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Issue 2 November 2019

Service Product & Technical updates for Agricultural Servicing Workshops

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Built to Exceed

Issue 2 November 2019

Service Product & Technical updates for Agricultural Servicing Workshops

NEWS - PRODUCTS - SERVICE - TECHNICAL


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After a series of bad-news stories, tractor sales strengthened in September, rising 3.3 per cent against last September. However, they remain around 11 per cent behind last year on a full-year basis.

While confidence generally remains down and order banks are slim, there has been a reasonable amount of deal-making in the market, with dealers keen to quit stock at lower margins than we’re used to seeing.

The improvement in sales for the month was shared across three of the four size ranges. Sales in the 200hp (150kW) and above range were the standout, up 20 per cent for the month and now 2.2 per cent behind year-to-date (YTD). The 100hp to 200hp (75-150kW) segment also enjoyed a lift, up four per cent for the month but remains 12 per cent behind last year. The 40hp to 100hp (30-75kW) range was the only category not to report a lift for the month, down three per cent, and now sits 13 per cent behind last year. Under 40hp (30kW) sales enjoyed a 2.3 per cent rise in September but remain 10 per cent down on a YTD basis.

Across the nation, NSW reported its first rise compared to the same month last year for some time, up 6.2 per cent. This was driven by a mix of 0-40hp machines and larger 200hp and above units, which are now 20 per cent behind last year. Queensland reported another dip. The only segment to rise was the 40-100hp range, with sales down five per cent for the month and now seven per cent behind for the year.

Victoria had a very solid month, driven by buoyant conditions overall. Sales in the state were up 23 per cent on the same

month last year but remain five per cent behind YTD. Victoria has accounted for just over 30 per cent of industry sales in this quarter and is playing a pivotal role supporting the market.

South Australian sales continued to struggle, down another 39 per cent to be 26 per cent behind last year. Anecdotal evidence suggests the market has been consuming more used equipment than usual.

Tasmanian sales, meanwhile, continued to roll along and are now seven per cent ahead YTD, while sales in the NT dropped for the month and are now seven per cent behind last year.

Combine-harvester sales continued to follow the trend, down 23 per cent compared to September 2018 and are now 16 per cent behind on a YTD basis. Little to no activity in NSW is being offset by activity in Victoria, SA and WA.

Baler sales continue to be the one high point in the market, up 43 per cent on last September and now 34 per cent ahead on a year-to-date basis. Suppliers are reporting demand for hay is so strong that the use of contractors to cut hay is maxed out, forcing many growers to take matters into their own hands and purchase equipment to do the job.

Finally, sales of out-front mowers bounced another 20 per cent for the month in preparation for the grass-growing season and are now sitting slightly behind on a YTD basis.

With the field-day season upon us, we have been able to gauge sentiment in the market a little more closely and the message continues to be one of concern in the medium term, with summer rains appearing unlikely.

For more information visit: www.tma.asn.au

Tractor sales show resilience in September By Gary Northover Executive Director, Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia (TMA)

Pro-Visual Publishing, in conjunction with CANEGROWERS (Queensland Cane Growers Association), has released its augmented reality (AR) Sugarcane Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20, distributed free of charge across Australia.

The 1m by 1m wall-mountable printed guide is a digitally-interactive resource designed to be displayed year-round in an easily accessible position where it can be viewed regularly.

The risk of machinery incidents and quad-bike rollovers means it is more important than ever to ensure safety is at the forefront of sugarcane worker’s minds. Working in the industry also means exposure to chemicals from pesticides that can cause health concerns. Implementing safe workplans and procedures is a key part of establishing a safe work environment and maintaining worker health and safety.

Together, Pro-Visual Publishing and CANEGROWERS have carefully selected topics that address issues pertinent to the industry regarding health and safety, including:• Smartcane BMP.• Spray-drift management.• Hazardous chemicals.• Machinery safety.

As mentioned, the guide features AR, a digitised feature aimed at enhancing engagement and offering an aspect of interactivity. Simply by downloading the free Pro-Vis AR app and scanning over any AR capable content, sugarcane workers can access further safety information straight to their smart device, including videos and PDF files.

“I would like to thank all the sponsors of the Sugarcane Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20,” says Pro-Visual Publishing

CEO John Hutchings. “Their support has made it possible for the guide to be distributed free of charge.”

Pro-Visual Publishing is a leading specialist in wall-mounted workplace health and safety, food safety and hygiene and wellbeing information-resource guides. Each guide is designed to be practical, informative and provides a quick reference point for management and staff. Pro-Visual Publishing’s guides are designed to be vital resources that ensure workers return home exactly the way they went to work.

For copies of the guide or more information contact: Pro-Visual Publishing 02 8272 2611 email: [email protected] visit: www.provisual.com.au

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Natrad HDS Kalgoorlie claims national award for 2019Around 50 Natrad stores from across Australia gathered for their annual National Conference and Awards evening in early August.

This year’s conference was held at the luxurious Sheraton

Grand Sydney, Hyde Park and was attended by workshop owners and operators from all across the country.

The awards recognise the highest performing Natrad workshops in Australia for success and excellence across a range of criteria, including shop and staff presentation, marketing, sales and service.

Natrad HDS Kalgoorlie was declared Natrad Franchise of the Year state winner for Western Australia before going on to win the prestigious 2019 National Franchise of the Year award.

Other state winners for 2019 were Natrad HDS Dalby (Qld), Natrad Ballarat (Vic), Natrad Wagga Wagga (NSW) and Natrad HDS

Wingfield (SA). Natrad HDS Kalgoorlie is no stranger to the Natrad Franchise of

the Year awards, having won the WA state prizes in 2013, 2015 and 2018. This year’s trophy will be displayed with the national winner award it received in 2013.

Since Kalgoorlie joined the Natrad Franchise in 2011, its business has grown significantly in size and strength. It is one of 15 Natrad Heavy Duty Specialist (HDS) workshops located across the country, which are all equipped to handle very large cooling repairs for on-highway and off-highway heavy vehicles, mining, construction and agriculture. These stores also have the product range and expertise to provide cooling repairs for passenger cars and 4WDs.

“To be crowned National Franchise of the Year twice and state WA winner four times within a seven-year period is an outstanding achievement,” says Natrad National Franchise Manager Roy Lapedota. “Dennis (Smedley) and his team deliver the highest quality and exceptional customer service.”For more information contact: Natrad 131 RAD (131 723) email: www.natrad.com.au

Member’s fight with prostate cancer inspires CapricornCapricorn says there are more than 20,000 very important reasons why it has made a dedicated effort to accept donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Following the highly successful Capricorn Cares Farmer’s Drought fundraising initiative conducted last year, automotive cooperative Capricorn is dedicating this year’s Capricorn Cares campaign towards prostate-cancer research in an effort to increase awareness and collect donations from its vast member base.

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia, affecting one in seven men. One of those 20,000-plus men diagnosed last year was Capricorn member John Spicer from John Spicer’s Mechanical Repairs in NSW. Like many men, he never thought about prostate cancer until a routine blood test revealed that he was suffering from it.

“I never thought about prostate cancer at all but I needed to get my Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and cholesterol tested every year as part of my medicals needed for my speedway racing,” says Spicer. “And it was this very simple blood test that showed something was going on.”

Spicer says prostate cancer isn’t just a men’s cancer but a family’s cancer that impacts wives, children, mothers, fathers and friends.

“My four adult children were extremely shocked and wanted to help out in any way they could,” says Spicer. “I was initially diagnosed in September last year and I was okay until I had my first radiation treatment. I came back to the office and it hit me – I have cancer.

“My wife took over running the business with a friend to keep our customers happy so I could rest after treatment every day. But I found

that I really couldn’t leave the business full-time as I had to still do the rego checks and vehicle diagnosing.”

Spicer was more fortunate than most. By getting the simple PSA blood test every year, he was able to catch the disease early. And while he’s not out of the woods just yet, it’s clear that getting tested has significantly increased his chances of making a full recovery.

“By the time symptoms show, that usually means it’s too late,” says Spicer. “I’m not ‘all clear’ at the moment but after treatment my PSA levels have halved.

