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Mase Launches Diesel Gen Set Range for RV Market

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Yanmar has become the official technical partner of Oracle Team USA in their quest

to defend the America’s Cup in 2013. Yanmar is providing engines and drive systems for the team’s chase boat s, an essential aspect of the team’s America’s Cup defence campaign.

Having won the 33rd America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA knows exactly what it takes to reach the pinnacle of world ocean racing. In defending their crown, Oracle Team USA demands the absolute best in every aspect of the defence campaign to be sailed on San Francisco Harbour.

Yanmar is providing marine engines (Yanmar 8LV) and drive systems (Yanmar ZT370Z) to two Oracle Team USA chase boats. The chase boats are not just limited to towing before and after the race. With the racing catamarans set to reach speeds in excess of 40 knots (74.1 km/h), the chase boats are also responsible for the important job of tracking the progress of the race, ready to provide immediate support for any eventuality.

By becoming Oracle Team USA’s Official Technical Partner, Yanmar has been entrusted with the enormous confidence placed in the speed, power and reliability of its engines by the team members who risk life and limb on the unpredictable waters of San Francisco, in this perilous race.

“We are fully committed to supporting Oracle Team USA in their bid to win the 34th America’s Cup,” said Yanmar President Takehito Yamaoka.

“Yanmar is proud to become the Official Technical Partner for ORACLE TEAM USA. It is a natural partnership in such a technically demanding field as high performance sailing. We believe their high standards and dedication to perfection complements the way Yanmar operates.”

The two chase boats are Naiad RIB hulls, measuring a substantial 12.9m LOA (42’) and weighing over 6 tonnes. Each chase boat is powered by a pair of Yanmar 8LV V8 diesel engines. The engines boast a displacement of 4.46 litres and develop 370 mhp. Yanmar ZT370Z drives round out the propulsion systems.

In their day to day operations the chase boats are required to spend a significant time at idle or low sub planning speeds, then instantly accelerate to wide open throttle to chase the fleet. At full speed the Yanmar 8LV recorded a top speed of 43 knots (50 mph) with the engines spinning at 4000 rpm.

As the team’s AC72 yachts can reach speeds of up to 40 knots, the Yanmar engines deliver the world class performance that allow the chase boats to maintain the power, agility and endurance required to support the yachts through the variable conditions on the San Francisco Bay.

“We are very excited to partner with Yanmar for this 34th America’s Cup campaign,” said Oracle Team USA CEO Russell Coutts. “Yanmar is recognised world-wide for their tremendous expertise in marine engines and

technology. It is their precision engineering that will power our chase boats, allowing us to perform the many critical functions required both throughout training and on race day. Yanmar provides a vital component to our program, and it is fantastic to have them on-board.”

Yanmar is looking to enhance its brand exposure through its association with the world’s leading ocean racing team Oracle Team USA.

Oracle Team USAYanmar signs on with

Design of engine cover allows for easy servicing

New 8LV enables 43 knots performance

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NEw YANMAr POwErEd FErrY OPErATiNG iN ThE whiTSUNdAYSThe passenger ferry market continues to be a growing market segment for new boat projects and repowers alike, particularly for Yanmar’s range of commercial engines.

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The recent launch by the highly respected Queensland boat builders, Aluminium Marine, of their latest vessel represents another significant milestone for both Aluminium Marine and Yanmar.

Having previously built four Yanmar Powered Incat Crowther designed vessels, such was their confidence in the performance and marketability of the 24 m design, Aluminium Marine took the bold step and commenced construction of this vessel as a stock build in 2012. Nearing the end of the build process, their decision was rewarded, and the boat was purchased by Cruise Whitsundays and ultimately named, Cobia. The power of choice for this vessel is a pair of Yanmar 6AY-WGT marine diesel engines. These are resiliently mounted close coupled to Yanmar’s own YXH-240 marine transmissions. These in turn, drive five blade (35’ x 36”) propellers which combine to deliver the design speed of 25 knots effortlessly.

This new vessel has an overall length of 24m with a full 8.5m beam. Lightships, Cobia tips the scales at 58 tonnes, but fully laden with 200 passengers, including 5 crew, and full fuel/ water tanks, the boat displaces 80 tonnes.

According to Jack Louwerse, Engineering Manager at Aluminium Marine, the decision to specify Yanmar for this build was easy.

“We have used quite a number of Yanmar marine diesels in our other boats over the years, and our clients have not been disappointed yet,” said Jack Louwerse.

“The robust design of the Yanmar engines and their simple non-electronic governor system are their key attributes for us, and our clients. These are purpose built marine engines, not converted truck motors. As such they are durable, easy to service and highly suited to the marine environment.”

“When we build a ferry and ship it off to a distant location in Australia, or even overseas, we demand the best in reliability and durability for our clients from all components installed, including the main engines.”

The Yanmar 6AY Series engine provides a choice of flexible power outputs to cater to a range of uses, from high speed vessels such as the Cobia passenger ferry through to ROPAX and displacement hull workboats, such as fishing trawlers and tug boats.

The 20.4 litre, 4 valve in line 6 cylinder, turbocharged and intercooler diesel engine boasts four power ratings between 485kW (659mhp) @ 1900rpm to 671kw (911mhp) @ 1940rpm, depending on the application and duty cycle proposed. The Cobia is fitted with a pair of 6AY-WGT engines which are rated at 911 mhp (670 kW at 1938rpm). Engine weight (without the gearbox) is 2365 kilograms.

This model engine is highly rated with commercial customers reporting good acceleration, reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy.

The 6AY engines use a staggered injection nozzle and patented combustion chamber design named ASSIGN which was developed by Yanmar originally for their large bore, low speed propulsion engines. This technology has enabled IMO Tier 2 emission compliance with no electronic controls and a fuel consumption specification of between 220 and 208 g/kW-h at 100% load depending on the rating used.

The standard service intervals are 500 hours with all service points easy to access by the nature of the inline 6 cylinder design, cylinder block inspection ports, and the individual cylinder head design configuration. All factors especially favoured by operators of commercial catamarans, where engine room space is generally restricted.

Luxurious main helm control Excellent Service Access

Yanmar 6AY-WGT

Jack Louwerse, engineering manager Aluminium Marine & Ray Harris, QLD manager, Power Equipment

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The Goulburn based company Vacvator, manufactures a range of vacuum hydro excavation equipment. Vacvator has put their faith completely in the hands of Yanmar diesel engines, having switched to Yanmar as their exclusive engine of choice.

Vacvator specifies the Yanmar TNV series of engines for use on their units, either the 3TNV or 4TNV depending upon the application.

Vacvator manufactures a complete range of vacuum excavation equipment. These are designed for use in potholing (a practice of digging test hole to expose underground services), drilling processes, civil construction projects and spill clean ups.

The fundamental process of the Vacvator comprises a high pressure water pump which blasts a jet of water at 2500 psi via a turbo nozzle. Simultaneously, an air pump sucks up the water and residual matter into a 100mm diameter hose which dumps the spoil into a tank for disposal. Anything that will run up the 100 mm hose can be collected by the Vacvator.

The Vacvator system is engineered so that the blasting and vacuum processes can operate together or independently of each other. And the system can be either trailer mounted or tray mounted on a flat bed truck.

