shipment. “John Deere has a network of dealers in Thailand, and the availability of service and parts over there was a deciding factor for us,” he says.

There are other qualities that make John Deere engines a good choice overseas. He says the engines are user-friendly. “John Deere also builds no-nonsense engines. They’re quite easy to operate. The operation and maintenance manuals are well-written for the layman to run the engine. It’s also easy to train people overseas who don’t have formal training in operating an engine. It’s simple to start and maintain — and they last.”

Boudet knows that from his years of experience working at MWI. John Deere engines have powered MWI pumps for nearly 30 years. Some of the first John Deere-powered pumps built in 1983 are still operating today, he says. Currently the company uses the complete line of John Deere engines ranging from 2.4L to 13.5L engine models. “We use John Deere engines more than any other engine brand. Our rental division is exclusively John Deere-powered.”

What engine characteristic is most important to Boudet? Trust. “When flood waters are rising and you walk out and push that button, you need it to start. The performance of the John Deere engines has been fantastic. If an engine works like you expect, great; when it works better than expected, that’s just icing on the cake.”

The fight against floodsA fleet of 24 MWI pumps and John Deere power units will help flood-weary provinces in Thailand

MWI shipped 24 John Deere hydraulic power units to Thailand. The PowerTech Plus 6.8L and PowerTech 8.1L engines will power 30-inch Hydraflo Pumps capable of moving 88,957 liters per minute (23,500 gallons per minute).

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech Plus 6068HF485Displacement 6.8LRated Power 168 kW (225 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorFlint Power SystemsAlbany, Georgia(229) 888-1900www.flintpower.com

Funk Pump Drive Model 28000Number of pads 3 Max input power 268 kW (360 hp)Max input torque 1017 Nm (750 lb-ft)

Input configuration Direct drive

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As the B787 aircraft touches down at the airport, around 250 passengers descend from the aircraft, excited to have reached their destination and to stretch their legs. As the sun sets and the plane empties, the ground-support team connects a Houchin J690 ground power unit (GPU) to the aircraft. They know — all too well — the importance of having a reliable, easy-to-operate machine, as time is crucial in the aviation industry.

ITW GSE Group UK, a division of ITW Limited, is located in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, and has been manufacturing the Houchin brand of diesel-driven 400-Hz GPUs for over 50 years. Offering units ranging from 90, 100, 140 and 180 kVA, their GPUs have proven reliable in airline, ground handling, airport, leasing, and military applications. The company’s latest product is a quality, cost-efficient GPU capable of producing 180 kVA for the A380 Airbus and B787 Boeing aircraft.

Houchin’s J690 model GPU already incorporated the company’s unique sliding steel canopy, giving easy access to all of the machine’s major components, and a new, innovative control panel for easy operability and maintenance. But the GPU needed a powerful, fuel-efficient engine and the expertise that comes with it. This is where the PowerTech E 6.8L diesel engine and John Deere distributor, E.P. Barrus Ltd., came up trumps.

Rising to the occasion. The PowerTech E 6.8L engine suited Houchin’s criteria to a tee: “It has a good power-to-weight ratio, thereby offering us a compact engine in comparison to other engine manufacturers. One of the benefits of using this engine is excellent fuel economy,” says Simon Mortimer, ITW GSE Group UK’s sales and marketing manager. “We had to modify the chassis to accommodate

the engine, but it was well worth it, as the unit is ‘performing very well,’ according to the customer.”

Houchin prides itself on providing excellent customer satisfaction: “For various reasons, it is not unusual for other ground service equipment (GSE) to be delivered late. We take pride in offering a quick turnaround on orders, backed up with second-to-none after-sales support,” says Simon. “E.P. Barrus Ltd. shares these values. General Manager John Day and Technical Manager Ian Turner are always quick to respond to any service, commercial, and technical queries we may have.”

With the new J690 being delivered on time, passengers, ground-support staff, and airlines can feel safe in the knowledge that any plane using this GPU will be fully energized, ready for the next flight.