“I want to retire in a few years and enjoy travelling and fishing with my wife. But that wouldn’t be possible without getting tested. I can’t stress it enough. Early detection is a must. Just do it.”

September is prostate cancer awareness month in Australia and New Zealand, making it an apt time for this very special Capricorn

Cares awareness and fundraising campaign. For the sake of your wives, your children,

your friends and the other people in your life, ask your doctor for a PSA blood test this month. Even if your doctor says you don’t fit the likely profile, getting tested early is the best way to track changes in your PSA levels in the future, which can indicate the presence of the disease.

The Capricorn Cares fundraising campaign is accepting donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. To donate, members should login to the Capricorn website and complete the donation form.

All donations are entirely tax deductible and 100 per cent of all funds raised from the campaign will go directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. For more information visit: www.capricorn.coop

What you should know about Prostate Cancer• Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia and New Zealand.• More than 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia and New Zealand every year.• Studies have shown high-fat diets and the consumption of processed meats and alcohol can also increase the risks of cancer.• The Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is a simple blood test and the most common screening tool for the early detection of prostate cancer. It might be the most important test you’ll ever do but the reality is too many men put it off until it’s too late.

For more information on prostate cancer visit www.prostate.org.au

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Expanding career pathsVocational education and training (VET) was once considered a pathway for people who had practical skills and were more hands-on than peers who took a more theoretical approach to things and went to university. VET courses were also considered to be an option for under-achievers. Sometimes they were consid-ered a second-tier education.

How things have changed. Technology advances happening around us mean VET students have an opportunity to excel. In many instances, they can tap into a more rewarding career path than those who took the degree option.

As we see daily, many people with degrees can find it hard to get a position in their chosen subject while their VET counterparts earn big dollars. So much for the outdated concept of a second-tier education.

Years ago every student was encouraged to go to university. Now the pendulum has swung back to the centre, where employment opportunities demand a better balance. This has become more apparent as visas have been ramped up to allow people from overseas to come in and fill the gaps.

The farm-machinery industry is a classic case in point. In the past a mechanic was someone who preferred to use their hands and was there to fix things. They still have to do that now but the approach is different – now skills and the ability to diagnose technical problems are needed before the toolbox is even opened.

Different skills are needed to be a ‘technician’ rather than a ‘mechanic’. As a result, the traditional mechanic may find it hard to compete against those who have embraced the need for a more diagnostic approach with the ever-increasing use

of electronic and computer-controlled systems.

The farm-machinery industry is often overlooked as a career path for young people. There is a perception that only low academic achievers work in the industry and the industry is not seen as attractive enough. Schools seldom promote careers within the industry and to a degree the industry itself does little to promote the positives.

The reality is agriculture and its support industries offer significant career pathways. Agriculture is not just about farming – there are more job opportunities in the agribusiness sector than most people realise.

Negative images of agriculture mean many young people are discouraged from pursuing a career in the industry because they think it means working on a farm. But the reality is there are many jobs in the bush that are rarely spoken about.

The average farm-machinery dealership, for example, offers something like 14 different career paths, from being a technician, precision-ag specialist or accountant, to becoming the general manager. Regional manufacturers mean there is also a wider spread of jobs.

All sorts of skills are required in the agricultural industry and that means someone with a VET or university background has an opportunity for a lifetime career. With many dealerships now comprising several outlets, the opportunities are greater than they’ve ever been.

Many positions in the technical area can match those offered by the mining industry from a remuneration perspective. Not only that, workers can have a good life, as opposed to living up north in a

donga, away from friends and family.Farm-machinery technology has

probably done more to enhance the efficiency of farming than anything else over the past two decades and this trend shows no signs of slowing.

In fact, it’s quite the contrary. Companies supporting agriculture, particularly the farm-machinery industry, are now tailoring their business to match. Whether a young people has a practical education (VET) or been to uni, chances are their skills will be valued and embraced by farm-machinery dealers and manufacturers.

Everybody should take a closer look at agriculture – it’s where the future career paths are.

For more information contact: Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia 0467 002 322 visit: www.tma.asn.au

The Master Mechanics Association Australia is not only STRIVING to represent and validate it’s Members but importantly to CLARIFY the many misconceptions held by the public in general regarding OUR VAST TRADE and what’s more, the high level of skills required.Every Members opinion is valued, noted and put towards (utilising correct channels) improving the industries image in Australia.To validate to the public by belonging to MMAA means: A - BEING QUALIFIED. B - HIGH STANDARDS ENCOURAGED. C - INCLUDED ON REGISTRAR FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF WORK SPECIALTY. Whilst counting collectively as an industry voice.Utilising a widely recognised title used in various other Trades.

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John Deere has developed a completely new 6M Series trac-tor range featuring higher standards of comfort, performance, manoeuvrability and visibility.

The new 6M Series tractors replace the previous 6M, 6MC and 6RC Series models and include three new four-cylinder models from 90hp to 120hp with a 2.4m wheelbase. This is a more compact 6M Series tractor than John Deere has offered before, with the low-bonnet design presenting a clear view to the front of the machine. In addition, a slimmer steering-wheel cowl and the newly designed panoramic window in the cab roof provide full visibility for loader work or operation in confined spaces.

The short wheelbase also improves manoeuvrability and allows a tight turning circle of only 4.35m on the new four-cylinder models. Despite their slim design, these full-frame concept tractors feature a maximum permissible gross weight of 10.45 tonnes for a payload capacity of up to 4.7 tonnes.

All of the latest 6M Series tractors feature a newly designed cab that is brighter, more modern in appearance and quieter with its rating of 70dB. All the important operating functions are located on the right-hand panel, which has been completely redesigned, while models equipped with the CommandQuad transmission can be optionally fitted with a Compact CommandARM, with the functions located on the armrest.

Up to four mechanical or electric selective-control valves (SCVs) are available – the latter is a new option available for the first time on these tractors. Switches on the electrohydraulic joystick are fully programmable and direction of travel can be changed on both this and the mechanical joystick via a push-button. Driver comfort has been enhanced by mechanical cab suspension and John Deere’s proven TLS (triple-link suspension) front axle, while 360-degree LED lighting is optionally available for optimum illumination of night work.

Three different gearbox options are offered on the new 6M Series. PowrQuad and AutoQuad are four-step powershift transmissions, while CommandQuad Plus offers fully automatic gear and range shifting without using the clutch. Thanks to EcoShift, the maximum speed of 40km/h is achieved at a reduced engine speed of 1590rpm. In addition, AutoClutch means the operator can comfortably stop and restart the tractor simply by using the brake pedal.

Commencing MY20, a one-year JDLink subscription will now be in base on all 6M models. A new version of the SF6000 receiver is also available with updated antenna. Functionality and aesthetics of the receiver remain the same.

For more information visit: www.johndeere.com.au

Do you get frustrated by inaccurate, unverified, advertisement-filled internet-search results? Then www.MechanicSSupport.com.au could be the answer to your internet trade-product and service searches.

www.MechanicSSupport.com.au has been developed with this kind of internet search-result frustration in mind. It has been designed to service the mechanical trade in its search for industry-related service and products and is tailored to provide a more direct, time-efficient connection between suppliers and their customers.

www.MechanicSSupport.com.au specifically services the agricultural, commercial on-road (bus/truck) transport, caravan/camper and motorcycle-servicing and repair industries. Each industry is illustrated on the homepage, allowing site visitors to choose the industry of interest.

Once the user has nominated the industry by clicking the related tab, a range of products and services specific to that industry are shown on the screen. Then it’s just a case of clicking on the category of choice, where an array of related industry

suppliers are identified by their logos. Once the supplier is chosen, the user just needs to click the related logo and the supplier’s website will load, connecting them to their product range.

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Denso Commercial & Heavy Duty has been building parts that keep the most powerful trucks and equipment operating on and off the highway for more than 30 years, Denso starter motors and alternators are supplied to many leading heavy-duty on-road truck, off-road equipment and engine manufacturers, including Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, John Deere, Hino and Isuzu. Denso also offers a range for use on 8.0-litre to 15.0-litre Cummins, CAT or Detroit diesel applications, including Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, Western Star and Iveco.