Each Vacvator system is purpose built to suit the application. The variables include the size of the collection tank, the air pump, water pump and of course the Yanmar diesel engine. The air pump which generates the vacuum to suck up loose material is available in six different models from 750 cfm to 2800 cfm capacity.

The Vacvator model which is the most common system has a 750 cfm air pump and a Yanmar 3TNV diesel engine. In this configuration the air compressor requires about 40 hp to drive it and the water pump needs 20 hp.

The Yanmar 3TNV82A is the engine specified for this application. This model Yanmar is renowned for its low noise and low vibration, easy starts and fuel efficiency.

In operation, the Yanmar drives both the air pump and water pump simultaneously via a conventional belt drive set up. There is no clutch in the drive system, just a power take off drive plate supplied with the Yanmar engine. The system also includes an Engine Protection System supplied by Power Equipment specifically for Yanmar industrial engines.

Typically Vacvator units in a civil construction or drilling situation will operate fully loaded at 2800 rpm for up to 16 hours a day. This places heavy demands on the drive system, especially the Yanmar engine.

According to Denis Walker at Vacvator, the switch to Yanmar diesel engines has come about because of the quality of the Yanmar brand and factory support.

“While I had an awareness of the Yanmar brand, it wasn’t until I looked closely at the product that I realised it was a high quality Japanese engine, manufactured in very large numbers,” Denis Walker said.

“Our customers are very comfortable using Yanmar power on their machines. Now that we have been using Yanmar for our most recent systems, I am totally won over by the brand.”

“The Yanmar engines are quiet, have low vibration and the range of engines is exactly what we need for our applications.”

“At Vacvator we strive to build the best equipment using the best components. I believe that Vacvator is the best product of its type in the world, and the Yanmar engines that we use only serve to enhance this position further.”

“But just as important as the product itself is the support that we receive from Power Equipment, the Yanmar distributor. It is first rate! The advice and support that we get from John Mason at Power Equipment makes a real difference for the better.”

Denis Walker has computed that while a petrol engine may be cheaper to purchase, the high engine hours logged soon make the Yanmar diesel engine a more affordable choice through the significant fuel savings.

Vacvator is a division of UEA Pty Ltd, a directional drilling company. UEA is a privately-owned Australian business.

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Yanmar Powers advanced TechnologY

Denis Walker, Vacvator

Yanmar 3TNV82A

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Many commercial operations depend on reliable electrical power, but none more so than the amazing new Sydney food truck, Al Carbón. The super quiet hum from the Yanmar eG140i diesel inverter generator, confirms that all is well in the mobile Mexican taco kitchen. The brainchild of Sydney entrepreneur Attila Yilmaz, Al Carbón brings Mexican tacos to the streets of Sydney. Transforming the spark of an idea to reality has taken some 18 months of toil, not to mention a significant financial investment.

It is hoped that beyond the prototype model a national network of franchised trailers will evolve.

“We have a vision that someday there will be hundreds of Al Carbón trailers serving tacos right across Australia,” said Attila. “Australians love Mexican food, they love outdoor dining more and more, so we feel that we have the right product for the right time.”

A Yanmar gen set is at the heart of the mobile kitchen. The Yanmar eG140i diesel inverter generator is the sole electrical power source on board the Al Carbón trailer. With an output of 11 kVA, the gen set powers the tortilla press, two fridge units, house lighting and theme lights. While there is also LPG on board to fire the charcoal BBQ, electrical power drives the rotisserie. All the kitchen equipment runs on 240 volt power.

The Yanmar gen set is mounted high on the front of the Al Carbón trailer. This places the Yanmar gen set well away from customers, distant from the food prep areas and ultimately shielded by the servery shutters when the trailer is open for service.

Being mounted high delivers several benefits. The already low noise signature is further reduced and the exhaust is also high and well away patrons and food.

The Yanmar eG140i is rated up to 11 kVA in standby mode. Using state of the art inverter technology, the Yanmar eG140i adjusts engine rpm to suit the load and in doing so can result in fuel savings of up to 40% against

comparable conventional diesel generator sets. As an added bonus, due to the engine rpm being adjusted according to load, the Yanmar eG140i is also typically much quieter (up to 10dB(A) depending upon application) than comparative conventional units, an important feature when used in public locations.

The Yanmar eG140i is driven by the state of the art Yanmar 3TNM diesel engine which is noted for low noise levels and low emissions.

The company behind the engineering of the Al Carbón trailer is the Sydney based engineering business, Nevco. Company principal George Pethard regards the trailer as a mini marvel.

“The trailer has a unique hydraulic suspension system which lowers the entire trailer to ground level for service,” Attila said.

“As a food truck, the big benefit is that the people supplying service are at the same eye level as the patrons.”

When it is time to pack up and depart, the hydraulics raise the entire kitchen and it reverts to being a trailer. A hydraulic tailgate, when lowered, extends the kitchen by almost 3 meters with modular cooking equipment rolling out on the base.

The trailer measures 9m long and weighs in at over 3 tonnes. The BBQ unit alone weighs 500kgs, the meat locker when loaded adds another 400 kgs and there is also 300 litres of water on board.

Without Yanmar Power, Tacos will noT Be served

With the Al Carbón Mexican Cantina being booked at public events and corporate functions, the absolute reliance on the Yanmar eG140i is both paramount and obvious.

“We totally depend on the Yanmar gen set to run the Al Carbón trailer when we are on site,” said Attila Yilmaz. “Failure is definitely not an option and that’s the reason why I chose Yanmar for our electrical power.”

“The eG140i delivers all the power that we need and then some. The gen set does everything that is important to our operation. It’s quiet, has low emissions and is nicely tucked away so that no-one even notices that it is running.”

“This is been a long term project, not only to get the first unit into the market but to then to move on and now build a bigger operation. Power Equipment has been amazingly supportive of our quest and provided valuable assistance from when we first made contact with them.”

The AI Carbón trailer powered by a Yanmar eG140i generator

Ahila Yilmaz

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In recognition of the very specific needs for power generation in the motorhome, RV, truck and vehicular market, Mase has developed a complete range of Mase Voyager models which are now available throughout Australia.

These units are compact diesel powered and are also suited to both new vehicular builds and aftermarket applications.

The Mase Voyager single phase range begins with the compact 2kW model and runs up to a 15.3kW unit. In three phase the smallest unit is 11.2 kVA and the biggest a 19.1 kVA unit. The most popular models are the Mase Voyager 3.2 kW and 5kW units.

A key strength of the Mase Voyager line up is that all models are powered by a diesel engine, typically a Yanmar L Series or TN series engine. Diesel is rapidly becoming the fuel of choice for vehicular genset owners as it is safer than petrol, boasts lower fuel consumption and in the main draws fuel from the same diesel fuel tank that feeds the main engine.

“The new line of Mase Voyager gen sets bring a new generation of diesel powered units to the RV & Truck market,” said Ian Mills, National Product Manager at Power Equipment.

“Compared to competitive models, the Mase Voyager offers more compact and quieter units; power is delivered courtesy of a reliable Yanmar diesel engine and the smallest gen set delivers 2kW for lower demand applications.”