Deplaning power Houchin Aerospace’s ground power unit keeps planes energized

Producing 180 kVA, Houchin’s latest J690 GPU is ideal for servicing the A380 and B787 aircraft.

The PowerTech E 6.8L engine suited Houchin’s criteria to a tee, offering 138 kVA in a compact design.

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech E 6068HFG82*Displacement 6.8L

Rated Power 202 kW (271) @ 1500 rpm 212 kW (284 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorE.P. Barrus Ltd.Bicester, UK +44(1869) 363-630www.barrus.co.uk

*The PowerTech E 6068HFG82 is a dual-frequency engine

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On October 5, 2011, a cargo ship carrying 1,368 containers struck a reef in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty. Rena caused the biggest environmental disaster in the country’s history, spilling over 360 tons of oil into the sea, killing over 2,000 sea birds, and affecting the habitat of sea lions, plants, and penguins. When disasters of this magnitude strike, rescue operations rely on smart solutions. This is where DESMI Ro-clean A/S (DESMI) can come to the rescue with a vast array of oil skimmers, booms, pumps, power packs, storage tanks, and much more.

The increasing number of oil spill disasters has highlighted the need for reliable and proven oil recovery equipment — to recover costly oil and protect unique and vulnerable marine life. For DESMI, this has meant a greater demand for their wide range of oil recovery systems including in-situ burning (ISB) equipment.

Equipment systems for any eventuality. An environmentally responsible way to respond to oil spills is to deploy a containment boom that restricts

The cavalry has arrived!When disaster strikes, DESMI oil spill equipment saves the day

DESMI’s Launch And Recovery System (LARS) Crane with umbilical hose wheel launches a DESMI Giant Octopus skimmer.

the oil from spreading, concentrating it into an area so it can be recovered. DESMI’s boom installations range from small, lightweight models to larger, robust units for extreme offshore applications.

Once the oil has been contained, the rescue team can skim as much oil from the water as possible. Here again, DESMI offers a variety of skimmers in capacities from 2 to 400 cubic meters (70 to 14,125 cubic feet) per hour. The range includes the most popular type of skimmers on the market using weir, oleophilic, vacuum, and mechanical-belt technologies.

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Some of the more unusual designs include DESMI’s DBD type skimmers, offering customers total flexibility with one floating body that can use disc, brush, or drum banks in the same skimmer. Another, the Mop-Rope skimmer, also offers flexibility and can have a very large area of influence. With this proven technology and high performance, the Mop is ideal in narrow or confined spaces often found in harbors and industrial applications.

Ready for action, any place, any time. DESMI often uses a PowerTech 6.8L engine as main power source for its hydraulic oil skimmers, pumps, thrusters, and other hydraulic solutions. “Reliability anytime at any location is of utmost importance to our customers,” comments Rune Fabek Kristensen, design engineer at DESMI Ro-Clean. “Fortunately, oil-spill accidents don’t happen on a regular basis, but it does mean our equipment stands idle for a while and at short notice must be up and running. The 6.8L has proven its reliability to perform even after a longer break.”

John Deere engine distributor West Diesel Engineering A/S in Denmark is a worthy engine partner. “They give us quick follow-up on our questions, a ready supply of technical information, and drawings, including 3-D files. And it’s great to know John Deere in-field service really works worldwide. It helps us market and service our products with confidence around the world!”

The 183-kW (245 hp) 6.8L engine drives two hydraulic piston pumps with a maximum hydraulic flow of 400 liters (106 gallons) per minute and a pressure of up to 210 bar.

This power pack was delivered to Oil Spill Response Ltd. in Southampton, United Kingdom. It includes a 127-kW (170 hp) PowerTech 6.8L engine and two GRR090C hydraulic piston pumps that provide the motive force to the Giant Octopus skimmer, thrusters, pumps, and a Hiab crane.