AlternatorsDenso is one of the largest manufacturers of alternators in the world and offers brush and brushless-type alternators to meet the needs of a diverse range of vehicles, equipment and applications.

It says its advanced manufacturing techniques have allowed it to develop alternators that have lightweight construction for easy fitment, high efficiency power and superior durability, resulting in longer life in the toughest environmental conditions.

Denso says its long-life brushless alternators are also class-leading in size and weight while offering exceptional real-world performance. It says these technical strengths provide them with a significantly longer service life.

Patented Denso segment-conductor technologyDenso developed one of the world’s first segment-conductor (SC) alternators using a rectangular conductor for its stator coil, reducing coil resistance by 50 per cent.

In addition to the rectangular conductor, the SC alternator adopted dual windings and rectifiers, resulting in a smaller unit that was lighter and had higher efficiency and lower noise. Higher output results in increased heat production, so Denso increased the surface area of the rectifier cooling fins to nearly twice the size of conventional fins to improve the overall cooling ability of the unit.

The Denso difference:• Rectangular conductor in its stator coil.• Perfect mounting with no belt/pulley- alignment issues.• Full compatibility with sensitive electronic systems.

Denso says its SC alternators are among the smallest and most efficient alternators in the world, which is why they are chosen by many OEMs as the alternator of choice.

Starter MotorsDenso says its Heavy Duty starters incorporate the latest technologies and are manufactured using state-of-the-art techniques and facilities, resulting in starters that are physically smaller and lighter, provide excellent cranking power and have significantly less current than any other heavy-duty starter on the market. It says its original gear-reduction starter is an industry benchmark, so rugged and powerful that it is often adapted for racing use.

Denso starters are subject to rigorous testing, resulting in some of the lowest return rates in the aftermarket. Armatures and field coils are high-voltage tested, commutators are refinished and performance-validated, terminals and

fasteners are all built with high-quality copper componentry.

The Denso difference:• High-voltage tested armature and field coils to ensure reliable performance.• Premium copper terminals to ensure a clean source of electrical current.• Maximum cranking torque under all conditions.

Industrial Gas PlugsDenso’s Iridium Saver spark plugs are a range of high-efficiency, long-life spark plugs for industrial gas engines. They use iridium technology to increase plug life, improve performance and reduce maintenance costs in high-pressure, lean-burn engines.

The use of Denso’s patented Iridium alloy has allowed the company to shrink the centre electrode to 0.7mm, which is claimed to dramatically improve ignitability and longevity.

The Denso difference:• Guaranteed high reliability for withstanding high combustion pressures by incorporating a stress-resistant monolithic resistor that adheres to the resistor glass in the high-temperature furnace.• High-dielectric ceramics.• Newly developed ceramics with finer grain moulded in higher pressure and higher density to prevent electrical breakdown of insulator.

Diesel-Engine ComponentsDiesel engines combine excellent fuel economy and power and their popularity is growing in Australia.

Denso Heavy Duty – an industry benchmark

Denso launched the world’s first common-rail system in 1995 and since then has been actively involved in developing advanced diesel-engine technologies to meet both customer needs and stringent worldwide emissions regulations. It remains an industry leader in increasing fuel pressure and maximising the precision of injection timing and quantity to help achieve cleaner emissions and more powerful engines.

Denso’s common-rail systems are supplied to a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

The Denso difference:• One of the world’s highest-pressure injection common-rail systems, with a maximum pressure of 1800 bar (five times injections per cycle), translating to a drastic reduction in nitric oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).• The latest versions of Denso’s common-rail systems easily meet Euro 4 emissions requirements without the use of expensive diesel particulate filters (DPF).

Australia-Wide Service NetworkAs the number of passenger vehicles with diesel engines continues to grow, more drivers rely on genuine Denso aftermarket parts and the support of its authorised service dealer network.

This specialist network was introduced over 30 years ago and now boasts more than 100 workshop members in the Australia/Oceania region.

These certified repairers offer the only authorised Denso test solution. They are factory trained and fully equipped with the latest tools to diagnose and repair diesel vehicles and use only genuine parts to ensure vehicle integrity, longevity and meet stringent worldwide emissions tests.

More and more equipment and vehicle owners today are looking at the total cost of vehicle ownership, from fuel usage and parts costs to equipment downtime. Denso says its Heavy Duty range of parts offers the lowest cost of ownership and challenges any operator to study the true cost of their vehicle maintenance. From starters and fuel injectors to gas plugs, it is a name professionals trust for commercial and heavy-duty parts.

For more information contact: Denso Australia 03 8761 1449 visit: www.denso.com.au

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The maintenance of agricultural machinery is often performed lying down or sitting beneath the vehicle. Common lifting aids such as jacks, overhead cranes and forklifts provide insufficient safety and mechanics consequently must work in unsafe and difficult circumstances underneath the machinery or vehicle.

Stertil-Koni has developed a number of special adapters and other accessories for agricultural vehicles to solve this issue, including an adjustable wheel clamp and broader crossbeam. When using its mobile column lifts in a three-column configuration for towed equipment, the crossbeam can be fitted with a special ‘pin-and-ball tow hitch’. These offer vehicle capacities of up to 70-tonne per unit and are also suitable for lifting tractors with two mobile columns on the front and two on the rear thanks to a modular design that is easy to adapt to various applications. A 40mm axle pin that fits a K80 ball to lift on the drawbar is available with the standard and wide upper beam.

Stertil-Koni vehicle lifts are designed to provide a complete ergonomic and safe solution, allowing the mechanic to stand while performing repair or maintenance work. Tractors and other heavy vehicles

with large tyres can all be effortlessly lifted. Call the Australian distribution team at Ikon Lifting

Equipment and mention this editorial for additional product information, a list of accessories and adaptors to meet your workshop requirements and an obligation-free quote.

For more information contact: Ikon Lifting Equipment 03 9440 5500 email: [email protected] visit: www.ikonlifting.com.au

Multi-purpose lifting solutions for your agri business

Blackwoods and Alemlube have partnered together to deliver an offering to workshops across the country.

Blackwoods has been supporting Australian industry for more than 140 years, providing the products and expertise to help get the job done. Now one of Australia’s leading suppliers of industrial and safety products has teamed with another leading Australian compa-ny to provide a complete automotive workshop solution.

The name Alemlube is known for products and solutions that help create a state-of-the-art service facility. Driven by innovation with a focus on customer needs, Alemlube’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge extends across agricultural machinery, fixed plants, mobile equipment, trucks, buses, passenger vehicles and power generation facilities.

With a complete portfolio of products – including lubrication and refuelling equipment, hose storage and retrieval solutions, spill-containment products, vehicle hoists and wheel-servicing equipment – Alemlube and Blackwoods can help maximise the available space for a practical, functional and efficient working environment.

Meet the boss in tool storageBlackwoods has recently unveiled the new JBS Tool Trolley and ModPak tool system, complementing the complete workshop solutions offered by Alemlube. Developed with a focus on mechanical and workshop tools to keep up with the changing needs of customers, the new range delivers a revamped design that pays homage to the heritage of JBS with a fresh look and feel reflecting the quality and functionality customers have come to expect from Blackwoods and JBS.

Blackwoods says its experienced product development team has worked extensively with customers to understand what matters most in the tools they use and how they store them. This feedback has been drawn on to develop the new ModPak system tool system and trolley.

The new JBS 7 Drawer Tool Trolley is claimed to set a new benchmark in tool storage with its full access, 45kg-capacity drawers

on soft close runners and a raft of accessories that turn this trolley into a fully mobile workstation – choose from high-density foam or add-on a double-sided stainless steel/MDF lacquered worktop to really make this trolley work for you.

But the true magic of the JBS trolley is delivered when it is paired with the JBS custom-designed ModPak tool system, allowing every workshop to design a tool storage system specifically for its needs.

Each ModPak comes complete with a modular EVA foam tray featuring an advanced thermal laminated 3D top for durability. ModPak trays have a short description/size printed on the laminated top to ensure the tool is put back in its place. This helps to easily identify any missing tools. With a selection of 25 different ModPaks in three different tray sizes, including sockets (metric and SAE), pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, ratchets, hex keys and tools kits, all of the tools you need are readily available.

