Industrial PowerSource 1.2020
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POWERSOURCE A publication of John Deere Power Systems 13.6L engine features customerdriven clean-sheet design PAGE 16 WAGNER-SMITH PULLERS AND TENSIONERS PERFORM THE ULTIMATE HIGH-WIRE ACT PAGE 3 MILLER FORMLESS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AND A SOLID HISTORY WITH JOHN DEERE PAGE 6 BREMAT SIMPLIFIES SCREED FLOORING PAGE 14 JOHN DEERE STAGE V ENGINES POWER BENSCHOP GENERATOR SETS PAGE 20 RWN WELDS A RUGGED WATER TRANSFER PUMP PAGE 25

ON THE COVER The John Deere 13.6L engine produces up to 510 kW (684 hp) in a clean, compact design that's easy to install and service. POWERSOURCE 22 COVER STORY 16 John Deere engineers took a clean-sheet approach when designing the John Deere 13.6L engine. We explain the design process behind our newest engine. NEW INNOVATIONS 20 Benschop offers its first Stage V-certified generator set 22 Linsinger MG11 mills and grinds underground railheads in a single pass PUMPING 25 Move water long distances with RWN transfer pumps Wagner-Smith Equipment pullers and tensioners help upgrade and expand...

“As we develop Final Tier 4 equipment, we want to stay close to what’s made us what we are: using controls that are as easy and functional as possible,” he says. Trends such as these keep Wagner-Smith Equipment Co. very busy as a manufacturer of conductor-stringing equipment, including diesel-powered single- and multiple-drum pullers, tensioners, and puller tensioners. To keep up with demand, Wagner-Smith built a new facility in Burleson, Texas, in 2015. John Deere engines have been powering Wagner-Smith equipment for more than 20 years. “It’s a proven engine that has the reliability and...

The M-8800 will pour up to 2.6-meter (102-inch) barrier walls. A PSL 4.5L engine powers the hydraulics through a Funk™ Series 28000 pump drive. Loyalty Just as slipform technologies advance, so do the technologies and capabilities of the John Deere engines that have powered Miller Formless machines for decades. "John Deere engines have powered our slipform pavers for about 40 years, and exclusively for 25 years," says Darick Franzen, vice president of . - business development for North-America. "That's some pretty ' . - . V ‘ good history for both companies." Last year, Miller Formless...

Superior Diesel was a big help in that,” says Lucas Matthys. “They gave us 3D models and were willing to make modifications to the engine package.” Tod Smith, vice president of sales for Miller Formless, has been a witness to the performance of the John Deere engines. “I spend a lot of time in the service department, and I have huge confidence in John Deere products,” says Smith. “Previously we used the John Deere 4045 series engine, and it’s a very proven power source. While the Final Tier 4 technology is new to our brand, it’s not new to John Deere. It’s proven out long before we put it...

GEORIG 605 drilling rig helps Swedish contractors build toward the future A solid foundation is key for a strong building. And the strength of a structure's foundation largely depends on the physical properties of the subsoil. This is where the GEORIG 605 multipurpose geotechnical rig, built by Geotech AB, comes in. Powered by a John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 4.5L Final Tier 4/Stage IV engine, it enables contractors to make a proper study of the soil and rocks so they can decide on their foundation strategy. Total Sounding, Swedish Weight Sounding, dynamic sounding, Cone Penetration Test (CPTu),...

Multipurpose efficiency Tecniwell S.r.l. in Podenzano, Italy, offers a wide selection of grout mixing units, jet-grouting pumps, and drilling equipment for construction, mining, and energy industries. Its GMP822V/D automatic grout mixing unit with vertical injection pump is optimized for continuous processing of cement and other machine-compatible injection mortars. AGITATOR MAX. CAPACITY (STIRRING LIQUID): 500 LITERS (132 GALLONS) PUMP MAX. FLOW RATE: 150 LITERS PER MINUTE (40 GALLONS PER MINUTE) MAX. PRESSURE RATE: 100 BAR (1,450 PSI) Tecniwell builds its equipment using the...

Bremat’s fully automated screed mixing installation makes light work of large-capacity screed flooring ough yet smooth. That is the advantage of screed flooring in a nutshell. It requires highly skilled personnel to achieve that balance. Bremat BV is committed to helping screed flooring specialists increase productivity and profitability. Its high-capacity, John Deere-powered automated screed mixing installation supports production of up to 1,400 square meters (15,069 square feet) per day — maximizing quality and margins at the same time. Get more done with less waste Located in Den Bosch,...

Following a clean-sheet design approach produced an engine with greater performance, flexibility, and serviceability. models,” says Lohmann. There was also a desire to increase the power levels. The engineering team raised the power output from 448 kW (600 hp) to 510 kW (684 hp) to meet customers’ top requirements. They also increased the duty cycles to allow continuous ratings up to 436 kW (585 hp) compared to 336 kW (450 hp) with the 13.5L engine. The 13.6L engine design has a reduced package size, meeting another customer requirement. “It looks streamlined because of the different engine...

More than 20 repair procedures were identified and benchmarked on the 13.6L engine against other John Deere engine models and competitive products. Combined, these changes in the engine design enabled repairs to be completed up to 50 percent faster than on previous John Deere engine models. Flexible to integrate and operate John Deere engineers also enhanced operational flexibility. The 13.6L engine offers full power from the front and rear of the engine while providing the capability to add more pumps with an integrated power take-off (PTO). It also comes with multiple auxiliary drive...

POWERING FORWARD WITH STAGE V Dutch Handelsonderneming Benschop shares Stage V engine integration experience hallenge” for some means “innovation” for others. While the new European Stage V emissions regulations for generator sets pose technical and economic challenges for some manufacturers and contractors, Dutch Handelsonderneming Benschop (HOB) is taking another view of things. Having introduced its very first Stage V generator set with a John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 6.8L engine, the company is sharing its experience with fellow Dutch generator set manufacturers in a spirit of open...