Sanjel services the oil and gas industry with John Deere power

Excavators that know no boundaries

Hipower gen-sets rule the oilfields 

Move frack iron, sand, and water faster than ever

A horizontal drill that takes on the tough jobs

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Oil and gas

CraneWorks delivers the trailer and muscle to lift heavy frack iron loads safely ............................................................................. 3

CSM Tisovec’s UDS excavators traverse land and water in search for natural resources ...................................................................... 4

Himoinsa’s Hipower gen-sets populate the oil and gas fields  ......... 6

GWPC services wells quickly with its John Deere-powered mini-snubbing units ....................................................................... 8

Keep water flowing at the well site with Odessa Pumps  ................. 9

Telsa’s repowered seismic trucks are ready to record the urban and rural underground ..................................................................10

Keystone Oilfield Fabrication helps you move frack sand fast ........12

Mining

Jensen Drilling builds custom horizontal drills for the world’s toughest projects ..........................................................................13

PHS mining locomotives are custom-built quickly, so work gets moving ..................................................................................14

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Sanjel ranks as Canada’s largest privately owned oilfield-service company and its international operations stretch across North America and overseas. To perform its well services, Sanjel employs a fleet of equipment custom designed and fabricated for the purposes of acidizing and cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing installation, and nitrogen pumping. Because reliability is paramount in the oilfield-service business, Sanjel relies on John Deere engines to power more than 100 pieces of equipment, including this Cementing and Acidizing Unit powered by a PowerTech 4.5L engine. ....................... 16

serviCe

Here’s why genuine John Deere filters are the best protection for your engine ..............................................................................18

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Say goodbye to the risky, backbreaking work of handling frack iron. CraneWorks Inc. of Houston, Texas, would rather do all of the heavy lifting for you.

The company specializes in custom-building frack-iron trailers designed to make easy work of hauling pipe, and safely and efficiently loading and unloading it using a powerful, 30-metric-tonne (33 U.S. ton) articulated boom crane.

The muscle in the movement comes from a John Deere PowerTech E 4.5L engine that hydraulically powers the crane. CraneWorks designs its trailers to be self-contained so that the crane can operate independently of the truck that pulls it, allowing the tractor to disconnect and leave the jobsite.

Fred Sargent, sales manager for CraneWorks, says the company chose John Deere engines for their reliable performance. “Our units are used in the setup of a frack job, and if something delays the setup, it’s a day of revenue lost, and revenue can be in excess of $200,000 (U.S.) daily. We just don’t have any issues with John Deere engines.”

CraneWorks purchases the John Deere engines from Diesel Specialists. The John Deere dealer performs value-added services, such as heat-wrapping parts for the safety of personnel working around the engine and installing air shutoffs for working around the wellhead.

Sargent says the 10-year-old company experienced “a big increase in demand” for its trailers in recent years. He attributes much of this growth to the rise in hydraulic fracturing in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, North and South Dakota, and Montana.

Interest in frack-iron trailers is also growing overseas as more countries adopt hydraulic fracturing techniques to unlock oil and gas reserves in shale regions of the world.

The popularity of these units is also tied to CraneWorks’ highly customized approach to manufacturing. Each trailer sports a different racking configuration and layout depending on the type of frack iron being hauled and to ensure the load weight is evenly distributed for on-the-road travel. Image-conscious service companies will also specify their own paint colors.

“Every customer has different specifications,” says Sargent. “That’s because every customer does work a little bit differently.”

Moreover, the industry is realizing both the safety and efficiency of these crane-mounted trailers over flatbed trailers. 

“Some of these sections can weigh as much as 1,200 pounds (545 kilograms). Rather than men hand-carrying them one by one, they can offload an entire rack and place it next to the manifold for assembly. It just reduces a lot of potential injury, and it allows crews to work that much faster.”

Iron muscleCraneWorks builds custom John Deere-powered frack-iron trailers to move heavy loads

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Frack-iron trailers haul up to 11 metric tonnes (25,000 pounds) of frack iron. The material is loaded and unloaded with a powerful, 30-metric-tonne (33 U.S. ton) articulated boom crane powered by a PowerTech E 4.5L engine.

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Engine Model PowerTech E 4045TF285Displacement 4.5LRated Power 63 kW (85 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 4Aspiration Turbocharged

DistributorEngines, Inc.Jonesboro, Arkansas(870) 268-3700www.enginespower.com

DealerDiesel Specialists Ltd Humble, Texas(281) 446-1230www.dieselspecialists.com

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East Siberia, a land of limited infrastructure and abundant natural resources, is a treasure trove of oil, gold, natural gas, and more. This remote region has attracted ambitious multinational companies. To brave the stunning but inaccessible terrain, they need perseverance. But more importantly, they need rugged equipment like a UDS telescopic boom excavator mounted on an amphibious chassis designed to traverse swampy wetlands. Floating through unforgiving landscapes with ease, the UDS has proven to be a valuable asset in the ongoing search for the world’s most precious natural resources.

The UDS excavator is a highly mobile, multipurpose machine. Its versatility means it can be used for a variety of applications, such as general construction jobs, road maintenance, railway infrastructure, river management maintenance and recovery, oil and gas distribution, and fire and rescue operations. The unit was designed by CSM Tisovec A.S. (CSM) in Slovakia, which also produces hydraulic telescopic handlers as well as welded-steel structures for global construction machine manufacturers. In today’s tough economy, CSM puts its focus mainly on enhancing the fuel efficiency and productivity of its current equipment, providing customers with a maximum return on their investment.