A clean, practical and efficient workshop with minimal unnecessary obstruction is key to a safe and productive work environment. Team up with Blackwoods and get the most out of your work space.

For more information contact: Blackwoods 13 73 23 visit: blackwoods.com.au/workshop

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A complete solution for tractor-FEAD repairMost new-generation tractor engines feature a complex front-end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system that drives a number of auxiliary components and safety functions. This essential system has to operate in a variety of harsh environments while handling high engine loading and sustained power output.

This can only be achieved if all FEAD-system components work optimally together. If damage or unusual wear is found, it could cause the whole system to fail.

After identifying a FEAD service requirement, it is important to replace the entire FEAD system because all components are subjected to the same stresses and wear levels. Replacing just a single worn or damaged element of the belt drive system should only be considered a short-term solution because the true cause of damage could be attributed to another component in the system that may prove difficult to identify.

Schaeffler has developed the INA FEAD KIT to help the farming and agricultural industry overcome this challenge and make FEAD-system repair uncomplicated, fast and efficient. It says the kit saves technicians time, avoids complicated diagnosis and ensures a professional and durable repair.

“With the INA FEAD KIT, tractor owners can depend on their vehicles being in the field again quickly and expensive follow-up costs will be unnecessary,” says Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket Commercial Vehicles Director Keith Leadbeater.

Inside the boxDepending on application and FEAD design, each INA FEAD KIT can contain a specific multi-ribbed belt, tensioner and idler pulley, as well as an overrunning alternator pulley (OAP), all of which are recommended by Schaeffler’s team of experts for a lasting repair.

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Air Brake Systems (ABS) is an industry specialist when it comes to diagnosing Wabco’s trailer electronic-brake system (T-EBS).

“ADR38/05 is mandated from November 1, 2019 and all new trailers must have an EBS fitted with roll stability – dollies are exempt, as are some special-build type trailers,” says ABS General Manager Glenn Hambleton. “Due to the new mandate, EBS systems need to be functioning to remain compliant with the road rules.”

Hambleton says fleet workshops need to be self-reliant, able to diagnose EBS braking systems and have the relevant diagnostic software programs and hardware to resolve in-service faults before vehicles go back into service to avoid defect notices and costly fines.

“We have been very active training fleets directly all over Australia for the last 10 years,” says Hambleton. “We also have the option to send fleet workshop staff to be trained at the purpose-built Wabco training facility in Melbourne.”

Hambleton says the Wabco software is available to all fleets running Wabco EBS and the diagnostic hardware case is available direct from ABS.

“We have designed a diagnostic case that includes a range of breakdown spare parts or you can simply source the case without the spare parts,” he says. “We also provide onsite set up assistance and workshop training if required.”

For more information contact: Air Brake Systems 02 9482 1733 email: [email protected] visit: www.airbrake.com.au

Every component involved in a vehicle’s cooling system plays a vital role and cooling performance can be compromised if just one part is not doing its job effectively.

When an engine is running hot, a typical first response is to inspect, clean or test components to see how they are performing. A leaky fitting, radiator, heater or exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler usually provides a visible indicator that there is a problem. Pressurising the system is commonly used to detect leaks and temperature-sensitive parts such as the thermostat or EGR valve can be tested to show if they are operating properly.

But how do you check if your coolant is performing well? It’s expected that cheaper products may not offer the same level of corrosion protection or long service life but many think that coolants are generally the same when it comes to heat-carrying capacity.

According to Australian aftermarket-radiator manufacturer and supplier Adrad, a premium-quality coolant can make a positive difference to cooling performance. It says its range of coolants and treatments delivers optimum performance that meets or exceeds

OE coolant products. Adrad says radiator specialist workshop Natrad Midvale in Perth

has been able to demonstrate just how effective a good-quality coolant can be at delivering performance benefits.

There are a couple of challenging hill climbs near Midvale. An hour north is Bindoon Hill and half an hour east is Welshpool Road at Lesmurdie. These gradients provide a real-world test for the cooling system of a heavy vehicle.

One of Natrad Midvale’s local customers reported their trucks had to resort to crawling to make it up the incline without overheating. The operator always took care to use the OE coolant in their trucks, replacing it every October. They were reluctant to change to an aftermarket coolant and doubted it would improve their temperature issues.

Adrad says Natrad Midvale owner Brad Errington convinced the freight operator to trial Adrad Radiators Organic Corrosion Inhibitor coolant in “their hottest truck” with impressive results. It says the temperature dropped significantly and allowed the truck to climb these hills more comfortably with no other change to the cooling-system parts.

Adrad says the same truck later had an EGR cooler replaced and was reverted back to the OE coolant. It says higher temperatures were experienced once again, confirming the Adrad coolant was responsible for delivering the performance gain. Needless to say, this transport operator now uses Adrad coolant throughout their fleet of more than 60 trucks.

Adrad premium-quality organic coolants are Australian manufactured to ISO9001-2015 and IATF16949:2016 and meet the Australian standards AS2108-2004 for type A and type B respectively. The entire range of Adrad coolants and treatments has been formulated to deliver optimum performance, corrosion protection and long service life. They are also fully compatible with many OE coolants, helping to minimise contamination issues when changing over to the Adrad product.

Adrad coolants are available all over Australia from Natrad, Adrad Radiator Experts and many independent workshops.

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JW Speaker is a worldwide supplier of quality emergency lighting, work lights, headlights and auxiliary lighting to heavy duty markets such as mine sites, transport, agricultural and emergency services. The company is a world leader in achieving record levels of light output from LED technology and manufacturing light housings that protect the technology from the toughest farming conditions.

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The current draw of LED reduces load on the tractor’s electrical system.

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Prolec is pleased to announce the latest innovation from Mechanical Products Company.The Series 17 High Amp Circuit Breaker is now available in a

panel-mount version with 3/8-inch stud terminals, manual reset up to 250A and automatic reset up to 300A.

Previously, only the ¼-inch stud terminals have been available in the industry and Prolec says MP is the only manufacturer on the market today to offer this new design. Panel-mount gaskets, terminal isolators and custom bracket accessories are also available to suit the new breaker.

The Series 17 has been designed for harsh environments and, with an ingress-protection rating of IP67, is protected from both dust and water. The breaker is trip-free and is ignition protected, complying with ABYC and SAE standards. It is made from thermoset plastic and is manufactured in USA.

The new larger stud option allows the right sizing of wire to terminations through to 300A. The larger studs improve heat sinking for a cooler operating and longer life device. The product has been designed to meet the increasing demands for higher amp ratings in a panel-mount package. Panel-mount breakers are typically used in auxiliary and accessory circuits in marine, truck, bus and heavy-vehicle applications.

For more information contact: Prolec 03 9521 6133 email: [email protected] visit: www.prolecproducts.com.au

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Do you work on agricultural/off-highway vehicles? Do you need a professional-quality scan tool but don’t want to pay for unnecessary truck coverage? For a long time workshops have been forced to buy individual OEM tools – a very expensive prospect. Equipment owners have

often face high diagnostic fees and repair charges from OE dealers. Complicating matters, these dealers can be hundreds, if not

thousands, of kilometres away from their rural customers, meaning the downtime can be as costly as the repair bill.

Scan-tool manufacturer CanDo, however, reckons it has a solution to this problem – the OHV PRO. The OHV PRO takes the agricultural/off-highway coverage from CanDo’s HD PRO TAB and puts it on a dedicated scan tool. Coverage includes manufacturers such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case and Volvo.

Having an effective diagnostic tool on site can save thousands of dollars in downtime and repairs for minor problems. Simple functions such as diesel particulate filter (DPF) regenerations that would previously have parked a vehicle can now be done in minutes. Off-highway vehicles such as tractors, combines and harvesters can be accessed for trouble-code reading and clearing, live data, DPF resets and regeneration, cylinder cut-outs, injector calibration and more.

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There’s nothing more frustrating than a flat battery. Installing an ANBI Switch negative battery-terminal isolator is a cost-effective solution to ensure your customer’s equipment is always operational.