Emissions Cert. Tier 1/Stage I Non-certifiedEngine Model PowerTech 6068TF150 PowerTech 6068HF258*Displacement 6.8L 6.8LRated Power 127 kW (170 hp) @ 2500 rpm 183 kW (245 hp) @ 1500 rpm

Cylinders 6 6Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-air aftercooled

Distributor

West Diesel Engineering A/SEsbjerg, Denmark+45 76114162rs@westdiesel.dk www.westdiesel.dk

* Generator set power unit (GSPU) only. Not available as bare engine. A GSPU is a John Deere factory-built gen-set power unit, based on a bare engine with mounting pads, cooling package and air filter.

Interim Tier 4 (IT4) engines, with their new operation and maintenance essentials, are increasingly common on jobsites. And the landscape of local emission requirements affecting current machines is always changing.

It’s no wonder many equipment owners, operators, and technicians are searching for answers. That’s why we recommend joining the discussion at Emissions Hub, your resource for emissions issues and insights.

Stop by www.JohnDeereEmissionsHub.com to find out more today!

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You’ve just purchased a new John Deere engine or equipment powered by a John Deere engine, and along with it a brand that you can trust. Your newly purchased engine comes with basic warranty coverage. Our warranty covers your engine for an unlimited number of hours during the first 12 months of use, or up to 2,000 hours in the first 24 months. Before you do anything else, take a moment to register your engine online, or through your local John Deere dealer. Nathan Holven product manager of in parts marketing at John Deere Power Systems, lays out some good reasons why you should register your engine today.

Faster service. We know any amount of downtime is critical. At John Deere, we stand behind every engine we build. Over the past 175 years, we’ve built quality products and a worldwide dealer service network to support them. Our dealer network is there to ensure that your John Deere-powered equipment will perform at its best today, and for many years to come. When an engine does need attention, we

aim to get you up and running as quickly as possible. If your engine is registered you can simply contact your John Deere service dealer and minimize downtime. Holven says registering also provides your local John Deere dealership with the necessary information so that they can keep parts on hand and ensure that your servicing needs are met promptly and completely.

Stay informed. “Registering your engine can help us contact you with any product updates and other information about your John Deere engine,” says Holven. “Otherwise, you could miss out on important information that could enhance your engine experience.” Even if your engine isn’t new, registering your engine helps strengthen the relationship between you and your local John Deere dealer. This ensures they are able to meet your needs and keep you informed about new products, discounts, or new service items that can help protect your investment.

Good reasons to registerA John Deere engine registration is an important first step in protecting your investment

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It’s safe. Registering your engine is not a requirement; it’s simply a value-added free service that simplifies your service experience, should you ever require it. Plus, your privacy is important to us. All information you provide us will be kept confidential. See our website for more information.

It’s simple. We want to make the process of registering your engine easy for you, so here are three options: You can simply scan this code to register your engine now. Or access the online registration at www.JohnDeere.com/enginewarranty. Want to talk to a real person? Register your engine today through your local John Deere service dealer. If you need help finding your local John Deere dealer, use the Dealer Locator found on www.JohnDeere.com.

Look for John Deere engines and drivetrain components at these upcoming tradeshows, conventions, and exhibits.

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FEBRUARY 5-8, 2013WORLD OF CONCRETELas Vegas, Nevada, USA

FEBRUARY 12-14, 2013WORLD AG EXPOTulare, California, USA

FEBRUARY 24-28, 2013SIMAParis, France

APRIL 15-21, 2013BAUMAMunich, Germany

MAY 6-9, 2013OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEHouston, Texas, USA

MAY 21-24, 2013AUTOSTRADAKielce, Poland

MAY 23-25, 2013MASKINEXPOStockholm, Sweden

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2013HUSKER HARVESTGrand Island, Nebraska, USA

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2013BAUMA AFRICAJohannesburg, South Africa

OCTOBER 1-3, 2013ICUEELouisville, Kentucky, USA

NOVEMBER 12-14, 2013POWER GEN INTERNATIONALOrlando, Florida, USA

NOVEMBER 10-16, 2013AGRITECHNICA Hanover, Germany

DKEDM265 Litho in U.S.A. (2013-01)

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