Each Mase Voyager unit features a new design with a steel, soundproof casing. This provides exceptional protection to the unit while also offering easy access for maintenance.

Thanks to the remote control operation panel supplied with each unit, turning the Mase Voyager gen set on and off is easy and convenient. The remote control panel includes all switches, controls and protection devices in the one easy to use module which can be conveniently mounted inside the RV.

The remote panel itself has a digital hour meter, start-stop button, and essential warning lamps to indicate high temperature, low oil pressure and low fuel level. The cable which links the control panel to the gen set for remote operation is up to 20m in length depending on the Mase Voyager model selected.

With a Yanmar L70, L100, 3TN or 4TN fitted to the Mase Voyager gen set, RV & Truck customers can be assured of world leading reliable and efficient diesel power. Yanmar diesel engines are acclaimed for their quiet operation and exceptional fuel efficiency.

Compared to a conventional petrol powered gen set, a Mase diesel gen set offers significant benefits. Diesel is universally recognised as a safer fuel having a very low flash point. Diesel engines are both low maintenance and more reliable than petrol while delivering fuel savings of up to 50% when compared to a

Mase Launches Diesel Gen Set Range for Vehicular Market

petrol driven generator of the same size.

The Mase Voyager range of gen sets is distributed exclusively by Power Equipment. Models include the:

Mase Voyager 2500 DM 2.0 kW

Mase Voyager 4010 DM 3.2 kW

Mase Voyager 5010 DM 5.0 kW

Mase Voyager 6010 DM 6.0 kW

Mase Voyager 9010 DM 8.2 kW

Mase Voyager 9.5 DM 9.0 kW

Mase Voyager 11.5 DT 11.2 kVA

Mase Voyager 12 DM 12 kW

Mase Voyager 15 DT 14kVA

Mase Voyager 16 DM 15.3 kW

Mase Voyager 20 DT 19.1 kVA

Mase is the internationally accepted brand for high quality generators. For more than 30 years, Mase Generators have made generators, units which are renowned for quiet sound levels, compact size, good weight/power ratio, and innovative and elegant design. With applications in the marine and RV markets, Mase gen sets are wholly designed and manufactured in Italy. Mase marine and RV gen set models are distributed in Australia exclusively by Power Equipment.

Mase Voyager 5010DM 5.0kW

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Solveig is a popular Mark 1 Salthouse Corsair launch, which has been owned by the Jenkins for the last ten years.

Kerry & Marilyn love the internal layout which suits their cruising needs although they had become increasingly concerned with the aging engine which to its credit had been through two earlier rebuilds. With reliability central to their continued enjoyment of Solveig the decision to repower was made with four engine brands & installers invited to quote. Kerry decided on a new 315hp Yanmar 6LPA-STP with 2.43:1 ratio gearbox, & commissioned Auckland Dealer Whiting Power Systems for installation. Kerry commented that ‘representatives from the other three companies came & inspected the engine space available, Whiting’s were the only company who came up with a price based on installing the motor with the necessary modifications and improvements we needed. ‘They also seemed happy to work with me, as a woodworker and I was able to do much of the boat building installations myself’. Whiting Power mounted the original York-type reciprocating refrigeration compressor on the engine with new bracketing, including a new pulley which was all fabricated by their

staff on site. Fortunately for Kerry the existing propeller shaft was from 2205 Stainless Steel with capacity to accept extra horse power so other than propeller modifications, the additional driveline upgrades were limited to a new PSS Shaft Seal, larger ventilation ports, and water lock muffler adaption. Kerry added ‘The performance of Solveig has amazed me – the difference in motor weight means that we have lost over 500kg’s. The boat now handles more like a runabout – it

surges forward at each touch of the throttle. Although the cost of this exercise was ‘not small change’, this was offset by Whiting’s being friendly, cooperative and inclusive with their attitude to the job.We can now look forward to many years of trouble free boating with a brand new Yanmar under the floor.’ The Solveig repower was project managed in-house by Brett Millikin & Scott Lansdowne from Whiting Power Systems in Auckland.

The rePowering of solveig

Solveig powered by 315hp Yanmar 6LPA-STP

Kerry & Marilyn Jenkin, Solveig

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Dual Yanmar V8s Sterndrives give new spirit to Sports Cruiser

The joy of buying a 2002 model Riviera M430 sports cruiser was short lived for Gold Coast boater Brad Hay when one of the original diesel engines failed soon after taking delivery. As is sometimes the case, the starboard engine failed and Brad was facing a hefty bill for a re-build. After considering all the options, Brad decided to completely re-power his boat with a pair of the new Yanmar 8LV diesel sterndrive engines, complete with Yanmar ZT370 sterndrive legs.

“My choice was to rebuild one engine and still have a pair of old engines in my boat, or repower completely and start with fresh engines,” Brad Hay said. “Ultimately I chose to go with a pair of new engines for the security and confidence.”

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Having spent much of his life in and around a variety of sports and blue water fishing boats, Brad had the benefit of established boating knowledge behind him. Brad is also a qualified scuba dive instructor. He looked at the option of a straight swap, retaining the same brand of engine that had failed him. But that turned out to be a more expensive option than going for a fresh pair of Yanmar 8LV diesel engines. “I did my homework on the Yanmar 8LVs and was very happy with the information that I gathered,” Brad said.

“Compared to my old 6 cylinder diesel engines, the new Yanmar V8 configuration stacked up really well. The Yanmars are a compact and tidy configuration which would easily fit into the engine bay.”

“Just as important, were the word of mouth referrals that I got back from other boaties. I already knew that the Yanmars have an impressive reputation for being strong, bullet proof marine engines, but talking to people who owned Yanmars, I received the strongest endorsement possible.”

“That was enough for me, so I ordered a pair and got the job under way.

Being a different configuration to the old engines required new engine beds to be laid in the Riviera and the transom modified to take the Yanmar ZT370 transom plate.”

The entire project from assessment and quoting through to installation and then re-launch was expertly handled by the local Yanmar authorised Dealer, George Mansell, and his technical team from Onshore Marine at Horizon Shores Marina. While Onshore Marine have extensive experience with Yanmar, this was their first opportunity to install this new 8LV model and the new integrated Yanmar “easy fit” instrumentation and control system.

The Yanmar 8LV is offered in two configurations, the 320 mhp (235kW) model the 8LV320, and 370 mhp (272 kW) the 8LV370. Brad Hay selected the 8LV370 which delivered an additional 70 mhp per engine over his old engines.

At the heart of the new Yanmar 8LV is a 90°, V8 cylinder block. It features twin turbo chargers and direct injection with a common rail fuel system. There are four valves per cylinder. Tipping the scales at just 435 kgs dry weight without gearbox, this Yanmar continues in tradition of delivering high power from a low weight package.

The new Yanmar ZT370 sterndrive has been specifically designed and built to mate to the Yanmar 8LV. The quiet hydrodynamic ZT370 clutch delivers exceptional smoothness during gear shifting. Precision forged gears deliver long life and the two counter rotating propellers have been purpose matched for superb acceleration and tight hold tracking.

All up the job took 6 weeks and the boat was ready for sea trials. At re-launch the boat was as good as a factory production fit. The Yanmar 8LV looks as though it was specifically chosen for this model Riviera with all the service point s readily accessible.