Flexibility, mobility, and convenience — all in one. Apart from excavation jobs, the unique telescopic kinematics of the

arm allows the UDS excavator to smoothen and landscape slopes in order to level the terrain. The arm can rotate the attachments — bucket, hydraulic hammer, or crusher — 360 degrees in both directions. “But what really sets the unit apart from conventional excavators is its mobility,” explains I. Kámen, sales manager at CSM.

“Mounted on a standard automobile chassis, it is able to reach speeds of 85 kilometers per hour. Operators can move quickly and efficiently from one job site to the next and, thanks to the auxiliary hydraulic circuit, kit it out with hammers, crushers, cutters, mulchers, and mowers — whatever is needed on the job at hand.”

CSM offers two versions of this multipurpose machine: the regular UDS 114 model and the UDS 214 design, fitted with “micro-travel” functionality. With this function, the movement of the chassis can be controlled from the superstructure cabin, without starting up the chassis engine. The operator can move the machine forward and backwards, and steer left and right, which is particularly useful when excavating long trenches or ditches or when the machine has to change position frequently.

And for added flexibility, both UDS excavators can be implemented on many different brands of chassis. Currently, the superstructures can be mounted on Tatra, MAN, Iveco, Mercedes, Renault, and Kamaz automobile chassis, but also on crawler undercarriages (UDS 211) or autonomous wheeled chassis (UDS 232).

One machine, endless possibilitiesNo environment is beyond the reach of UDS versatile excavators

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Designed to cross swampy wetlands and rivers, the UDS superstructure has proven to be a valuable asset to companies searching for natural resources.

One machine, endless possibilitiesNo environment is beyond the reach of UDS versatile excavators

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total control: machine and engine eCU. Depending on government regulations, the UDS excavators carry a Tier 2 or Tier 3 engine. “For the EU market, we use the 4.5L Tier 3/Stage III A engine; for other countries, we use the 4.5L Tier 2/Stage II engine,” says Kámen.

CSM has used John Deere engines since 2004 and couldn’t be happier with the performance or service. “We moved to using John Deere engines exclusively because they are reliable. John Deere uses high quality components in high volumes, which allows the company to keep costs down and invest in research and development,” Kámen continues. “It is a global brand with a great reputation and worldwide support.”

The engines are supplied by John Deere engine distributor TAG Industry, located in Prague, Czech Republic. “TAG goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service,” says Kámen. “They provide the complete engine and radiator unit, plus all accessories such as hoses, pipes, and connecting parts. The radiator cools the cooling liquid as well as the hydraulic oil. And despite the geographical distance, Jan Jindra’s response time via phone and email is phenomenal.”

The John Deere engines include an engine control unit (ECU), which controls the operation of the engine and takes pre-emptive measures when certain parameters drop below the permitted level. The ECU also keeps a record of all malfunctions, reminds the operator of maintenance intervals, and supports the service technician in case of engine failure.

“Together with Bosch Rexroth, we integrated an additional ECU into the excavator, which communicates with the engine ECU. It receives signals from built-in sensors monitoring several hydraulic circuits, processing all the information and providing output to the operator by the means of a large, multifunctional display,” explains Kámen. “The chip can store the work history of up to four different operators working with the same machine. Operator identification can be either by code or by electronic card through card reader. In the future, the system will enable GPS tracking of the machine, as well as monitoring of the fuel usage per engine per hour.” Several dozen machines already use the new on-board electronic systems, and customer feedback has been very positive.

With a superstructure that can fit a multitude of chassis, the option to add other types of equipment, and its unrivaled mobility, CSM’s latest machine is more than capable of handling any situation. The versatility of the UDS excavator — with its “jack-of-all-trades” ethos — is invaluable for an ever-changing economic and global environment.

The design of the UDS 114 allows it to be mounted on a wide variety of truck brands.

Emissions Cert. Tier 2/Stage II Tier 3/Stage IIIEngine Model PowerTech 4045HF275 PowerTech E 4045HF285Displacement 4.5L 4.5LRated Power 104 kW (140 hp) @ 2200 rpm 93 kW (125 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 4 4Aspiration Air-to-air after-cooled Air-to-air after-cooled

DistributorTAG Industry s.r.o.Praha, Czech Republic+257 290 479tag@tag.cz

UDS superstructures can be mounted on the chassis of a truck, on a crawler undercarriage, or on a dedicated wheeled chassis, such as the UDS 232 shown here.

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Gen-set power is crucial in the oil and gas industry. Crews often work 24/7 and require a stable supply of electricity for drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and camp living quarters.

Hipower gen-sets are fast increasing in number, dotting the oil and gas fields of North America and at petroleum refineries. The rising popularity is fueled by a reputation for rugged and reliable service in grueling — often unforgiving — conditions, like extreme temperatures, harsh weather, and long hours.

Their growing presence in the energy industry is impressive, especially considering they are somewhat of a newcomer to the North American market. Hipower gen-sets were launched in 2002 when Himoinsa Group, a global manufacturer of gen-sets based in Europe, opened a new manufacturing plant, Himoinsa Power Systems, in Lenexa, Kansas.

Rafael Acosta, president of Himoinsa Power Systems, says it was important that the company’s new gen-sets would possess an identity set apart from the gen-sets manufactured by its parent company.

Hipower gen-sets feature a 24-hour fuel tank that feeds diesel to a new source of power: John Deere engines.

