Ethiopia can be a land of challenges. Much of the country is covered by the “Ethiopian Highlands” with altitudes in the 2,000 to 2,500 meter (6,500 to 8,200 feet) range. The capital city, Addis Ababa is located at about 2,400
Prime Power with Fire Suppression – John Deere Powered
This 350Kwe generator set is used as the primary source of power at a mining operation. It is powered by a John Deere 6135 engine and a Stamford generator end. The unit was built with an on-board fire suppression system.
Industrial Heaters – John Deere Engines (pdf)
GenTex industrial heaters warm up fracking fluids fast.
Lunch Room Generator — Not so recent project!
This PowerLine KS series generator has been powering a full facility lunchroom and office trailer at the same location of a major oilsands operator for 49620 continuous hours (5.5 years). It was shut down for routine service every 500-1000 hours.
Seaspan Protector Tug – New Mitsubishi Marine Propulsion Engines
The Seaspan Protector was designed by Robert Allan Design Ltd. Seaspan ULC is the vessel’s owner and operator. With a length of 23 m. (76.5’), a breadth of 7.32 m. (24’) and a draft of 3.66m. (12’), the Protector is a heavy service towing vessel with a displacement of 149 tonnes (GRT).
Ferry Emergency Generator Set – Mitsubishi Engine
BC Ferries operates one of the most modern and reliable ferry fleets in the world. Their emphasis on passenger safety is recognized throughout the industry.
Barge Ballast Pumping Unit – Powered by John Deere Diesel Marine Engine
This unit is used to pump ballast water out of a barge as the cargo (e.g., cars) is loaded onto the barge.
Pumping Unit on Trailer – John Deere Powered
This unit features 8″ × 6″ Mission pump with a 2300 gpm capacity powered by a 225 hp John Deere diesel engine and mounted on our T12000 trailer.
Placer Mine Pumping Unit – John Deere Powered
This pumping unit is going to a placer gold mine in Atlin, BC.
Heli-Portable Pumping Units – John Deere Powered (pdf)
RapidFire & Rescue Inc. battles the elements with a fleet of heli-portable John Deere-powered pumping units.
Transloader – Kubota Engine
Schnell Industries Inc. is a Winkler, Manitoba based firm that manufacturers equipment for agricultural and industrial applications
Pothole Patcher – John Deere Engine
Superior Roads is a Regina based company that designs and builds pothole patchers, street sweepers and gutter brooms.
Mountain Gondola – John Deere-Powered Power House
We supplied a pair of 115 kW, 600 V prime-rated generator sets complete with paralleling and load-sharing capability for the Squamish BC Sea to Sky Gondola facility.
Mobile Volumetric Mixer Powered by John Deere Engine (pdf)
Reimer Mobile Volumetric Mixers go right to the jobsite to mix the precise amount of concrete.
Portable Conveyors Powered by John Deere Engines (pdf)
Convey-All Industries takes John Deere Interim Tier 4 engines to the oilfields.
Custom Power Unit for Barge Ramp – John Deere Powered Genset
We were pleased when North Arm selected Frontier Power to supply a custom power unit to supply electrical as well as hydraulic power aboard this innovative barge.
Squamish Camp – Two John Deere Powered Gensets
Land Sea provides turn-key solutions, establishing modular land based and floating camps for projects in the oil and gas, renewable energy, major construction and mining sectors across Western Canada.
Track-Mounted Core Drill – John Deere Engine with Funk Pump Drive
Zinex Mining Corp produces high performance diamond drills for the mining exploration industry.
Arctic Star – Three John Deere-Powered Generator Sets
This is a barge camp based out of Tuktoyaktuk Northwest Territories containing three, 150 kW prime power generators with paralleling and load sharing.
Alaskan Differential GPS Towers: Two Long Run Gensets with Kubota Engines
We designed and built four generator sets for Silver Mountain Construction for two microwave-based differential global positioning system (DGPS) towers in Alaska.
Oilfield Service Units Generator Sets
These units were designed and built for oilfield service. One is 60 kW and the other is 100 kW. Both units have extensive and versatile distribution systems.
50 to 60 HZ Motor Generator Set
We built this unit for a customer in a country with 50 Hz electricity so they could test North American built 60 Hz equipment.
Pleasure Boat Power – John Deere Marine Propulsion Engine
We installed a 85 hp keel-cooled John Deere marine diesel in this new 40′ pleasure boat vessel built by Reyse Marine of Surrey, BC.
Coast Guard Vessel Power – John Deere Marine Propulsion Engines
We installed two 375 hp John Deere marine engines in this Canadian Coast Guard pollution response vessel. This boat has a 49′ aluminum hull.
La Porsche – Two John Deere Powered Gensets
We installed two 70 kW, 3-phase John Deere marine diesel generator sets with electronic governing.
Secret Cove “58” – John Deere Marine Propulsion Engines
We supplied two John Deere marine engines in this pleasure boat.
Fishing Lodge Power – John Deere Powered Gensets
Westcoast Resort’s lodge in Haida Gwaii accommodates 24 guests and has all the comforts of home thanks to two John Deere powered generator sets.
Arctic Power – John Deere Powered Gensets
When camp supplier Weatherhaven was called upon to provide facilities and power for a remote BHP mineral exploration site, they selected reliable prime power generator sets from Frontier Power Products.
Custom-Built Trailmobile Trailer – John Deere Powered Genset
GE International employs this piece of equipment to provide field service for oil filled transformers.