“I’m blown away with the new Yanmar 8LV engines,” Brad Hay said. “They have certainly exceeded all my expectations. They are a compact and tidy unit and easy to access for routine checking and servicing.”

“One of the best things about buying Yanmar is that their factory technicians worked together with the local dealer to sea trial the boat before signing off on the installation. Not only is this a great quality checking procedure on the installation, but the staff involved went to a lot of effort to ensure that the propeller selection was absolutely correct.”

“This really impressed me.”

The Riviera M430 finished up with a pair of 26” pitch propellers which at wide open throttle delivered a top speed of 33.5 knots. Optimum cruising speed of 22.4 knots is achieved at 3200 rpm with fuel consumption recorded as 43.5 litres per hour.

Comparing the before and after, Brad Hay is more than happy. He has an extra 150hp available, with engines which weight 250 kgs less. He has a higher top end speed and much improved cruise speed which has all been delivered without any increase in fuel consumption. And as a self-confessed tech-head, Brad Hay is more than happy with the new Yanmar Can Bus equipped VCS (vessel control system) which provides a full factory supplied and warranted throttle, gear shift and engine instrumentation package.

“The only thing that I missed out on was Yanmar’s new Joystick Control System which was not available when I re-powered. It would have been really neat to have this on board to round out the perfect package.”

“I may have had some bad luck soon after buying my Riviera, but as things have now turned out, I could not be happier with my, now Yanmar powered, boat.”

Yanmar 8LV370

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Australian pump manufacturing icon, Aussie Pumps, has announced an enhanced association with Australia’s leading diesel brand, Yanmar. While Aussie Pumps has been a solid purchaser of Yanmar diesel engines for many years for the range of pumps and pressure cleaners they produce, the links between the two companies has become even stronger.

“We are continually developing new Aussie Pump products where our client’s needs are more demanding than ever,” Warwick Lorenz said.

“Bigger capacity, harsher conditions, longer operating hours - the list of demands keeps growing to the extent that we have to deliver a better product.”

According to Aussie Pumps Managing Director, Warwick Lorenz, the market is ever changing and Yanmar figures prominently in the current and future product mix.

New Aussie Pumps products such as the Mine Boss and the Mine Scud have been developed with a Yanmar diesel engine providing the power.

“Beyond product demands, there are market forces that drive the direction of our business. The world is swinging towards diesel power as opposed to conventional petrol powered engines. We are sending more products overseas to our burgeoning export markets.”

Because of these simple facts, Aussie Pumps has turned to Yanmar to deliver more and more diesel engines.

“Our business relationship has always been first rate,” said John Mason (Power Products Area Manager – NSW) of Power Equipment, the Australian Distributor of Yanmar.

“But as the market has changed we have come to support each other more. Yanmar is a global brand with a worldwide warranty. Aussie

Pumps know that the Yanmar diesel engines will be supported anywhere in the world that their products are sold.”

Aussie Pumps build a quality product and have placed their complete faith in the Yanmar brand. Yanmar delivers industry leading engines which have electric start with recoil start back up, shut down kits, not to mention Yanmar’s legendary ability to run long and hard.

“As a company we are moving into bigger pumps, trash pumps that require 60hp diesel engines to drive them,” Warwick Lorenz said.

“We have been so happy with Yanmar’s L series engines that we will be expanding our supply chain to include Yanmar multi cylinder water cooled engines into our production.”

“There are exciting yet challenging times ahead and we feel very comfortable in meeting these when we have Yanmar working alongside us.”

Why did 17 of the 20 skippers starting the Vendee Globe solo round the world race in Les Sables-d’Olonne, choose Gori propeller for their Open 60 racing boat?

Gori is the leading brand of folding propeller. Gori offers the lowest drag possible, highest reliability, absolute quality and exceptional motoring performance when needed.

Gori propeller is probably the most selected piece of boat equipment in the Vendée Globe & for other Grand Prix races worldwide. Whether offshore, ‘around the cans’, club racer or performance cruising, Gori is the first choice for all boats.

That’s why the Elliott 35, Farr 400, King 40, MC 38, Mills 35, MOD 70, Soto 40, Summit 35 & 40, TP 52, Class 40’s, Open 40’s & 60’s, Vendee Globe Challenge racers, Bermuda race winners and many others … chose Gori to have the speed advantage and performance.

Gori propeller extends their best wishes to all skippers in Vendée Globe for a fast and safe (but exciting) race around the world.

The complete range of Gori folding propellers is distributed in Australia exclusively by Power Equipment.

GOri- FASTEST PrOPEllEr ArOUNd ThE wOrld?

Yanmar & aussie PumP FOrge STrOnger LinkS

Warwick Lorenz, Aussie Pumps

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VACLOADER - YAnMAR 2TnV70 PuMPS AiR TO CLEAn PARkSAs far as vacuum machines go, this one is about as impressive as they come. Peter Shead of Vacuum Loaders in Sydney has developed a purpose built mobile industrial vacuum.

The demand for this particular unit, the Litter Master 9000, came from a group of local Councils looking for collection equipment which could be used in the field. The technical specification called for a vacuum unit which could be carried on a conventional drop sided ute, be operated by a two man crew and be used by workers in parks and gardens to keep public spaces clean of litter, such as litter and broken glass, and seasonal garden green waste.

Like all projects of this kind, the product often designs itself. Peter Shead had produced similar units in the past, but this model was larger again.

“The biggest constraint in the project is the collection bag,” Peter Shead said. “There is a physical and weight limit to what can be manhandled in the field.”

With previous smaller models Vacuum Loaders had specified and fitted the Yanmar L Series single cylinder diesel engines. With optimum performance and high client satisfaction, Peter had no hesitation in using a larger Yanmar model diesel engine to power the Litter Master 9000.

For this larger model, the Yanmar 2TNV70 was specified. This model Yanmar diesel engine develops 12.5hp (9.2kW) at 3100 rpm. It is a compact, state of the art, two cylinder engine noted for its quiet operation and low fuel consumption. Being a water cooled engine greatly assists in keeping the noise levels low and well within the required OH&S standards, especially important in residential areas.

An integrated 11 litre fuel tank was installed on the self-contained Litter Master 9000. With the Yanmar 2TNV70 typically only using 1.7 litres of fuel per hour at 75%, the integrated fuel tank carries more than enough fuel on board for a day out in the field.

Direct coupled via a stub shaft to the flywheel, the Yanmar engine drives the large diameter suction fan which spins at crankshaft speed. The rating of the Litter Master 9000 comes from the capacity of the fan which shifts air at the rate of 9000 cfm.

Collection is achieved via a 200 mm diameter flexible hose which is supported by a high and long boom. As an indication of capability, the Litter Master 9000 can suck up a complete glass stubbie, with broken glass, aluminium cans and leaf litter, proving easy to remove.

“The real challenge that we faced in the development of the Litter Master 9000 was the fan. This is a custom, purpose designed unit. It has a unique proprietary shape which generates the critical airflow that we specifically require for this job.”

Unlike some other designs, no material passes through the fan. Air is drawn through the collection hose and then into the collection bag. The bag is made from an open weave fabric. While air is able to pass through to the Yanmar driven fan, debris is collected and trapped in the 400 litre capacity bag.