As the company outlined its expansion plans for North America, and eventually into Latin America, Acosta says the company sought input from major rental companies and concluded that John Deere was the right partner for satisfying customer requirements.

“Rather than trying to sell a European gen-set to American dealers, we determined it would be better to give customers what they wanted: John Deere parts and service,” says Acosta. “We chose John Deere for its brand recognition, quality reputation, and extensive service network. Service and support is top-priority in the rental business. There’s no time for downtime. When it’s an extreme emergency, you need power immediately.”

Himoinsa Power Systems manufactures two lines of John Deere-powered gen-sets. The company’s standby gen-sets range from 30 to 400 kW, and its rental line spans 55 to 460 kVA. Hipower generator sets are manufactured following UL2200 and Canadian CSA certification standards. 

The rise of HipowerJohn Deere-powered gen-sets are populating the oil and gas fields of North America 

John Deere-powered gen-sets supply critical electrical power for drilling operations.

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Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4 and Tier 3 Engine Model PowerTech 4045TF290 to 6135HF485Displacement 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L and 13.5LRated Power 55-460 kW (74-617 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Cylinders 4, 6Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled

CustomerHimoinsa Power Systems+1 913 495 5557www.hipowersystems.com

The Hipower gen-sets feature John Deere Tier 3 and Interim Tier 4 engines, including PowerTech 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L, and 13.5L engine models. With assistance from John Deere Power Systems, the company will soon focus efforts on developing gen-sets with Final Tier 4 technology. Acosta expects prototype gen-sets will be completed later this year.

Himoinsa markets its Hipower gen-sets through a U.S. distribution network. Acosta says the rental line is rapidly gaining ground and now accounts for 62 percent of its business. One of its largest customers is Hertz Energy Services, a supplier of portable power solutions and power distribution products for rental or sale.

Acosta says John Deere engines play a role in the Hipower gen-set line’s rapid success.

“Our customers need a very reliable engine that is extremely reliable and simple to service. John Deere engines have given us solid performance and deliver all of the power they need to. The feedback from customers is very positive. People like them.”

John Deere-powered Hipower generator sets are manufactured following UL2200 and Canadian CSA certification standards.

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Snubbing units continue to evolve as an efficient tool for servicing wells in the oil and gas industry. Today’s snubbing units are a fast and economical way to run tubing under pressure in a live wellbore. However, snubbing units are typically very tall, heavy structures that are time-consuming to rig up.

Roll in the mini rig-assist snubbing unit built by Great White Pressure Control LLC (GWPC) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Formed in 2006, GWPC serves the oil and gas industry by providing services such as snubbing, coiled tubing installations, directional drilling, pressure pumping, hydraulic fracturing, and nitrogen pumping.

Wanting a compact snubbing unit that could be rigged up quickly, GWPC developed the mini-subbing unit with a short overall rig-up height. Weighing substantially less than larger units, the mini-snubbing unit mounts on a gooseneck trailer, making it easy to transport and maneuver without the assistance of a large crane. Despite its smaller size, the mini-snubbing unit can perform many of the same jobs of a larger unit.

The mini-snubbing unit features a crew platform. It’s also designed so the snubbing operator can operate the unit remotely from the trailer, keeping fewer people in the basket while in operation.

“The oil and gas industry is always looking into new ways to safely complete jobs in a timely manner and allow fewer personnel to be in the work zones,” explains Justin Merchant, a GWPC engineer.

Today’s modern snubbing units are powered by sophisticated hydraulic systems for precise control when moving tubing into and out of a well bore. GWPC mounts a PowerTech E 6.8L to power all of the unit’s hydraulic functions, including the snubbing jack with BOP and annular, the pipe-handling winch, as well as the slip bowls to handle the tubing.

GWPC has built all six of its next generation John Deere-powered mini-snubbing units with John Deere PowerTech E 6.8L engines

Perform under pressureA John Deere-powered mini-snubbing unit delivers power in a compact package

Powered by a PowerTech E 6.8L engine, the GWPC mini-snubbing units safely handle tubing up to 89 millimeters (3.5 inches) at pressures up to 105 kilograms/centimeter (1500 psi).

Great White Pressure Control prepares to snub in a gas-lift mandrel in a well located in Arkansas’ Fayetteville Shale. 

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Engine Model PowerTech E 6068HF285Displacement 6.8LRated Power 149 kW (200 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorCK Power ProductsSt. Louis, Missouri(918) 284-5081www.ckpower.com

Photos by Andrew Newton.

for its service locations. These units operate throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, North Dakota, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.  

Merchant says GWPC considered other engine manufacturers, and the decision to power its mini-snubbing units with John Deere engines came down to “the quality and reputation of John Deere equipment.” The John Deere dealership network throughout the region was also a strong point. “We like the convenience of having many service centers to support our fleet, and the availability of parts and service in case of emergencies.”

He’s also impressed with the rugged durability of the engine when operating in harsh conditions. “These units run in temperatures between zero to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (-17 to 38 degrees Celsius), depending on the locations and time of year. They are also in very dirty environments for long periods of time.

“John Deere engines have produced great results in all applications,” says Merchant. “They have been very reliable, powerful, and efficient.” 

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They say oil and water don’t mix, but when it comes to drilling, the two go hand in hand.

It takes millions of gallons of water to drill and complete a well. Water is also the “hydraulic” in the hydraulic fracturing process used to release oil and gas deposits.