Designed and manufactured in Australia by Digital Pulse Systems to international automotive specifications, the ANBI Switch is robust, easy to fit and ideal for agricultural machinery. It eliminates drainage of stored power by isolating the battery. Installation is quick and easy and can be completed in less than 15 minutes.

ANBI Switch’s goal from the outset was to develop an engagement system that would provide enough contact surface area to deliver the conductivity required for the battery to be fully operational when engaged while ensuring that the battery was completely isolated when disengaged.

While this might sound like a simple task, some battery-isolator switches can fail to deliver on either one, or both, of these critical areas. The result can be heat and corrosion issues, which seriously reduce switch life, or failure to fully isolate the battery, the sole purpose of a battery-isolator switch.

To avoid these issues, the ANBI Switch’s patented design incorporates a sliding bronze panel that overlaps a fixed bronze panel within the switch housing by 3mm to affect conductivity for the battery to be fully operational. This provides for 57.06mm2 of contact.

To isolate the battery, the sliding panel is withdrawn to a 6mm stop. This provides a 3mm gap between the two contacts, eliminating contact that provides the isolation (see Fig. No.1)

The ANBI Switch was subjected to the following rigorous testing regime prior to launch to ensure it was fit for purpose.

Accelerated-life test This test of 500 cycles is directly related to the expected application of the ANBI Switch, recognising that if it is deployed once a week (extreme) it represents a durable product life well beyond 10 years.

Resistivity testing The aim of resistivity testing is to quantify the change in temperature of the switch conductor during a start-up cycle of a vehicle.

The ANBI Switch was installed onto the earth terminal of the battery and a self-adhesive patch thermocouple attached to the sliding brass contact. An additional thermocouple was positioned within close proximity to the assembly to measure ambient temperature.

The vehicle was put through 10 start-up cycles with a data acquisition system logging the temperature at 2Hz.

ANBI Switch says these results proved the switch maintained its ohms-resistance specification while in use.

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Vibration testing The aim of vibration testing is to determine if there is a loss of contact of the switch conductors during normal driving conditions for a vehicle intended for off-road usage.

The ANBI Switch was mounted to a shaker test bed in an orientation representing normal installation. The earth lead was orientated at 90 degrees to the axis of the switch and constrained at its free end in a manner representing its intended installation. The switch was closed throughout testing.

A DC power supply providing 5V was connected to the switch and an oscilloscope sampling at 1000Hz was used to record the signal through the switch contacts.

Vibration testing was conducted as per DEF STAN 00-35 Test M1 A.3.1 in all three orthogonal axes.

ANBI Switch says the results were impressive as no loss of signal was observed during testing. In addition, no damage or loosening of any parts was observed at the completion of testing.

International Automotive Quality StandardsProduction samples were then tested against the stringent parameters required to secure International Automotive Quality Standards TS16949 and ISO14001. The ANBI Switch exceeds the criteria for both and secured compliance.

Based on the test results and to protect its intellectual property, Digital Pulse Systems applied for and secured patents in Australia, India, Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and the USA.

Once the engineering team completed its final evaluation, the ANBI Switch was put into full production in preparation for launch.

The ANBI Switch is available in a range of application-specific kits to suit a wide variety of vehicles, including agricultural equipment,

cars, boats, trucks, caravans and camper trailers, jet skis, ride-on mowers, motorcycles and Japanese post batteries.

Many battery isolators need to be fitted by auto electrician due to the requirement of crimping and rewiring during installation. Application specific ANBI Switch kits, however, contain a unique combination of fitting components to allow customers to easily fit the battery isolator to their vehicle with only basic tools. Digital Pulse Systems says installation can be completed in less than 15 minutes, even by an inexperienced DIYer.

Get in touch with ANBI Switch to find out more about how stocking and recommending this product can increase the profitability of your business.

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Making the switch from halogen to LED lighting on trucks and agricultural equipment can provide a huge improvement in light quality and worksite safety and it can also save money.

Both the greatly reduced current draw that reduces fuel usage and the claimed ultra-long life of LED lighting contribute to the reduced service and replacement costs.

Invision Sales say LED lighting is the most ideal light source for the high vibration, tough conditions that machinery is subjected to on a daily basis. The delicate filament in a halogen globe has been a massive problem for trucks and machinery for many years as the vibration breaks it well ahead of its predicted lifespan. With no filament and solid-state electronics, LED is perfectly suited to operate for many years on machines that would break a halogen filament.

As a key supplier to the world’s leading OEM’s such as CAT, Komatsu, Bobcat, Honda, Dubota, Harley Davidson, John Deer and Mclaren, JW Speaker have developed a worldwide reputation for ground-breaking lighting technology with the stringent quality standards demanded by their OE customers. With over 75 years experience in the industry, JW Speaker is considered one of the most influential manufacturers in emergency lighting, work and auxiliary lights and

says it is leading the world in the development of LED lighting technology.

“Premium quality products that improve safety in the workplace and world leading innovation is at the heart of everything JW Speaker design and manufacture. The company has a sophisticated development system that collects data from the most severe worksites on the planet. This network of information is how JW Speaker continually improve the performance and quality of their lighting products ” said Wayne Blackman, Managing Director of Invision Sales.

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Durst – proudly manufacturing in Australia for 101 yearsDurst Industries makes jumpstarters for all types of cars, trucks and heavy equipment and to suit all Australian conditions. It says you’ll find a Durst jumpstarter to suit your needs, whether you’re in the cold of Kosciusko or the harsh deserts of the outback.

The light and portable BJC-2000 is a 12V model that’s designed to start the family car with ease time and time again. Durst says it’s easy to operate, foolproof, reliable and comes with its own switchmode charger – when not in use, simply plug the charger into the BJC-2000 and it’s ready to be used any time.

The bigger brother to the 2000 is the BJC-4000. Durst says it’s light, portable and just as easy to use as the 2000 but can start both cars and light trucks and is suitable for both 12V and 24V systems. That means it can start everything from the family car to Hinos, Isuzus, Hyundais, motorhomes, campervans and other light-commercial vehicles.

Both Durst jumpstarters come with a wide variety of safety features, including fuse protection, anti-spike protection, reverse-polarity warning buzzer and LED warning indicators. Durst says they are designed for a long life, maintenance-free operation and comply with all OH&S regulations.

Durst also has the BJT-75 on offer. This 12V jumpstarter has the same safety features as the 2000 and 4000 but with 785 CCA (cold cranking amps) of grunt, making it ideal for trucks, buses, bulldozers, tractors, earthmovers and other heavy-duty machinery.

The BJT-75 is fully mobile and rolls on inflatable tyres for ease of use on any surface or terrain and comes with 2-metre leads and heavy-duty alligator clamps. Durst says it’s reliable, easy to operate and – like its smaller siblings – comes with its own set-and-forget switchmode charger. It’s designed to work in the workshop while being mobile enough to throw on the back of the ute.

For more information contact: Durst Industries 02 9660 1755 email: [email protected] visit: www.durst.com.au



Petroleum-based solvents have been the traditional choice of degreaser in parts washers for decades. While they are quick to dissolve oil and grease, they also come with a number of built-in safety hazards.

Flammability, noxious fumes, skin rashes and toxic waste have been the accepted by-products of effective parts cleaning. And while there have been water-based degreasers, they are generally either highly caustic (and also hazardous) or just not that effective.

But not anymore. Bio-Circle Surface Technologies GmbH has been a specialist in water-based, non-hazardous metal degreasers for more than 30 years. Its Bio-Circle parts washers are claimed to set the standard for safe, effective parts cleaning without using hazardous solvents. The pH-neutral cleaner is designed to be safe on hands and a pleasure to use with its sensitive materials, apple scent and warm operating temperature. Bio-Circle says its powerful surfactants will clean the toughest grease and grime – after all, they were designed for Deutsche-Bahn, the German railway company.

Traditional parts-cleaning fluids, both petroleum and water-based, eventually become contaminated with oil, grease and dirt and lose their cleaning power. Worse, they can leave an oily residue on cleaned parts, making a second or third clean necessary. Ultimately, they need to be discarded and replaced with fresh solution. Bio-Circle is different. Natural micro-organisms biodegrade the oil and grease continuously to keep the cleaning solution working at peak performance. Bio-Circle says, unlike traditional cleaners, there is no loss of cleaning power and parts need cleaning only once. It says this means the life of the cleaning bath is greatly extended, making regular changes and service contracts unnecessary.

