Hire and Rental News - November 2017

63 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2017 The EPA-certified conversions are available for 11 Vanguard and Commercial Series engines, ranging in displacement from 205cc single-cylinder horizontals up to 993cc BIG BLOCK V-Twin engines. The company said these certified converted engines allow equipment manufacturers to offer propane to customers looking to take advantage of the benefits of propane-powered equipment. Propane Power Systems, a division of R&R Products, worked on Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power engines and leading equipment manufacturers’ products to develop the fuel system and mounting conversion kits. The Propane Education & Research Council provided funds to support technical training for Briggs & Stratton dealer service personnel. “Briggs & Stratton’s expansive commercial engine line up that is convertible to propane is yet another sign propane-powered equipment is taking Propane conversions available for multiple vanguard engines Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power engines are now available for propane conversion through Propane Power Systems. hold,” Jeremy Wishart, Deputy Director of Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council said. “The propane trend is growing in many commercial markets, especially in landscape and light-construction,” Jim Cross, Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power Marketing Manager said. “Propane Power Systems’ development of conversion kits for our Vanguard and Commercial Series engines provides OEMs a wide array of certified solutions for their customers who want propane.” Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power enhances job site productivity through its support network which includes more than 40,000 highly-trained dealers and distributors in 100 countries, advanced service education and training, comprehensive online dealer resources, on-time parts delivery and fast online warranty processing. A global three-year commercial limited warranty continues to cover the non- propane parts of the engine while Propane Power Systems’ warranty covers the fuel system. Learn more about the conversion program from Propane Power Systems at website: www.propanepowersystems.com/kits Visit: www.vanguardengines.com Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power engines are now available for propane conversion EQUIPMENT alsglobal.com AssetCareContactUs@ALSGlobal.com ALS provides: Sydney 02 8786 3100 • Newcastle 02 4922 2400 Melbourne 03 8398 5900 • Perth 08 9232 0300 Brisbane 07 3816 5500 • Gladstone 07 4839 4800 Did you know – Many assets are inspected too often and/or with non‑best practise techniques. Are you wasting money? branches nationally inspectors, engineers, & technicians 500 + 12 Inspection for cranes (all types), EWPs, scissor lifts, and more. Pressure vessel inspections (compressors, air receivers, and more) including PSVs. Weld inspection, including procedure qualification, mechanical tests and NDT. Advice on approach to repair of damaged equipment. Structural inspections and engineering. Assessment of equipment fault and failure. CONFIDENCE IN ASSETS Knowyour plant is safe without wasting money CONCRETE EQUIPMENT AND DIAMOND TOOLING TABLE SAWS CORE DRILLING www.crommelins.com.au FLOOR SAWS