Getting large volumes of water on location can be a challenge. Rigs often run in remote regions where water is not always readily available. In those cases, water must be transferred in. That’s where Odessa Pumps flows into the picture, bringing along with them volumes of pump application expertise, miles of pipe, and field-proven John Deere-powered pumps to the exploration and completion side of the oil and gas business.

With 14 locations throughout Texas and New Mexico, Odessa Pumps serves all the segments of the oil and gas industry. After the well is completed they work with facility engineers to design and supply equipment for the collection, storage, and transportation of the oil. They currently serve a 5-state region and export products to energy customers around the world.

In addition to serving the oil and gas industries, the company supplies pumps to municipalities. “Our engineers and sales team serve as consultants, helping customers select the correct equipment for the job. We will also design pump packages specific to the customer’s needs, whether it’s a permanent or temporary installation,” says Joey Lewallen, chief operating officer for the Odessa, Texas-based company.

For the past 20 years, Odessa Pumps has aligned itself with the John Deere product line. The company sells and rents hundreds of John Deere-powered pumps, including those manufactured by Gorman Rupp and NOV. Odessa Pumps also packages its own pumping units with John Deere engines, which they purchase from Engines Inc., their John Deere engine distributor. The sales and rental fleet of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps includes John Deere engines ranging from 4.5L to 13.5L displacements.

“We’ve always used John Deere engines in our packages. The engines are reliable, and we receive good support from Terry Lowman (salesman for Engines, Inc.). He helps us choose the correct engine for the job. I feel like we’re partners with Engines, Inc., and we’re lucky to be in that situation.”

John Deere dealer service and support also played a huge role in Lewallen’s decision to package pumps with John Deere power. “To make a commitment (to an engine brand), especially with the number of units that we are selling and renting, aftersales parts and service was key. When we provide a product to a customer, we want to make it easy for them to get repair parts and service. I feel comfortable putting John Deere power on the units we sell.

“We are lucky to work with the best — well-known manufacturers that share our same dedication to service,” adds Lewallen. “John Deere is among the very best. It’s recognized in our industry. You mention the John Deere name, and it evokes quality.”

Purveyors of pumps and powerOdessa Pumps supplies the water to keep oil and gas flowing

A PowerTech Plus 13.5L engine drives a NOV 308T plunger pump assembled by Odessa Pumps. The unit injects water, collected during the production of oil and gas, back into the formation.

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III B and Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech M 4045TF290 to PowerTech Plus 6135HF485Displacement 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L and 13.5LRated Power 55-448 kW (74-600 hp) 

Cylinders 4, 6Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorEngines, Inc. Jonesboro, Arkansas(870) 268-3700www.enginespower.com

John Deere-powered Gorman Rupp T6 pumps transfer water for hydraulic fracturing.

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Exploring the underground for oil and gas requires a seismic source that is well-suited for extended work intervals, whether in the country or city.

Telsa Exploration Ltd., based in Denver, Colorado, is a worldwide provider of seismic acquisition services. The company operates a large and diverse fleet of seismic equipment for collecting seismic readings around the world. Among them: four truck-mounted seismic recording vibrators — completely refurbished and repowered by a new PowerTech PVX 9.0L Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine.

Telsa Exploration is currently in the process of repowering these four seismic recording trucks with John Deere engines at its maintenance locations in Elmira, New York and Castle Rock, Colorado. The original 2-stroke engines had become “very loud and

leaked a lot of oil,” says technician Mike Vance. He says repowering with the PowerTech PVX 9.0L engine dramatically improves emissions, noise, and fuel economy — important characteristics, especially when working in urban environments. “By repowering, we are able to cut noise in half, and the fuel efficiency of the John Deere engine is probably 30 percent better,” states Vance.

Looks are important too. John Deere engine distributor Bell Power Systems custom paints the John Deere engines white. “Low emissions, low noise, and the overall look are important to our clients,” explains Vance. “A machine must give a good impression. That’s especially important in urban seismic settings.”

Telsa Exploration sources the PowerTech PVX 9.0L engines from Five Star Equipment, a local John Deere industrial dealer that serves New York and Pennsylvania. Vance says the five-week delivery time of the John Deere engine was 27 weeks shorter than a major competitive engine manufacturer. He also liked the John Deere technology approach to meet Interim Tier 4/Stage III B emissions.

Refurbished seismic recordersUpgrades and repowers make these seismic vehicles well suited for work in both rural and urban areas

The John Deere-powered seismic truck sends sound pulses as deep as 5 kilometers (16,000 feet) underground deep below the earth’s surface, generating a 3-dimensional image of the geologic structure.

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These truck-mounted seismic recording vibrators are now completely refurbished and repowered by a new PowerTech PVX 9.0L Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine.

“We looked at other engines, and it came down to the John Deere because a lot of Interim Tier 4 engines use diesel exhaust fluid, and the John Deere Interim Tier 4 engines don’t.” (In choosing a solution for Interim Tier 4/Stage III B, John Deere elected not to use selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The John Deere cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and exhaust filter approach provides OEMs and end-users with a proven single-fluid solution.) 

The 224 kW (300 hp) PowerTech PVX 9.0L engine hydraulically powers the vibrator assembly on a solid-steel, 3-metric-ton (6,500 pound) reaction mass that transfers vibration waves deep into the ground. These sweeps vary from 5 to 200 Hertz (movements per second). Clients determine the length, interval, depth, and zone of interest.