Manual Bio-Circle parts washers come in two convenient sizes, the GT Compact and GT Maxi. They are designed to be ergonomic, robust and give many years of trouble-free service. Automatic machines are also available – the HTW and unique Bio-Circle Turbo – offering both manual and automatic cleaning in the one unit. Bio-Circle HP and Vigo high-pressure cleaners, meanwhile, are designed to contain the mess inside an enclosed cabinet while giving fast and thorough cleaning.

Bio-Circle parts washers are distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Revolution Materials.

For more information contact: Revolution Materials 03 9029 3469 email: [email protected] visit: www.bio-circle.com.au, www.revolutionmaterials.com.au

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Scott Holmes Mechanical has designed a cabin-pressuriser system for earthmoving equipment. This system has been developed and used over 16 years and is designed to help reduce cabin-dust entry and increase operator comfort and air- conditioning (a/c) system life.

The unit is available in a vertical and horizontal style. It has been designed to fit beside RedDOT rooftop units and has the same height profile of these systems. The unit can be adapted to fit remotely or directly on top of OE a/c systems.

It uses a three-inch flex pipe to duct to the evaporator inlet or it can be ducted directly through the bottom of the unit to the a/c evaporator air inlet. The unit air outlet can be rotated 360 degrees to suit most applications and comes with two blanking plates and one three-inch ducting plate. It can be supplied in 12V or 24V.

Scott Holmes recommends use of Tuff-Red flex air ducting for a long-life intake hose.For more information contact: Scott Holmes Mechanical

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Schumacher Electric Corporation has been a global leader in battery chargers and jump starters since 1947 and says it has brought all of its experience, innovation and excellence to its next generation of battery maintenance.

Schumacher Electric purchased Ceteor Belgium, the manufacturer of the SOS Booster range, in 2015. SOS Boosters are professional jump starters designed to start all types of vehicles with or without a battery.

The SOS Booster range covers jump-starting requirements for cars, trucks, buses, boats, heavy equipment, tractors, locomotives, aircraft and military equipment such as tanks. There are models suitable for diesel engines up to 2000hp.

The SOS Booster range covers more than 40 portable and mobile models suitable for 6V, 12V, 24V, 28V, 72V and 110V applications in the automotive, industrial, transport, agriculture, construction, military (NATO), aviation and railway sectors.

The key product features are:SOS Boosters are robustly constructed from a durable heavy-duty rotomolded plastic housing, equipped with high-quality absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries and their on-board fuse is easily accessible on the front of the unit.

Schumacher Electric says their simple engineering design eliminates vulnerable components that can reduce performance and increase risk of failure. With an extensive range of spare parts kept at the company’s Australian distribution centre, they can be repaired if they are accidentally damaged.

Schumacher Electric says the most popular models in the extensive SOS Booster range are the:• Micro 12V/800CA (part# 861002)• SOS 12V/1200CA (part# 860003)• SOS 12V/24V-1600/800CA (part# 761006)• SOS 12V/24V-2400/1200CA (part# 760008)• SOS 12V/24V-3200/16 (part# 960000)

Schumacher Electric says SOS Boosters are designed to step in when a heavy-duty, powerful and robust product is required to jump start a broad range of equipment.

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Precision torque-wrench technology from Enerpac is being used by Toowoomba truck-and-trailer service and manufac-turing specialist Chassis Line to boost suspension safety and reliability on vehicles used locally and across Australia.

“You need precise and even torqueing of suspension components to get the best out of them and to prevent accidents,” says Chassis Line Director Warren Southee. “Too often we are seeing vehicle suspensions coming here that have been fastened up crudely and unevenly, maybe with a ratchet pipe and beam.

“Before long one of the less-torqued components works loose, then the axle starts to move, then other suspension components start to cycle and work loose. This can quickly lead to a very expensive failure or even an accident. It’s not worth the risk.”

Southee says it often just takes good technology and professional practice to prevent these issues from occurring.

“Often the best technology involved is also the most time-efficient, so it doesn’t need to cost more to do the job right,” he says.

Southee has gained extensive experience over 35 years at his south-east Queensland business, which employs 18 people and where hardly a day goes by without a major job on a truck or trailer. He says the company takes pride in providing quality work to time-sensitive schedules, always attending to the important details and professional practice that will ensure work is done right and lasts.

In keeping with its quality and traceability objectives, Chassis Line has introduced tough new Enerpac CE-certified PTW Series pneumatic torque-wrench technology for tasks ranging from suspension servicing through to component replacement and installation. Enerpac pneumatic torque wrenches – in maximum torque capacities from 1356-8135Nm (1000-6000ft/lb) – share the global service, backup and reliability of Enerpac tools in widespread use throughout Australasia and worldwide. The new technology is part of a range designed for cost-efficient, safe and simple operation and which is delivered with a calibration certificate to ensure accuracy and safety.

The new technology is used by Chassis Line on all makes and models of trucks and trailers, ranging from local delivery, removal, tankers, flat tops and refrigerated vehicles through to long-haul semis and from as far as Western Australia. Chassis Line serves major outback and rural industries, such as farming, mining and energy, oil and gas, food supply, stock

transport and which are sometimes remote industries – and sometimes accessible only by rough roads that play havoc with truck suspensions.

“Why anyone would compromise on safety and reliability is beyond me,” says Southee. “It isn’t a cost – it’s an investment in uptime and risk management by removing a cause of accidents. I think some people just don’t appreciate that you have to torque everything to the exact specifications, right down to the wheel nuts, otherwise there is a real risk of failure – and accidents in the worst case.”

The square-drive wrenches used by Chassis Line are designed to optimise service life and incorporate low-friction planetary gearboxes to minimise wear and extend uptime. They also feature commonality of motors and parts to facilitate maintenance in demanding industries such as mining, oil and gas, construction, transport, ship building, manufacturing and power-generation.

“Because of their cost-efficient, simple and rapid high-speed continuous rotation operation – using standard factory and mobile compressors found across a huge range of industries – Enerpac pneumatic torque wrenches will be especially suited to workshop tasks and on-site applications requiring speed and easy operation,” says Enerpac Territory Manager SE Queensland Sandy Whyman, who works with customers to deliver the best controlled-force torqueing solution for their particular needs. “Working with our outstanding distributor network, we can deliver the best solution for particular needs because we are not committed to just one technology – we have a whole range of controlled-force solutions.

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“PTW technology complements the full global Enerpac ranges of controlled-bolting solutions for joint assembly, controlled tightening and separation. Enerpac technologies span mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and high-pressure hydraulic (700 bar/10,000psi) technologies, including hexagonal and square-drive torque wrenches, tensioners and complementary solutions-based technologies, all available from the one source.”

Southee replaced his older pneumatic torqueing technology after Whyman introduced him to the range of options that suited his application.

“We already knew and liked the Enerpac brand – they make good stuff and back it up with service,” says Southee. “We actually have other Enerpac tools in the workshop and have had for many years. But we weren’t aware of just how good the range of alternatives was – and how good the new

technology would be in service. For us, they are the complete package.”

New Enerpac pneumatic torque wrenches feature an ergonomic design with weight-distributing handle and simple shape to provide easy handing for repetitive tasks while eliminating trap points for fingers and impact hazards from older, imprecise manual tightening methods.

Enerpac says they are simple to operate – just set the air pressure and pull the trigger. Continuous rotation means no time is needed to re-stroke tools, saving time. They have a low-vibration design to reduce fatigue and the risk of vibration-related injuries, particularly hand (HAV) hazard, while their planetary-gearbox design eliminates hammer action. Other features include:• Low-noise air motor (under 85dB) for quiet, consistent performance for indoor and outdoor applications. • The air motor is common to all models, meaning fewer parts need to be carried by service centres. • High commonality of drive and reaction arm options for lower inventory and speedier maintenance.• Convenience features including easily accessible tightening/loosening switch and standard 3m hose and standard reaction arm, complemented by a wide assortment of optional custom arms and accessories.• Availability with or without standard, easily portable filter/ regulator/lubricators to enhance reliability and durability under demanding service conditions.