Amphibious Vehicles – Axles from Funk
These versatile, unique vehicles are built in Surrey BC by Arktos Developments Ltd.
BC Ferries Electrical Power – John Deere Powered Gensets
The MV Quinitsa ferry works between Denman Island and Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island. We installed two 80 kW generators sets powered by John Deere IMO-compliant engines.
Communications Tower Power in Hawaii – John Deere Powered Gensets with Long Run Oil System
High above the sea, at 9,000’ of elevation (2,750 m), a generator set installation provides reliable power for a major communications company.
Camp Support Unit – John Deere-driven Gensets
Travers Food Service Ltd. (division of Aramark Canada Ltd.) provides camp services for oilfield and other crews working in remote locations.
Calgary Courthouse – Kohler Standby Generator Sets
We reassembled a Kohler standby generator set on the 22nd floor on the South Tower for the new Calgary Law Courts Building.
Backup Power for Casino – Kohler Generator with Enclosure
This Kohler generator has a sound-attenuated enclosure and sub-base fuel tank. It provides 1280 kW (1600 kVa) of backup power to a casino.
Emergency Power for Hospital – Kohler Standby Generator
This Kohler emergency standby generator set is rated 1600 kW and is installed at a regional hospital.
Mining Company Switchgear – John Deere-driven Gensets
This is an interior view of some of the switchgear provided to support a prime power installation in Canada’s Northwest Territories. There are five John Deere powered generators sets housed in a single powerhouse.
Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Vessel – Marine Engine
A custom marine propulsion unit with a ZF marine transmission, sealed instrument panel and radiator cooling. No hull penetrations were permitted in an open Canadian Coast Guard rescue vessel.
Custom Distribution – John Deere-driven Genset
John Deere powered 200 kW generator set. The Stamford generator is fitted with a custom designed terminal box with AC distribution. The engine is equipped with Frontier’s Long Run Oil System.
Custom Crane at Bennett Dam – John Deere Engine
This custom crane application is located at the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in northeast BC.
Drill Power Unit in Eskay Creek Area – John Deere Engine
This shows a John Deere engine (125 hp at 2400 rpm) on a Driftwood Diamond Drilling drill power unit in the Eskay Creek area of northwest B.C..
Cable Ferry James Apetagon – John Deere Engine and Kubota-driven Genset
The cable ferry C.F. James Apetegon was placed back in service after being stretched, widened, refurbished and re-powered.
Drill Rig Power Plant – Transfluid Pump Drive
The Transfluid MPD series of pump drives has a unique difference from standard pump drives. It has an input and an output flywheel to allow attachment to an engine or other driving source, and also allows the addition of an output driven additional clutch, transmission, etc.
Remote Pipeline Site Installation – Kubota-driven Gensets
Inter Pipeline requested that we build and install three 18 kW, 600 V generator sets in remote areas.
Water Taxis – John Deere Marine Propulsion Engines
Twin John Deere PowerTech 6090SFM85 Tier 3 engines each deliver 373 kW (500 hp) of on-the-water power for the two new jet-propelled water taxis operated by Tymac Launch Service of Vancouver, BC. Measuring 11.27 meters (37 feet) long and sporting
Customized Water Heaters – Frontier Power Generator Sets
“While oil and water don’t usually mix, for those in the business of hydraulic fracturing, the two go hand in hand. Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” requires large volumes of water. In cold climates, such as the oil sands of Alberta,
Ferry Repower – Kubota Marine Engine
These passenger-only boats ply False Creek, connecting downtown Vancouver with Granville Island.
Hopper Water Truck – Kubota Industrial Engine
This unit is used for street and parking lot cleaning and is on first response with BC Ministry of Forests for forest fire control.
Inlet Rustler Towboat – Mitsubishi Propulsion Engines and Kubota-Driven Generator
The Inlet Rustler is powered by twin Mitsubishi engines and has a Kubota powered generator set.
Camp Support Gensets – John Deere-Powered Gensets
Dual 230 kW John Deere powered generator sets in a single enclosure with 1000 gallon fuel tank, for camp support.
Prefabricated Self-Contained Power House
This power house is CSA approved and we delivered it on site ready to run.
Fish Hatchery Pumps – John Deere Marine Engines
We completed a “supply and install” contract for a government agency at a remote site in Northern British Columbia.
PowerTowers at Suncor – Kubota Engine
Our stationary PowerTower light towers at a Suncor tar sands site in Northern Alberta.
Mobile Service Rig – John Deere Engine
A mobile service rig moves often—sometimes daily—to new jobs on different wellsites.
Arrow Lake Ferry – 3 John Deere-Powered Gensets
We supplied three generator sets on the new Arrow Lakes Ferry, built and operated by Waterbridge Steel.
Westcoast 46 Vessel – John Deere Propulsion Engine
This vessel was built by Westcoast Custom Yachts in Mission, BC.
All Terrain Vehicles – John Deere Engine and Funk Pump Drives
These machines are tracked vehicles used to assemble remote drill sites and drill rigs working in South America. They are designed to operate in very extreme conditions throughout the globe.
HSBC Tower in downtown Vancouver – Genset replacement
The generator set is located on the 27th floor, in a mechanical room on the roof of the downtown high-rise building. A freight elevator with a limited weight capacity provides service only up to the 24th floor.
Other Interesting Projects . . .
We have reliable equipment running from Canada’s far north to South America to Africa and Asia.