Vance says “Seismic equipment continues to become more sophisticated. Years ago, it was difficult to collect seismic data in cities because of extraneous noise. Now computer technology allows them to filter out noise like city traffic.” 

Upgrading to a more technologically advanced engine only enhances the sophistication of these seismic machines. “We’ve seen it coming; noise and emissions are becoming more important on jobsites,” explains Vance. “The John Deere engine is much cleaner (than the engine it replaces). At maximum load during a sweep, you could see a puff of black smoke with the old engines. With these John Deere engines, you don’t even know they’re running. Everyone loves them.”

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III B Engine Model PowerTech PVX 6090HFC94Displacement 9.0LRated Power 224 kW (300 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorBell Power Systems, LLCEssex, Connecticut (860) 767-7502www.bellpower.com

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Sand is more than just a critical component in the hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells. Large volumes must be delivered fast and reliably, and that’s where Keystone Oilfield Fabrication rolls into the picture with its John Deere-powered Mobile Sand Bins and conveyors.

“Whether you’re pumping 20 or 120 barrels per minute, or somewhere in between, you need to have equipment that can deliver proppant in an expeditious fashion,” states Craig Ray, president of the Rhome, Texas, company. “We can move more pounds per minute than anybody else.”

Keystone Oilfield Fabrication manufactures two models of Mobile Sand Bins (MSB). The numeral classifications of the MSB-3000 and MSB-4000 denote the cubic feet of sand that each model can hold. Both units are designed to convey 11 metric tons (24,000 pounds) of sand per minute to a blender that mixes it with water and other components before it’s pumped into the well bore.

Moving sand at such large volumes and at a high rate of speed requires ample power. A PowerTech E 4.5L engine and a Funk Series 28105 pump hydraulically power nine dispensing gates, as well as the belt conveyor that rapidly moves high volumes of sand at speeds of 273 meters (897 feet) per minute at 2200 rpm.

Oilfield service companies and their customers love the speed and efficiency of these Mobile Sand Bins. That’s evident by the rapidly increasing number of units that he and his partner’s two-year-old company are selling.

To keep pace with production, Keystone Oilfield Fabrication works closely with its John Deere engine distributor, Engines, Inc., to obtain a timely supply of engines and pump drives.

“Tony Stone has been great about keeping us stocked with engines,” says Ray. “At critical times when we needed a pretty good size order, Engines, Inc. went above the call of duty to get engines for us.”

Ray says he appreciates the engine distributor’s loyalty and service to their young company. “John Deere didn’t shy away from the new kid on the block. They stuck with us.”

Loyal service and support from John Deere can also be found in the field, even in remote regions. “John Deere dealers are in nearly every town. If our customers are in Timbuktu and

they have an issue or need a part, more than likely they’re close to a John Deere dealership. Local service doesn’t only apply to farming; it also applies to the oilfield just as much.”  

Not that service has been required. The John Deere engines and Funk pump drives stand up to even the harshest conditions in the oil patch. “We put the engine system to the test, and we tried pretty hard to max it out. We took a front-end loader and dumped enough sand to load our Sand Transfer Belt down so much that it wouldn’t work. It kept right on going. As far as we’re concerned, that test was more than sufficient.”  

“Our goal is this,” adds Ray: “When that customer gets that unit in the yard, all they have to do is go to work. We need an engine system that is congruent with that mentality. John Deere provides that.”

Pour it onKeystone Oilfield Fabrication moves fracking sand into the hole fast and efficiently

Each John Deere-powered Mobile Sand Bin will dispense sand onto the beige-colored conveyor unit, powered by twin PowerTech E 4.5L engines.

A PowerTech E 4.5L engine and a Funk Series 28105 pump hydraulically power the dispensing gates and conveyor on the Mobile Sand Bin.

The conveyor unit, surrounded by six Mobile Sand Bins, will move 11 metric tons (24,000 pounds) of sand per minute.

Funk Pump Drive Model  28000Number of pads 1 Max input power 242 kW (325 hp)Max input torque  780 Nm (575 lb-ft)Input configuration Plate driven

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Engine Model PowerTech E 4045HF285Displacement 4.5LRated Power 93 kW (125 hp) @ 2400 rpm

Cylinders 4Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorEngines, Inc.Jonesboro, Arkansas(870) 268-3700www.enginespower.com

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Did you know? Aside from international work, Jensen Drilling has established itself as the largest installer of horizontal drains in the U.S. While horizontal drains are their expertise, they also drill and install dewatering wells, tiebacks, rock bolts, soil nails, as well as pressure grouting, core drilling, and various other types of drilling.

Star of the mineJohn Deere engine and Funk pump drive shine in a Chilean copper mine

A PowerTech Plus 9.0L engine and a Funk Series 59000 pump hydraulically drives the JDC2500 drill.

The JDC2500 is designed to relieve pore pressure inside the Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile, South America. John Deere-powered unit will drill an average 152 meters (500 feet) per day.

Jensen Drilling Company thrives on custom manufacturing horizontal drills for tough jobs. In fact, President Jerry Jensen and Design and Fabrication Supervisor Randy Coryell seek out such projects. “We try to look for tough-to-access projects and build specialized equipment for them,” says Jensen. “We’re good at those types of projects.”

Jensen Drilling builds custom horizontal drills to handle complex jobs like wall stabilization — work that often requires maneuvering on high-rock slopes. The Eugene, Oregon, company manufactures horizontal drilling rigs for mining companies around the globe.