For more information contact: Enerpac Australia 02 8717 7200 email: [email protected] visit: www.enerpac.com.au



A workshop with a ‘drive-through’ bay equipped with a pit is the most efficient way for continuous vehicle servicing. Drive over the pit, line up the waste-oil intake/drum, remove the plugs, drop the oil and – while the oil drains – move onto the next task in the service schedule.

This is the foundation of the express drive-through oil-change auto-service businesses in the US. The customer stays in their car during the service because turnaround is so quick, which, of course, meets the demand of today’s consumers.

But what if the fleet you are servicing has a variety of vehicle types? That means the height of the undercarriage could vary considerably from the top of the pit. The technician could use a step or a stool for access but that would introduce an OH&S issue, which clearly isn’t the way to operate.

Evolving Workshop Technologies says it has the solution. It has transformed pit floors into what it calls an Elevating Work Platform (EWP), which allows the height of the pit floor – and therefore the

mechanic – to be readily raised or lowered while working at the press of a button.

With a pit EWP, there’s no need to tackle stairs while carrying equipment in and out of the pit. When extra tools, equipment or consumables are required, the EWP can be raised level with the workshop floor and equipment can be wheeled onto it and then lowered with the mechanic into the pit.

Evolving Workshop Technologies says the EWP is now well-established in most industries and has been shown to deliver time savings and increased productivity. It says it recently conducted a survey where some of its customers reported time savings during servicing and repairs of more than 40 per cent. Here’s some of the other feedback:• “Oil-drain trays now wheel on and off platform, no lifting required.”• “This pit is a major success in our operations. Adjustable height, flat floor when not in use, speeding up oil changes.”• “It has made servicing and repairs a lot quicker and we have very little OH&S issues with not having to stand on drums or stools to access the underside of vehicles.”

“A standard 500-hour vehicle service used to take two fitters 12 hours to complete – with the pit EWP this is now reduced to one fitter in 12 hours.”

“The wet pit combined with the pit EWP is by far the single best investment that we have made in our workshop. The OH&S benefits combined with the production improvements have justified the initial installation expense many times over.”

“I would highly recommend any company that is looking at improving safety and increasing production to purchase and install a pit EWP.”

For more information contact: Evolving Workshop Technologies 1300 554 171 email: [email protected] visit: www.ewtplatforms.com

EWP ups servicing efficiencies

Get ready to stock your shelves with the new-look PGPlus because Fleetguard’s premium heavy-duty engine coolant has had a make-over.

It’s been more than 15 years since Fleetguard first released its propylene-glycol-based coolant PGPlus, and it’s been providing engines across every application and every industry with cooling-system protection ever since.

Now it has a sleek new design with mesmerising purple waves and shiny Fleetguard logo, which will be sure to turn heads.

PGPlus is the coolant of choice for many Aussie fleet owners and has been relied on to extend the life of countless engines across numerous industries. It is manufactured in Australia using propylene glycol and Fleetguard says it is a safe choice for you and your environment that has no dangerous goods class, no Hazchem code, no poisons schedule number and no EPA spill reporting, making it safe to handle, plus it’s biodegradable.

Fleetguard says PGPlus has a five-year, 1,000,000km or 20,000-hour life when maintained correctly and its extended service intervals can help keep downtime at a minimum for your customers. It has been made to deliver optimum anti-corrosion, anti-freeze, anti-boil and wet-liner cavitation protection and is available in 4L, 10L, 20L, 200L, 1000L and bulk sizes, so is accessible to customers of every scale.

For more information contact: Cummins Filtration 03 9721 9100, Toll Free 1800 032 037 email: [email protected] visit: www.cumminsfiltration.com

Fresh new look for Fleetguard PGPlus



Narva heavy-duty LED work lamps feature advanced technology designed with extreme applications such as mining, construction and forestry work in mind.

Narva’s industrial-strength lamps are sealed to IP68 and fitted with Deutsch connectors for uninterrupted performance. Narva says they perform to such high standards that it can cover them with a seven-year warranty, which translates to more than 50,000 hours of operational life. With lamps ranging from 2000 to 18,000 lumens output, there is an industrial-strength Narva work lamp to meet all applications.

Narva work lamps deliver their performance from high-powered Cree LEDs in various configurations. These are coupled with a die-cast alloy housing featuring fins for effective heat dissipation, allowing cooler operation over an extended period even in the hottest environments. The lamps also have virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lenses and are fitted with versatile multi-position

mounting brackets that allow tilting to suit the application.Narva work lamps are visually identifiable by blue heavy-duty

rubber spacers that isolate the lamps and provide increased dampening and impact absorption. They are tested to withstand vibration up to 8.6g for superior performance and durability on the worksite. They are also engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed the requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for electromagnetic capability.

In addition to its industrial-strength work lamps, Narva now offers a selection of heavy-duty and technologically advanced flood lights under the Advanced Lighting Solutions (ALS) family name. Its recently released corded and cordless/rechargeable work lamps are designed to deliver a broad, uniform and crisp white light that can be dimmed to ensure optimal lighting and reduce eye strain.

Featuring outputs ranging from 1500 lumens up to 10,000 lumens, larger models can be operated via Bluetooth using a smartphone or tablet and the Narva ALS app from up to 20m away, making them ideal for those who want control away from the light source or power switch. A hands-free, heavy-duty tripod that allows them to be mounted up to 3m high is optional, with smaller models featuring strong magnets that allow versatile placement.

Narva’s industrial-strength and ALS LED work lamps are now available from leading transport, automotive and 4WD outlets across Australia.

For more information contact: Brown & Watson International 03 9730 6000 Toll Free 1800 113 443 email: [email protected] visit: www.narva.com.au

Narva’s LED work-lamp range enhanced


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Case 1 – Installation of a new spool valve that requires a new configurationThis process can be carried out with both new and second-hand or remanufactured spool valves:

1. Start the parameter setting of the spool-valve identification codes (pic 1 and 2).

2. Select the new spool valve installed that requires assignment (pic 3).

3. Select the code you want to assign. The new spool valve will already be assigned correctly (pic 4 and 5).

This parameter setting is one of the most demanded actions for official Massey Ferguson dealers. Originally only the OEM diagnostic tool was able to carry out these functions. Now, with Jaltest, any mechanic can do it. Jaltest says users can save the same money as the total cost of Jaltest annual licence – which

allows the technician to keep the tool updated with the latest innovations for all the agricultural vehicles in the market – with just this action. It says many Jaltest users have used the tool as an opportunity to service more tractor brands in their workshops.

For more information visit: www.jaltest.com

The Massey Ferguson 7700 model has Sauer Danfoss spool valves. This system is a very interesting example of the Jaltest tool’s capabilities because it can carry out important diagnostic actions that many tools can’t.

This function can be carried out, not only on this tractor,

but also on the Massey Ferguson 700 series models (5700, 6700, 7700S and 8700) and on numerous models from the Valtra brand. With this parameter setting, the user is able to modify different key parameter settings such the ones described below:

Modification of spool-valve ID codes in Massey Ferguson 7700 tractors with Jaltest

Case 2 – Exchange of two spool-valve identification codesThis process is used to improve the performance and efficiency of the tractor or in accordance with the driver requirements.

1. Start the parameter setting of the spool-valve identification codes.

2. Select the first spool valve that you want to exchange and change its code to ‘Not assigned’. Then assign the code previously presented by the first spool valve to the second one.

3. Select the spool valve that is not assigned and assign it the code presented by the second spool valve (following the steps of the case 1). This will ensure the spool valves are exchanged successfully.


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Turbo boosted, up in smoke The exhaust-generated turbocharger (pic 1) was patented in 1905 by diesel manufacturing company Sulzer in Winterthur. It did not get used until 1918 when a turbocharger was fitted to a V12 Liberty aircraft engine. It was used to demonstrate that it could eliminate the power loss usually experienced by internal combustion engines as a result of reduced air pressure and density at high altitude.

