The firm says that its new range of small generator models for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets extend the Doosan Portable Power portfolio to a wider range of applications.
Jan Moravec, general manager, Doosan Portable Power for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: “The MEA market for generators in the range 10-75kVA totals about 80,000 units with 45,000 in the Middle East and 35,000 in Africa. Doosan Portable Power has significantly grown sales in the region since 2017 and, in 2021, the business is now able to provide a full range including Rental specification products, which cover the majority of the market’s needs.”
As a result, the four new small generators – the G20, G30, G40 and G60 – are all available as both stationary (XW) and rental (RW) configurations. The G20XW/RW, G30XW/RW, G40XW/RW and G60XW/RW provide prime power outputs of 18/19, 30/29, 41/43 and 58/5kVA, respectively, and all are available in a dual 50/60Hz configuration.
Moravec continued: “We developed the new RW line of generators, designed specifically for rental applications, working with our customers. The RW line shines in situations where high manoeuvrability and fast installation are required while maintaining a low cost of ownership.”
Benefits of the RW line include a battery isolator switch, electrical sockets, an oil change pump, external fuel tank access and top lifting points.
All the new models have been upgraded with proven Yanmar engines that have been used on a number of other products from Doosan Portable Power for years. This improves uptime and reduces the need for maintenance. A wide variety of common parts among the product line also helps with parts availability. Doosan Portable Power has also reduced noise levels by 2 to 6dBA compared to the previous models.
Versatility is claimed as each unit can run as either a 50Hz or 60Hz machine and the new generators are said to be efficient, reducing fuel consumption by 7-20%, when compared to earlier generation models. The durability of the units has been demonstrated through extensive and successful testing in Middle East conditions for thousands of hours, with the units being used with different loads, and in temperatures above 40°C.
For this latest generation of small generators, Doosan Portable Power has also improved durability while keeping the forklift capability and the lifting points at the base of the frames. Additionally, all the models are supplied with steel door hinges and handles.
The lighting units are also said to be designed for reliability and durability and to suit the needs of rental customers.
The LVL light towers have compact footprints for increased jobsite mobility and cost-effective transport. Applications include lighting for special events, road and bridge construction sites and all general construction applications, as well as providing lighting for emergency use and quarrying locations.
The new LVL 50Hz light tower is powered by the Yanmar L48N5 Tier 2 diesel engine. It features a high output alternator, while it is also available as a 60Hz model. The fuel tank capacity allows an extended runtime for the four LED lights of 220 hours (200 hours for the 60Hz version).
The clamshell-style canopy lifts for access to service points, making routine maintenance quick and easy. The mast on the light tower can be raised to a height of 7m by dual, hand-operated winches, offers 360° rotation and the design features an automatic safety brake.
The four efficient and powerful 300W LED lights provide a total output of 1,200W, providing the same area of lighting coverage as the previous generation metal-halide lighting tower. The durability of the LED lights is also an improvement providing up to 50,000 hours of lifetime. This means that the LVL can be kept running for much longer and at a lower overall cost.
There is also no need to consider cool-down or recharge times as with the previous generation metal-halide lights. The LVL can be started up/turned off or moved to a new location. Other benefits include the forklift capability, single-point lifting, and towing eye.