Recently Geotec Boyles Bros. S.A. approached Jensen Drilling to build a horizontal drill for the Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile, South America. This open-pit mine sits at a 4,000-meter (13,123 foot) elevation in the Atacama Desert, a region likened to Mars. It’s so harsh and dry; nothing even grows there — except good ideas, like the JDC2500 drill rig.

Geotec approached Jensen Drilling to build a John Deere-powered horizontal drill to relieve pore pressure inside the mine. Pore pressure results when water builds up in the rock fractures. Drilling pipe into the walls of the mine drains the water and prevents the walls from destabilizing under pressure.

The JDC2500 is Randy Coryell’s “baby.” He worked on the horizontal drill’s design from

top to bottom. The mobile drilling unit features an excavator frame with tracks coupled by steel connections. Mounted on one side of the platform is a derrick that feeds 3-meter (10 foot) drill pipe. The JDC2500 has a drill rating of 183 meters (600 feet).

The tracks and drill tools are driven by hydraulics, and Geotec specifically requested a John Deere engine to power the unit. Coryell worked closely with Cascade Engine Center, which recommended the PowerTech Plus 9.0L engine and a Funk Series 59000 pump drive. The three-pad pump drive mounts directly to the engine and was supplied as a complete power unit.

“We are really happy with the power unit,” says Coryell. “Receiving the engine and Funk mounted together is convenient. Hook up the hydraulic lines and battery, and it’s ready to go.”

Coryell says the high-torque capability of the drill is a major advantage of the JDC2500. Armed with 12,000 foot-pounds of torque, the drill can produce 18,144 kilograms (40,000 pounds) of thrust and pullback. “When you’re drilling 1,500 feet (457 meters) horizontally, you are bound to encounter a hole that will cave in,” explains Coryell. “The John Deere engine doesn’t bog down. Purrs like a kitten the whole time you are working with it. Give it some rpm, and it makes it happen.”

The JDC2500 is fully automatic — a new concept for horizontal drills. The driller can drill the hole, pull and disconnect with the breakout tool, pull back and automatically reload a bundle of drill rod from the comfort and safety of the rotating cab. This automatic feature makes the drill more productive and a lot safer for operators. In addition to powering the hydraulic thrust and pullback, the John Deere engine also powers a water pump that adds drilling additives, plus a pump and an air compressor that injects water and foam to lubricate the hole and control dust.

Reliability is of utmost importance. “These mining companies are spending millions every day in those holes, and all facets of the mine have to be clicking along and working,” says Jensen. “The JDC2500 has a good production record, and the workers really brag it up. It’s the new star of the mine.”

Emissions Cert. Tier 3/Stage III A Engine Model PowerTech Plus 6090HF485Displacement 9.0LRated Power 261 kW (350 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Cylinders 6Aspiration Air-to-air aftercooled

DistributorCascade Engine Center, LLCTukwila, Washington(206) 764-3850

Funk Pump Drive Model  59000Number of pads 3Max input power  522 kW (700 hp)Max input torque 1695 Nm (1250 lb-ft)Input configuration Direct drive

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In a mature industry like mining, the pressure is always on to optimize operations and minimize costs. An efficient and streamlined business with tight cost control offers the best chances of success in this competitive industry. To keep business moving, flexible and durable equipment is a necessary investment. Slovak locomotive manufacturer PHS Strojarne a.s. (PHS) knows the right mix for mining companies. It offers locomotives tailored to customers’ exact needs, delivered at short notice.

“each mine is different; so are our locomotives.” No two mines are exactly alike. But they do pose mining companies with common business challenges: like the need for talent, increasing taxes, and commodity-based price competition. With over 40 years’ experience in and around mines, PHS understands what mining companies need. Its narrow-gauge locomotives are simple and modular in design, allowing PHS to quickly build a locomotive entirely to the customer’s specification for performance, safety, ease of use, and service. Models range from the DH 35 at 7 metric tonnes (6.89 U.S. tons) to the DH 100 at 16 metric tonnes (15.75 U.S. tons), and are all equipped with two driver cabins.

“Each project has its own unique environmental, operational, and performance demands. Plus, each country has its specific requirements for certification and safety. Our company is ready to meet them all. Each mine is different, and so are our locomotives,” explains general director Peter Gažík.

safety is always a priority. While every mine is unique, they all share a common danger: considerable health and safety risks. Safety is always a priority. In addition to high performance, the equipment must be designed for operation in a potentially explosive atmosphere. It has to fit the small turning radius of the track lines, and it must have the power to climb and descend the extreme slopes of those track lines.

Since 2000, John Deere engines have supported PHS to meet those challenges. Today, PowerTech 2.9L and 4.5L models are modified for use in explosion-sensitive environments such as deep coal mines where methane gas can be present. Each adjustment or new part must be ATEX-certified. “It’s costly, but you can’t cut corners on safety,” comments Gažík.

The fast trackPHS mining locomotives are made to order — quickly

To keep business moving underground, the DH 70 locomotive offers great operational flexibility.

The John Deere engines come complete with accessories and features, making integration quick and effortless.

Gažík explains that John Deere engines meet the key priorities for PHS: They are reliable, simple, and easy to service — even in difficult conditions. “This includes ready availability of spare parts and expert service, which TAG Industry provides.” Gažík and his team appreciate the very good relationship they have with this John Deere distributor. “They always do their utmost to meet our requests. We pride ourselves on making locomotives to order quickly. So we also need engines quickly. TAG Industry has certainly proven to be a reliable partner.”