“For our application, I’m sold on the Yanmar brand,” said Peter Shead.

“The market demands diesel engines these days, so light weight petrol engines are not even a consideration. I’ve been in the diesel engine market for near on 30 years and I personally believe that Yanmar builds the very best of the smaller diesel engines.”

“In addition to supplying a great base product, Power Equipment has a support service which is the very best in the business.”

The Yanmar 2TNV70 is supplied to Vacuum Loaders as a Power Pack. This is a ready-made, ready to install solution. The Power Pack includes the base engine with cooling system, engine mounts, air cleaner, muffler and Power Equipment EC090 engine protection system all pre-fitted prior to delivery to the customer.

“This is a really efficient way for us to purchase an engine. It’s ready to go and saves us a heap of time in sourcing, then fitting the ancillary equipment. These days OEMs need much more than an engine delivered in a box and Power Equipment understand this better than most.”

The Litter Master 9000 is designed and manufactured by Vacuum Loaders for Applied Cleaning Solutions, in Melbourne.

Scott Lansdowne, service manager and Jesse Low, forman from Whiting Power systems can be found Saturday nights throughout the summer at any given speedway track around New Zealand.

They both race speedway saloon cars, Scott’s a C4 Chevrolet Corvette and Jesse’s a Holden Monaro. The cars are purpose built race cars with full space frame tube chassis and light weight fibreglass bodies with a ready to race weight of 1100kg’s including the driver. Both cars are running small block chev engines at 5.9ltr capacity, manual gearboxes and Winters magnesium open tube axle quick change rear ends. There are several engine restrictions in place to keep the cars competitive with one another and range in power from 450 to 550hp.

Jesse has been racing for two years in the local divisions with some success and will step up this year to the compete at Waikaraka Park international Speedway in the national division.

Scott has raced for nearly twenty years with numerous titles won over the years. He has been racing the national circuit for six years racing all over the country. He has run in the top 10 at all national events with a best placing of 4th in 2009. He placed 3rd in 2009 and 1st in 2010 in the prestigious DHL South Island speed week series. This series is the only one of its kind in the southern Hemisphere with racing over seven consecutive nights at seven different tracks.

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Coral Princess is a nature based cruise vessel operating eco and expedition cruises of up to 7 nights on the Great Barrier Reef, 10-night expeditions on Western Australia’s remarkable Kimberley Coast and 11-night Cape York and Arnhem Land expeditions in the waters between Cairns and Darwin. The vessel is part of the Coral Princess Cruises fleet, pioneer of small ship cruising in Australia and the South Pacific and a leader in its field for almost 30 years. Coral Princess Cruises also offers award-winning expeditions further afield throughout the island archipelagos of the South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and New Zealand.

The Coral Princess was purpose-built for company founder and Managing Director Tony Briggs in 1988. Typically, the Coral

Princess logs up some 3000 engine hours each year. After 24 years of service, with a few major engine re-builds along the way, it was time for a complete repower of the ship in line with the company’s best-practice environmental policies.

The Coral Princess is a ‘big’ small ship; displacing 730 tonnes with 27 cabins for passengers plus a crew of 12.

“I have never previously owned a Yanmar engine,” said Tony Briggs. “I had worked on them years ago, and I asked around the industry and liked what I was hearing about the brand.”

“An important factor for our application at Coral Princess Cruises was the ability to support the product in the remote regions of Australia in which the ship operates. The Power

Equipment people have an enviable reputation for product support and demonstrated their ability to back the Yanmar product for us.”

The Yanmar marine diesel engine selected by Coral Princess Cruises was the Yanmar 6AYM-WET. This is a six in-line cylinder engine with a displacement of 20.39 litres and a continuous rated power output of 755 mhp (555kw) at 1840 rpm. Engine weight (without the gearbox) is 2365 kilograms.

The Yanmar 6AY offers strong performance, low fuel consumption and low emissions. The versatile 6AY Series is extensively used in many examples of heavy displacement work boats but also is quickly gaining an excellent service history and reputation in many high speed applications such as passenger ferries, patrol craft and cray fishing boats.

POperating a 35-metre passenger ship through some of the most environmentally pristine waters on the planet brings with it massive responsibility. So when the engines aboard Coral Princess were due for replacement, the environmental footprint was just as important as the performance data.

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PThe Coral Princess catamaran design facilitated the installation of two of the Yanmar 6AYM-WET engines, one in each hull. Two ZF 2350 Series Island mounted 4:1 ratio transmissions, complete with electronic controls with multiple helm stations were also installed and were mated to the existing propeller shafts.

The existing 5 blade Kamome 1400mm diameter propellers were re-pitched to match the new propulsion package and Centa Transmissions Sydney was commissioned to take care of the Torsional vibration calculations. Subsequently a new Centex highly flexible torsional coupling was supplied to complete what was a total engineered propulsion solution.

“Quite apart from the convenience offered, and the increase of engine room space facilitated by the in-line 6 cylinder design compared to the original V-12 engines that were removed, we were attracted also to the simple uncomplicated service regime and extended service intervals of 500 hours,” said Tony Briggs.

“These engines are IMO Tier II compliant and have a mechanical injection and governor system which also appealed to me.”

Vibration reduction was a key objective for Coral Princess Cruises when this repower study was undertaken by Power Equipment’s Townsville based Nth Qld Area Manager Nick Marsden. After consultation with the Yanmar factory the decision was made to supply a full factory packaged and Yanmar warranted resilient mount solution, one that had only ever been used in the domestic Japanese market previously.

This was the first time that these new Yanmar YT21 engine mounts had been used in Australia on this engine model and the results have not disappointed. The existing dry exhaust system was modified to handle to the increased exhaust volumes while still maintaining the required levels of back pressure as specified by Yanmar. The final result has seen noise and vibration levels significantly reduced from the original installation, something that has been greatly appreciated by both the crew and passengers alike.

“Previously it was common practise to run the vessel at reduced engine speeds whenever our guests were in the dining room above the engine rooms but now we have no such restrictions,” Tony Briggs said.

“The crew also have commented that their quarters directly behind the engine room are much more liveable since the refit. We have achieved supplementary benefits in addition to our prime objective of higher reliability and lower emissions,” Tony Briggs said.

“All up I’m very happy with the decision to repower with the Yanmar commercial marine diesel engines.”

Power Equipment is proud to be selected as the engine of choice for the team at Coral Princess. We are confident that their choice has been soundly based and look forward to providing continued support to this exceptional organisation.

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ArcTic STEEl SEA STrAiNErS Now Available From Power Equipment The Australian designed and manufactured range of Arctic Steel sea water strainers is now being distributed throughout Australia by Power Equipment, the company that is also the authorised distributor for Yanmar diesel engines.

Arctic Steel is a world leader in cast stainless sea steel water strainers. The range covers models ranging from 25.4 mm (1”) through to 152 mm (6”). Water strainers are typically fitted to pleasure and commercial vessels which draw sea water from outside the hull, to provide cooling to a fresh water heat exchanger in the engine room. The sea water strainer acts as an essential filter to trap seaweed, marine growth and other debris from entering and potentially clogging the engine’s water cooling system.