You must understand the diesel combustion operating system and the different types of turbo systems, otherwise you will end up wasting a considerable amount of time diagnosing and replacing unnecessary components. As with many fault codes, descriptions can be misunderstood. The fault may mention the word ‘turbo’ or ‘turbo boost pressure too high’ or ‘low boost’ but this does not necessarily mean the turbo has failed. The boost sensor is reading and expecting the boost to fall between its parameters.

Common turbo-related fault codes include P0299 – Turbocharger/supercharger ‘A’ under boost condition and P0234 – Turbocharger/supercharger ‘A’ over boost condition.Turbo or no turboA diesel does not require a turbo to operate. Diesels have been capable of producing enough torque for decades without a turbo. Whether it’s to move rock or heavy haulage, a non-turbo diesel had enough power to perform the tasks required. A turbo became a requirement when emissions had to be reduced and the demand for increased performance grew. Operation – Layman’s termsThe turbo impeller blades are designed so the exhaust gases – after passing through the exhaust manifold – enter the snail-like design on the exhaust side and pass through the rotational component (exhaust impeller), releasing exhaust to the muffler and also spinning the complete shaft assembly. At the other end of that shaft is the intake side, which has a similar impeller that draws the clean air from the air filter into the turbo’s snail-like design, forcing the clean air into the intake at a much greater velocity than a non-turbo.Turbo designs – Wastegate Understand and know the turbo system being worked on. There are several types, designs and turbo system controls – electronic and non-electronic. The wastegate design (pic 2) is very different to a variable-geometry turbo (VGT) internally and because of their similar external design, they can easily be incorrectly diagnosed. Early turbos use wastegate control, which opens a flap (pic 2, red arrow) and dumps excessive boost when required if the system is ever over boosted. Over boosting may make the vehicle perform better but it will be

short lived… goodbye engine. These wastegates were either vacuum-controlled or boost-pressure controlled.

The chart on this page (pic 3) shows the comparison values between a wastegate turbocharger and VGT regarding highest speed, drive-off performance and pass-ahead acceleration. 1. Enhanced highest speed: 4.1 per cent of the highest speed increases compared to a normal turbocharger. 2. Enhanced drive-off performance: The time taken to reach from 0km/h to 100km/h decreases 15.1 per cent compared to a normal turbocharger. 3. Enhance pass-ahead performance: This is evaluated by measuring the time taken to reach from 60km/h to 100km/h. The shorter it is, the better the performance.

Variable-geometry turbo (VGT)Electronic-actuated VGTs have been taking over from the early vacuum-actuated design yet the vacuum-controlled design still exists on some of the latest common-rail diesel (CRD) vehicles.

The VGT receives a signal from the ECU to the vacuum-switch valve (VSV) and the vacuum is directed to the diaphragm actuator, which then operates the mechanical control arm to alter the position of the vanes (pic 4).

Turbo boosted, up in smoke By Clinton Brett, Diesel Help Australia

1. Turbine housing

2. Turbine wheel

3. Compressor housing

4. Compressor wheel

5. Center housing

6. Turbo charger booster pressure control valve

7. Control link

8. Bypass flap

A. Air inlet (from atmosphere)

B. Air flow

C. Exhaust gas inlet (from cylinder)

D. Exhaust gas outlet (to atmosphere)

E. Exhaust gas bypass passage

H. Oil supply opening

J. Oil return line

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At low speed the flow path is reduced and the flow speed of the exhaust gas increases, resulting in increasing the delivery energy of the turbine. At high speed the flow path is opened and more exhaust gas is generated, considerably increasing the delivery energy of the turbine.

Diagnosing turbo faultsVacuum-operated VGTs require the vacuum to change the variable vanes in the turbo to allow for boost. Wastegate-type turbos also use vacuum operating systems. Remember to confirm if the turbo is wastegate or VGT. VSVs (pic 5) and hoses can cause many turbo faults. Rubber hoses flake internally due to age and cause restrictions in the vacuum flow.

It’s very easy to test these VSVs. Use a Mityvac to apply the vacuum, then apply voltage to the switch to see if the vacuum changes. Dust and water are the likely causes of failure. Sometimes it can be as easy as cleaning the VSV.

Electronic VGTThe electronic VGT (pic 6) operates under the same principle of the vacuum-type actuator, only it is more accurate and operates faster. These, too, have their fair share of faults.

The electronic VGT must be diagnosed a similar way. Ensure that power is being delivered to the actuator. These electronic actuators quite commonly set a fault code. They can be working completely fine yet trigger a VGT fault. There have been issues with wiring and some engines are fitted with a boost-sensor filter (pic 7). The small filter splits and therefore boost pressure is lost between the outlet and the sensor or the filter can become clogged with oil and carbon.

These filters must be serviced regularly and sometimes will require replacing.

There are many overlooked areas of the exhaust induction system when diagnosing turbo faults, from intake leaks to exhaust leaks, restrictions and modifications. This picture displays the direction of the air from the air-filter box and the path the air takes to get to the combustion chamber (pic 8). It shows how many possible components can interfere with the turbo-boost operation. The picture does not show the exhaust part after the outlet of the turbo. After the turbo you have the catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter (DPF) or a non-DPF system with mufflers.

Turbo fault codes and/or loss of performance, drivability issues and excessive smoke problems can all point to a turbo failure.

The P0299 Turbocharger/supercharger ‘A’ under boost condition fault code can be triggered because the boost sensor is reading a low boost pressure. Earlier non-VGT turbos use a wastegate controlled by vacuum. This fault is triggered because the vacuum-actuated diaphragm is not moving from the position it was previously demanded to. It is likely the VSV is stuck, seized or has completely failed and is directing the vacuum to apply movement to the wastegate when it is not required.

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Diesel Help Australia Training Schedule 2019The Ultimate CRD Diagnostics CourseOur Ultimate common rail diesel diagnostics course covers 10 hours of theory and on-vehicle over 2 days for only $610.

Cooldrive Auto Parts - Fyshwick ACT Date: Friday 8th November 5:30pm to 9pm & Saturday 9th November 8:30am - 4pm

TAFE NSW – Taree NSW Date: Friday 15th November 5:30pm to 9pm & Saturday 16th November 8:30am - 4pm

TAFE QLD – Nambour QLD Date: Friday 6th November 5:30pm to 9pm & Saturday 7th November 8:30am - 4pm

Visit: www.dieselhelp.com.au for changes & new releases to this training schedule.

For more information contact: Clinton Brett, Diesel Help Australia 0432 738 003 - 0447 357 467. visit: www.dieselhelp.com.au for any changes to this list.

The P0234 Turbocharger/supercharger ‘A’ over boost condition fault code can result from a similar VSV failure, depending on whether it is using vacuum to open a wastegate or to change the position of the VGT, thereby increasing or decreasing the boost.

If an engine is blowing excessive black smoke like this (pic 9), there is never going to be a good result. This is over fuelling. On a CRD this often occurs when there is a shortage of air. It can either be a restriction or a leak on the intake side or exhaust side. A simple leak on the exhaust side can create several faults, all caused by the one component, and in most cases does not display a fault code. Loss of power and poor fuel economy with the bonus excessive black smoke are the symptoms and they can all be caused by a leak in the exhaust manifold. As mentioned very briefly early in this article, the turbo generates boost from the exhaust.

When diagnosing these symptoms, with or without fault codes, look for the obvious signs. Carbon leaking in an area it shouldn’t be, say between the cylinder head and the manifold. You will most likely need to remove the heat shields. Exhaust manifolds commonly distort. Avoid machining or facing the manifold on a diesel turbo. The turbo is bolted onto the manifold along with the oil feed and drainpipes. Moving these to another position can cause cracking, which may result in engine oil on the ground. The manifold shown on this page was left so long that it cracked (pic 10).

For further information on the correct diagnosis on turbo faults, get along to one of Diesel Help Australia’s training courses. Organisations and large companies can book a group package.

Our courses are held throughout Australia and New Zealand. If you are interested in hosting one of courses, get in touch.

For more information contact: Diesel Help Australia 0432 738 003 visit: www.dieselhelp.com.au

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