Jan Jindra, sales manager of TAG Industry agrees: “We try to make the integration of the engine as easy as possible for our customers by delivering the engine complete with accessories and features. This level of partnership ensures a perfect fit — of the engines and of the service.”

During its 40 years of production, PHS has delivered over 2,800 locomotives. Some units built in the 1970s are still in operation! With the mining industries in Europe, the U.S., and Australia matured, PHS is now aiming to expand into Russia, Asia, and Latin America. And they will continue to make locomotives that meet mining companies’ shared and individual needs. After all: “A satisfied customer is our greatest reward,” concludes Gažík.

Emissions Cert. Tier 1/Stage I Tier 1/Stage I Non-certifiedEngine Model PowerTech 3029DF150 PowerTech 4045DF150 PowerTech 4045TMF50Displacement 2.9L 4.5L 4.5LRated Power 43 kW (58 hp) @ 2500 rpm 60 kW (80 hp) @ 2500 rpm 112 kW (150 hp) @ 2600 rpm

Cylinders 3 4 4Aspiration Naturally aspirated Naturally aspirated Turbocharged

DistributorTAG Industry s.r.o.Praha, Czech Republic+257 290 479tag@tag.cz

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Get the job done right with genuine John Deere partsThere’s a reason John Deere engines and equipment have such a strong reputation — quality. Other companies claim their repair parts meet or exceed OEM specifications. But the only real way to ensure performance is to use engine parts designed by John Deere for John Deere engines. Demand the quality and support of John Deere parts and service to keep your equipment running like new. Available at more than 4,000 John Deere service locations worldwide.

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The hunt for oil remains a hive of activity, keeping oilfield service companies like Sanjel Corporation bustling to keep rigs running efficiently. 

Take Williston, North Dakota, as an example. Once a quiet agricultural community, Williston is now one of America’s biggest oil-boom towns and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. It sits at the center of the 1,658-square-kilometer (640 square mile) Bakken oil-formation — a reserve that accounts for 90 percent of North Dakota’s oil production. The state is now the second-largest U.S. producer of black gold behind Texas.

New technologies, drilling techniques, and services are fueling the oil boom in Williston. Sanjel, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a major support to the industry there. Ranked as Canada’s largest privately owned oilfield-service company, Sanjel has over 30 years of experience around the globe offering services like acidizing, cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing, completions, as well as nitrogen pumping.

Interestingly, Sanjel manufactures much of its own equipment that is “custom fit-for-purpose so that it can withstand the rigorous operating demands in the field,” according to Darryl Schultz, manager 

of corporate maintenance. Sanjel manufactures these machines in the company’s Professional Park located in Calgary. One of North America’s largest technical oilfield service facilities, Sanjel’s Professional Park operates as the technical headquarters for the company and houses its manufacturing, engineering, technology, and training & development groups. The Professional Park also includes a testing facility to ensure that the machines meet stringent criteria. The company staffs 20 Corporate Manufacturing and Equipment Design engineers who are constantly improving upon designs.

Because reliability is paramount in the oilfield-service business, Sanjel relies on John Deere engines, which they purchase from Frontier Power Products. In fact, John Deere engines power more than 100 pieces of Sanjel oilfield-servicing equipment. These include gen-sets, sand converters, hydraulic power units for the Cementing and Acidizing Units, as well as blower skids on portable bulk plants.

The rise in oil drilling prompted the manufacture of several more John Deere-powered machines. Sanjel recently added two trailer-mounted hydration units powered by the 298-kW (400 hp) PowerTech Plus 9.0L engine. These units hydrate frack-based fluids or gels before they are transferred to the blender.

Driller’s friendSanjel Corporation offers specialty services to the energy industry with a fleet of custom-built machines designed to further boost productivity

A Sanjel Cementing and Acidizing Unit features an independent John Deere engine that powers the hydraulics and mixing system.

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Sanjel supplies a variety of services and support to oil drillers in Williston, North Dakota.

In addition, Sanjel increased the number of John Deere-powered chemical-addition units. This mobile mini-laboratory controls the delivery of all of the fluids and gelling systems throughout the pumping operations. The chemical additive system consists of eight hydraulically driven positive-displacement chemical pumps that can deliver nine different chemicals on the fly. A PowerTech PVX 4.5L Interim Tier 4/Stage III B engine serves a dual-power role. A clutch-driven hydraulic pump mounts on the back of the engine, while a belt-driven generator mounts on the front.

“The engine is performing very well,” says Schultz. “The 4.5L engines on the chemical-addition trailers have been the most reliable engines that we have out there. Those units hardly ever shut off because they power the heating system throughout the winter.”

Schultz is also pleased with the fuel economy of the John Deere engines. “Once we started using John Deere engines, we noticed a 50 percent improvement in fuel consumption over our previous engines used in this application,” says Schultz.

The engines are long lasting too. “We had a John Deere-powered gen-set that had 30,000 hours on it; we retired the whole unit — not because it wasn’t working. It’s just our policy to keep machines for a 10-year cycle and then retire them.”

Sanjel makes it a priority to keep its fleet well maintained. Every piece of equipment is on a set maintenance schedule and is iron-tested on a regular basis.