The unique design of the Arctic Steel water strainers provides safe, quick and easy access for maintenance. No tools are required to remove the nuts and gain access to the chamber and remove any debris.

A clear polycarbonate lid or a solid cast stainless steel lid can be fitted to each model. The strainer itself can be supplied with a durable ABS basket or, for finer screening, a stainless steel basket.

Boaters who demand a well presented engine room will appreciate the high shine finish to the Arctic Steel units. All Arctic Steel sea water strainers are cast in 316L stainless steel which then undergoes an electro polishing process which delivers an unequalled resistance to corrosion. Electro polishing creates a chromium rich film.

Boat builders throughout the world are now specifying and installing Arctic Steel sea water strainers due to their superior quality and performance. The recently built 24m fast ferry catamaran ‘Riverside Avalon” was fitted with 100mm Arctic Steel strainers to provide a clean flow of cooling water to the pair of Yanmar 6AYM-WET 610 kW engines.

Arctic Steel is also specified in quality repower projects. When the Coast Guard vessel John Waddams was repowered with twin Yanmar 6LYAM-STP engines, Arctic Steel 63mm (2 ½”) strainers with clear lids (for ease of inspection) and stainless steel baskets (for finer filtration) were fitted.

“The Arctic Steel range of products is the perfect fit for Power Equipment,” said Ian Mills, Marine Product Manager at Power Equipment.

“The vast majority of the orders where we supply Yanmar marine diesel engines also call for a high quality sea water strainer. Arctic Steel compliments the Yanmar brand perfectly and we are delighted to now be the authorised distributor for this fine range of Australian made products.”

The range of Arctic Steel strainers is supported by a large range of auxiliary equipment that includes stainless steel mounting brackets, hose tails, elbows, reduction bushes, ball valves, skin fittings, and external inlet scoop strainers.

P&W Marine Engineers, based in Hemmant QLD is Queensland’s largest stockist and on seller of PSS Shaft Seals. The PSS Seal fits well in the company, and compliments the professional and quality marine engineering service that has been provided since 1978.

In May this year, P&W Marine Engineers exhibited at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, displaying amongst other products, the PSS Seal to the boating world. The PSS Seal time and time again raises a lot of interest, so with P&W Marine Engineers’ vast experience we were able to give a lot free advice and technical information.

P&W Marine Engineers had a large PSS Seal display on the stand set up in a variety of ways to best explain the benefits of the seal and how it works to those interested. Not only did we experience a lot of enquiries about the seals, but already sales have been made in both new build boats and retrofitting in boats to replace the old gland packing arrangements. At all times P&W

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Marine Engineers have 2 of each standard size imperial seal on the shelf ready to ship out.

P&W Marine Engineers are Australia’s only online seller of the PSS seal which has recently been set up on the new look website. For more information see www.pwmarine.com.au, email sales@pwmarine.com.au or simply call us +61 7 3390 5588.

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Mark Richards from Palm Beach Motor Yachts pictured with Ross Cameron from P&W Marine Engineers. PBM is one of the many boat builders who use P&W Marine Engineers for their PSS requirements.

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When the manufacturers of the Envirofix hydro seeding equipment received a commission for their biggest machine developed yet, they turned to a single JCB industrial diesel engine to deliver the power required by this massive machine.

The basic operation of a hydro seeder is quite straightforward. The tank holds a mixture of seed, fertiliser and tackifiers all held in suspension in water. Agitators within the holding tank ensure that the elements remain in suspension and well mixed while a mulch pump draws the mix from the tank to spray onto the area being seeded.

A contractor associated with the natural gas terminal construction at Gladstone in Queensland placed an order with Envirofix for a 13,000 litre hydro seeder. As the biggest unit built to date had been around 4,000 litres, the new unit presented a massive challenge.

“Our client already has four seeding machines from Envirofix,” said company MD Richard Hurley “The challenge was to take the basic engineering principals that make our systems so successful, and apply them to a larger application. This involved us developing some unique features in our new machine.”

The tank has three hydraulically driven agitators, there are two turret guns which can deliver the mixture simultaneously and there are six CCTV cameras located on the truck to give the driver the best all round view of operations.

At the heart of such a large unit is a power

system that drives all the on-board systems, in this case the agitators and the pumps.

“I had planned on using a Yanmar diesel engine as I had experience with the brand and was impressed with the reliability and support service of the brand. However, there was inadequate horsepower available and the people at Power Equipment recommended that I use a bigger JCB engine.”

The requirement from the Envirofix engineers called for 120hp from a turbo charged diesel engine.

Power Equipment is the authorised agent for both the Yanmar and JCB brands. After carefully checking the requirements for this unique application, Power Equipment recommended the JCB DieselMax 444.

The JCB DieselMax 444 engine is housed in an enclosed engine compartment with excellent access on both sides for servicing. It is a 4-cylinder, 4.4 litre powerhouse boasting 4 valves per cylinder with high torque at low speeds. This JCB engine is rated at 89kW at 2200 rpm.

The JCB DieselMax 444 is one of the very finest engines in its class on the market and carries a market leading warranty policy. Quiet operation is an added feature given that this unit operates with a number of operators in close proximity to the engine. “We certainly looked at other brands but nothing matched JCB and Power Equipment for reliability and product support,” Richard Hurley said.

The installation was very straight forward. The JCB DieselMax 444 engine, hydraulic pump

and controls all came together as designed. The JCB engine draws diesel fuel from the main fuel tank on the carrier truck, further simplifying the installation.

“Now that the unit has been thoroughly tested during commissioning and in the field with the customer, we could not be happier with the JCB diesel engine. It operates magnificently and performs its job with ease.”

“We are very happy with the JCB DieselMax 444 engine and the entire rig is mine spec compliant.”

Up at Gladstone the new Envirofix hydro seeder is being used to seed bare earth on construction sites to prevent erosion across vast areas and in turn control sediment running off to the ocean and ultimately the sensitive Great Barrier Reef.

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Good things often evolve to meet a very specific need. That is certainly the case with the new Osborn Chapman OC50 cruising yacht. Company founder and life time yachtsman, Paul Charlton, was discussing with a sailing mate the inappropriateness of contemporary production yachts, so he set about designing and building, what has become, the OC50 Deck Saloon cruising yacht.

With a Yanmar 4JH4-HTE marine diesel engine installed under the saloon floor, Mase IS.7 gen set aft and Gori 3 blade folding propeller, the OC50 is superbly equipped.

Designed by Australian Naval Architect Andy Dovell, the OC50 was built at Jarkan in Nowra. What transpired is a superbly engineered yacht with a length overall of 15.24m (50’ 0”) and a displacement of 14 tonnes.

The fundamental concept upon which the OC50 is based centres on a couple who wish to start their big boat life with inshore sailing, and once confident, move to coastal cruising then passage making. While production boats in this category tend to focus upon more cabins and toilets, the OC50 has generous space for the owners with enough room for guests or any crew needed for an extended passage.

On every benchmark the OC50 scores high marks. This is a top line vessel in terms of quality, appointments, design features and construction.

The involvement of Yanmar occurred very early in the design process when the naval architect confirmed Yanmar as the preferred auxiliary engine option.

“The Yanmar 4JH4-HTE was right at the top of the recommended power range,” said Paul Charlton.

