The programme kicked off the with the refurbishment of a 1000kVA unit by the company鈥檚 engineering team in Dublin, and aims to rebuild 15 units this year.
The programme will cover multiple high-capacity units across the fleet, including 1000kVA, 1500kVA and 2000kVA generators, extending equipment life while delivering sustainability benefits such as reduced lifecycle emissions and improved resource efficiency.
The first unit to undergo the programme was聽a Cat XQ1000 generator powered by a C32 engine, originally built in 2012. As part of the rebuild, the engine underwent a zero-hour overhaul, meaning it was fully stripped down, inspected and rebuilt using new or reconditioned components.
During the rebuild, worn components were replaced, while key parts were carefully inspected against manufacturer guidelines to ensure they could be safely reused. Once reassembled, the engine was power-tested before being reconnected to a fully rewound alternator and added back to the high-capacity rental fleet.
Key systems including the engine, alternator, cooling pack and container were assessed at component level to determine the level of repair or rebuild required, with the aim of ensuring each unit can complete another full operational lifecycle of around 12 to 14 years.
Cheryl Griffith, technical operations manager at Finning Power Rental, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e seeing growing聽demand for temporary power across a wide range of applications, from planned projects through to situations where customers suddenly need reliable power at short notice. Having high-capacity generators available and ready to deploy is critical.聽
鈥淭his rebuild programme helps us extend the life of proven equipment while strengthening the availability of large generators in our fleet, so we can respond quickly when customers need additional power or emergency support.鈥�
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