And when the equipment is out in the field, Sanjel relies on the John Deere network of dealers for parts and service. “In the oil patch, our busiest season is from December to the end of March. We can’t afford to have downtime,” states Schultz. “We are in a lot of smaller towns in North America, and in some of these areas where we work, it’s so remote. It would normally take two or three days to get a part up to that location. Fortunately, there’s usually a John Deere dealership nearby that has the part on the shelf, and we can have it up and running on the same day.”

Emissions Cert. Interim Tier 4/Stage III B Tier 3/Stage III AEngine Model PowerTech PVX 4045HFC93 PowerTech Plus 6090HF485Displacement 4.5L 9.0LRated Power 129 kW (173 hp) @ 2200 rpm 298 kW (400 hp) @ 2200 rpm

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

DistributorFrontier Power ProductsCalgary, Alberta (403) 720-3735www.frontierpower.com

Funk Pump Drive Model  28000Number of pads 1Max input power 242 kW (325 hp) Max input torque  780 Nm (575 ft-lb)Input configuration Clutch driven

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Genuine John Deere fuel filters play a vital function, especially in today’s modern, high-precision engine fuel injection systems. Fuel filters take out rust particles, dirt, algae, and moisture that can reside in fuel tanks. If these contaminants are not removed before the fuel enters the system, they will cause rapid wear and failure of the fuel pump and injectors.

Water is an engine’s biggest nemesis. Genuine John Deere fuel filters not only trap water, they’re designed to repel it. Our filters have coated filtration media that keep water out, preventing rust and microbial growth that could damage your fuel and lead to poor fuel economy.

Our filters offer several more benefits over competitive filter brands. Tight and evenly spaced pleats ensure complete filtration. Plus, our filters feature rubber gaskets that form a tighter seal between the filtration media and filter. This ensures that unfiltered, dirty fuel won’t reach the engine. Plastic or cork gaskets just don’t offer that same protection.

Genuine John Deere oil filters are better, too. They are expertly engineered with evenly spaced pleats to catch small particles like dirt and other contaminants before they pollute your engine. If the filter does not have adequate dirt-holding capacity, dirty oil will begin to bypass the filter prior to the filter change interval. This allows debris into the engine, causing unnecessary wear and tear.

Our filters also feature a spiral and crimped center tube that adds strength. This prevents the filtration media from collapsing and letting unwanted particles into your system. And like our fuel filters, our oil filters feature rubber gaskets that encourage a tighter seal than the plastic gaskets found in competitive filters. 

There’s also a cost and time advantage to using John Deere genuine products. When combining John Deere filters and Plus-50™ II oil, the maximum drain interval extends to 500 hours. This is a significant increase over other oil formulations. (Refer to your operator’s manual for specific interval recommendations.) So keep that in mind before purchasing a lower-cost oil filter.   

Filter out the inferiorGenuine John Deere filters offer the best defense against invading contaminants in your engine’s fuel and oil

From the instant the ignition key is turned, your off-road diesel engine is in battle with microscopic dirt and rust particles, moisture,  and other contaminants. Let your guard down, and these menacing particles will make their way into critical engine parts and will erode your engine’s performance and longevity.

Filters are your engine’s first line of defense, and the cost of these maintenance items is small compared to the expensive damage that can occur. But not all filters are created equal. While many may look similar on the outside, it’s the inside that really counts. 

Genuine John Deere fuel, oil, and air filters ensure the very best protection, performance, and longevity for your engine. “Our filters are designed specifically for John Deere engines and equipment,” explains Nathan Holven, manager of parts marketing at John Deere Power Systems. “They are manufactured to much higher quality standards. Choose an off-brand filter that’s not designed for the engine, and you risk losing engine protection and performance.”

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Genuine John Deere air filters are another high-quality line of defense against contaminants invading your engine. They reduce engine wear by removing dust, dirt, and other pollutants from intake air. They are highly efficient when it comes to trapping unwanted particles.

John Deere air filters offer several more benefits over competitive filter brands. Even pleats and more media ensure high efficiency and a longer service interval. Proper airflow ensures a minimum flow restriction while capturing more contaminants than leading competitive air filters. Air filters are designed with a tight seal that keeps contaminants from bypassing the filter.

So don’t risk it when purchasing air filters for your engines. John Deere air filters offer the best protection against dust, dirt, and other pollutants from intake air.

Remember: When you’re choosing a maintenance item, genuine John Deere filters offer genuine reliability and genuine productivity. It’s that simple. For more information or to find the nearest John Deere distributor or service dealer, visit www.JohnDeere.com/parts

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

C alendar

MAY 6-9, 2013

OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

Houston, Texas, USA

MAY 21-24, 2013AUTOSTRADA

Kielce, Poland

MAY 23-25, 2013MASKINEXPO

Stockholm, Sweden

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2013HUSKER HARVEST

Grand Island, Nebraska, USA

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2013BAUMA AFRICA

Johannesburg, South Africa

OCTOBER 1-3, 2013ICUEE

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

NOVEMBER 12-14, 2013POWER GEN INTERNATIONAL

Orlando, Florida, USA

NOVEMBER 10-16, 2013AGRITECHNICA

Hanover, Germany

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John Deere engines are built to meet a higher standard — yoursYou expect reliable performance from your engines — and nothing less. That’s why John Deere always puts engine performance first. PowerTech™ Final Tier 4/Stage IV engines, with our optimized Integrated Emissions Control system, let you focus on your work and get the job done. Push through the tough spots without losing speed. Respond immediately when you need more power. And do it all while maximizing fuel and fluid economy.

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