“Based on the hull characteristics of the OC50, the 110mhp Yanmar delivers the effortless cruising performance that we wanted to provide for our owners.”

Through his previous sailing and general boating experiences, Paul Charlton was familiar with the Yanmar brand. He has previously owned a yacht with a Yanmar 30hp SailDrive. He also had a workboat with a single cylinder, crank start Yanmar that proved to be a “pretty tough” unit.

The Yanmar 4JH4-HTE sits amidships in the hull, directly under the saloon floor. Despite the potential for the location to have issues with noise and vibration, the Yanmar is the ideal engine for the task with neither issue being a problem.

This model Yanmar is a 4 cylinder, 4 stroke marine diesel engine with a displacement of 1.995 litres. An intercooler is integrated into the turbo charged induction system. Peak power of 110mhp is achieved at only 3200 rpm.

Highly rated amongst boaters as a powerful yet light weight engine, the Yanmar 4JH4-HTE is the ideal auxiliary yacht engine for vessels such as the OC50. It is whisper quiet

and has a compact installation envelope. Low noise combined with low emissions and low vibration... What more could a customer ask for?

In addition to the Yanmar 4JH4-HTE installed in the OC 50, Paul Charlton has also selected the Danish manufactured 3 blade Gori folding propeller to drive the 14.0 tonne boat.

The 3 blade Gori propeller is the only folding propeller operating the same pitch in forward and in reverse (The blades turn 180 degree), therefore it has the same thrust in forward and reverse. The propeller is actually more efficient than a 3 blade fixed propeller in reverse.

The 3 blade Gori propeller has an Overdrive, a second pitch which can be compared to the 5th gear in a car. You use the overdrive function when motoring in calm waters or when motor sailing. It can save you 20% in fuel and when you are pushing a 14 tonne yacht through the water, this can be quite considerable.

When sailing and your 3 blade Gori propeller is folded, it has the lowest drag of all 2 and 3 blade propellers, fixed, feathering and folding with only 1.4 Newtons of drag at 6 knots. In addition, the 3 blade Gori propeller once folded does not auto rotate, so no shaft brake or transmission lock is required.

A Yanmar 4JH4-HTE

MASE GENSET & Gori 3 blade propeller make for a good combination!

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With the decision made, this re-build at Whangarei’s Oceania Marine slipway would include lengthening the vessel by 2.1m, extensive interior & bridge refurbishment as well as two new Yanmar 6HY-WET 600hp Commercial Marine diesels with ZF500 Gearboxes 2:1 ratio. Fullers Marine maintenance manager, Bob Makin also advised on the new clean lines of the aft deck canopy after his research of the coach building industry.

With an increase in power, new shafts and running gear were required along with having the rudders and steering system upgraded. The twin shafts and rudders remained in the same position, and the 2205 stainless steel shafts were increased to three inches to take the new 361x 31 five bladed Henley “Tiger” propellers with the package delivering the design spec of a laden service speed of 22 knots.

Keith Ingram in his recent Skipper Magazine article commented “Once underway the sound of the grunty 600hp Yanmars below are reduced to an acceptable purr. And it may be that when an expensive new build is on the cards that the budget will just not support – it’s a viable option!”

Published and reproduced in par, with permission of Professional Skipper Magazine.

Fullers Marine repower with Yanmar

rEBirTh A viABLe OPTiOnThere comes a time when you have to decide whether to give your floating asset a half-life rebuild, or whether it’s time to cut your losses and start again from new. When New Zealand’s largest ferry operator Fullers, were reviewing their fleet composition and eyeing up 2020 in their business case, their research revealed that Tiger Cat, one of their inherited but still extremely capable vessels deserved attention.

Complementing the Yanmar 4JH4-HTE is a Mase IS.7 marine generator set. This is fitted under the rear cockpit floor, with access gained via the saloon bulkhead. The Mase IS.7 delivers a heap of power to drive the air conditioning, TV, microwave, refrigeration and anything which is plugged in to the 240 volts outlets in all of the cabins.

The OC50, like most modern high spec’d vessels of this size, has a plethora of electronic equipment to operate the yacht. This equipment can be found out in the cockpit, at the navigation station and more generally with the Scada management system.

“We are immensely proud to have designed and built the OC50 as an all Australian effort,” said Paul Charlton.

“Yanmar, Mase and Gori are all important components that we have considered and purposefully selected.”

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option. The thought of electronics when operating in extreme remote locations was very worrying to them so after weighing up the pros and cons and receiving numerous good reports and great feedback from a number of other commercial operators using Yanmar their minds were made up.

Some of the features Ross loves about his new Yanmar’s are the 500hr service intervals. They have heaps of anodes which also double as great inspection ports, a large raw water pump and they are a big litre engine for their power rating. The engines have now run up just over 3000hrs and have not missed a beat in their 2 years of operation. They are saving money both on fuel consumption and servicing so we couldn’t be happier. Being owner operators Ross does most of servicing himself, and apart from routine servicing there hasn’t been a spanner used on either engine he is very happy to say.

So if you enjoy your fishing and would like to see some of Australia’s hottest fishing destinations get in contact to arrange your very own Reel Teaser Fishing Adventure.

Further info at www.reelteasercharters.com

When Reel Teaser Fishing Adventures needed to repower their 20mt charter vessel their final choice kept coming back to Yanmar. Ross Newton & Tracey Rushford run their vessel “Reel Teaser” out of the beautiful township of Broome in the northwest of WA. Their shortest trip to reach one of the remote areas they fish is a whopping 170 nautical miles so reliability was a key factor in their final decision.

They are lucky enough to operate at The Rowley Shoals, 170nm due west of Broome, Scott Reef, 240nm north of Broome and the picturesque Kimberley starting 180nm north of Broome. They have been operating in this region for over 15 years and describe their business as a very serious fishing adventure company. They take small groups of up to 6 anglers as well as 3 crew, and specialise in everything fishing from heavy tackle fishing for big Blue Marlin to sitting up a creek chasing the elusive and mighty Barramundi. Trips range in length from 7 days to 14 days live aboard.

Ross’ main reason for choosing the Yanmar 600hp 6HY-ETE engine was its full mechanical

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Yanmar is the driving force behind a new, custom built high pressure water blaster destined for use by Rio Tinto in a diamond mine in WA. The Yanmar 3TNV88 is a rugged, durable diesel engine that is ideally suited to the unforgiving mining environment.

The Sydney based company Jetblaster was commissioned by Rio Tinto to design and manufacture the pump. As a result of this project Jetmaster has added this model to their expansive range of high pressure water blasters.

“We had already supplied the mining industry with high pressure water blasters for cleaning applications,” said Hamish Lorenz, Manager of Jetblaster.

“Jetblaster has a deserved reputation for supplying heavy and durable equipment for operation in harsh working environments. This latest project proved to be well within our core capability.”

The new unit for Rio Tinto comprises a high pressure pump which delivers 5000 psi of pressure to the single gun at a rate of 25 litres of water per minute. The Italian sourced pump requires 17 kW of power to drive it at full capacity.

Hamish Lorenz selected the Yanmar 3TNV88 in consulation with John Mason of Power Equipment, the authorised Distributor of Yanmar diesel engines in Australia. The Yanmar 3TNV88 is the perfect match as it developes 21 kW of power at 2300 rpm, meaning that the engine does not have to operate at its full capacity to deliver the required power demanded by the water pump.

The Yanmar engine was specified due to its ability to operate continuously. With a 50 litre fuel tank onboard the self contained unit, the pump can operate continuously for 25 hours at full speed with the Yanmar engine consuming just 2.5 litres per hour.

The Yanmar 3TNV Yanmar is a premium quality compact 3 cylinder in-line diesel engine renowned for its low noise and low vibration, easy starts and fuel efficiency.

With the Yanmar engine operating at 2300 rpm, the pump is driven via a Yanmar supplied side load PTO kit and pulleys to run at 1500 rpm. There is no clutch required.

“We initially intended to use a different brand of diesel engine on this project,” Hamish Lorenz said. “But on closer examnination we settled on the Yanmar which Power Equipment supply as a complete, assembled package from their Melbourne workshop. This proved to be a real bonus for us.”

The assembled Power Pack delivered to Jetblaster comprised of the Yanmar 3TNV88 engine, side load kit, radiator, air cleaner, silencer, variable speed controller, Power Equipment ECM 90 engine protection system, all fully wired and tested. This effectively reduces the manufacturing time taken by Jetblaster to build the complete unit.

“The people at Power Equipment are so easy to deal with regarding the Yanmar products,” Hamish said. “John Mason and I were able

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to work collaboratively on ideas to come up with the complete package for this project.”

“And by using the Yanmar 3TNV we have seen that this engine can be used with both bigger and smaller water pumps without having to change the configuration. It is a very versatile engine, one which we have come to appreciate very much.”

“It will not let the operator down due to being low on noise, fuel efficient and low on emissions.”

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Like so many industry segments, the pressure cleaning market is as tough as ever. In addition to local manufacturers, competition from low cost manufacturers overseas is forcing companies like Pumps Australia to reinvent themselves.

According to Company Managing Director, John Warne, making a commitment to quality ahead of volume is the basic tenant which has seen his company not only survive, but now expand.

Central to the drive for quality has been a partnership with the Yanmar brand of diesel engines. Since he commenced his small business building water pressure cleaners in 1997, John has used Yanmar.

“Pumps Australia is a technically based family company,” John said. “Our strength is our ability to provide advanced technical pumping solutions that are quality based. That means our equipment is more advanced than our competitors, they are durable and they are reliable. This sets us apart.”

Yanmar diesel engines are used on a range of Pumps Australia products. These include water transfer pumps, trash pumps, high pressure cleaners and hot/cold pressure cleaners.

Across this range, Pumps Australia purchases the Yanmar L48, L70 L100 and TNE3 engines.

“We supplied two high pressure hot and cold water cleaners to BHP in 2003,” John said.

“They pumped 21 litres per minute at 4,000 psi with a Yanmar 3TNV driving the system, Model No PX21 280 Hot and Cold. After about 8 years BHP brought the units back for an upgrade to the electrical 12 volt smart system which had to be converted from 240 volts to 12 volts, which was also a safer

system, due to no inverters – no generators and no unreliable heat sensitive circuit board systems. That was two years ago and those units are still performing brilliantly and very reliably in the tough mine site conditions.”

Towards the top end of the Pumps Australia range are their Xtreme Series hot and cold high pressure cleaners. These are used in mine sites where select equipment has to be cleaned down on a weekly basis. The capability to deliver 4,000 psi of hot water at 21 litres per minute from a mobile unit is impressive.

“We’re very happy with the Yanmar brand,” John Warne said. “They deliver a quality product. It has a superior finish and is the best of the best in terms of design. It is a good match for our premium end products.”

With so much of the Pumps Australia production heading to remote locations, John Warne has to be confident that the equipment that he supplies is reliable and properly supported by the manufacturer.

“The support from Yanmar is first rate, I’ve no complaints. Because we have equipment in many far flung places I need first rate, prompt back up. Yanmar supports us.”

The future for Pumps Australia is looking great. John Warne, together with his two sons, is in the process of relocating to larger premises. They have a commitment to expand into new market segments and of course, Yanmar figures as a continuing supplier.

The introduction of the new 6 cylinder engine represents an investment of around £45 million and by the time it goes into full production later this year, its launch will have created more than 50 new jobs.

Today JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford said: “In a relatively short space of time we have become a major producer of engines and today more than 70% of JCB’s machines are powered by the engines we manufacture. The move into 6 cylinder engine production is a historic moment for our business and a natural step to take and we look forward to setting new standards in performance and fuel efficiency.”

The JCB Dieselmax 672 is based on the company’s successful four-cylinder 4.8-litre Dieselmax engine, with a high degree of parts commonality across the two engine platforms. In production for more than eight years, with many engines running reliably after more than 20,000 hours of service around the world, the Dieselmax engine features electronic control, Delphi common rail fuel injection and fixed geometry turbocharging

Initially the Dieselmax 672 will be produced to meet Stage II emissions standards, for growth markets including Russia, Brazil and China. The engine will be seen first in JCB’s JS360 crawler excavator for those territories, but will be used in additional machines as time progresses.

The six-cylinder engine will be offered with ratings of 140kW (188hp), 165kW (221hp), 190kW (255hp) and with a maximum output of 225kW (302hp). Maximum torque is an impressive 1,200Nm. More impressive still, JCB has managed to produce an incredibly efficient engine in the Dieselmax 672, promising up to an 8% increase in fuel efficiency compared to previous engines in the JS excavator line. In testing, the 7.2-litre engine has recorded a specific fuel consumption of just 189g/kWh, while delivering excellent performance andrapid response.

The six-cylinder engines will be built on a dedicated line at JCB Power Systems’ modern purpose-built facility in Derbyshire, UK. In development for more than two years, the engines have already completed more than 50,000 hours of testing, 30,000 of which have been in machines working in the field.

The Dieselmax engines have 500-hour service intervals, maintaining low operating costs and maximum uptime for customers. The engines will also be offered as part of the company’s OEM product line, for use in non-JCB machinery.

“The six-cylinder Dieselmax 672 is the ultimate expression of our Dieselmax engine design philosophy,” said Alan Tolley, Director of Engine Programmes at JCB Power Systems.

“Through the use of innovative engine design and technological development we have produced a reliable, highly durable and incredibly fuel efficient engine, that will go on to power our larger equipment in many markets around the world.”

In 2006, two four-cylinder Dieselmax engines successfully powered JCB’s record-breaking Dieselmax car to a world land speed record of 350mph on the Salt Flats of Bonneville, USA. The engineering expertise involved in that successful record attempt has been invested in the development of this latest highly efficient addition to the JCB engine family.

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JCB today announced plans to begin production of six cylinder engines with the addition of the JCB Dieselmax 672 to its world beating engine line-up.

In just over eight years JCB has gone from a new entrant to engine manufacturing to a major global producer with a reputation for fuel efficiency and innovation. The first engine rolled off the production line in the UK in November 2004 and since then production has also extended to JCB India’s HQ at Ballabgarh, where the first engine was manufactured in 2011. To date more than 250,000 engines have been produced globally.

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