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Need a power boost on your post-Super Bowl Monday? Visit Cat’s Electric Power Generation page to figure out exactly what generator you need for that  next big project. From diesel and gas generator sets to uninterruptible power supplies, automatic transfer switches and electrical switchgear, you can find all the nitty-gritty details you need for your plans. And even better? It’s a nice, quiet pursuit after what was likely a very loud, long Super Bowl Sunday!

Las Vegas Paving Corporation recently became the first company in Nevada to take delivery of Cat’s brand new CT660 Vocational Trucks. The Class 8 “vocational,” or industry specialized, trucks are designed to suit a variety of applications depending on the configuration of the vehicle. Cashman Equipment, Las Vegas Paving, and Caterpillar executives and employees enjoyed an informal dedication on January 20th. Read more here…

1250 kw 3512 Skid Mounted Generator
Serial #: 24Z
Hours: 0 hour Cat rebuild
Capacity: 1000-2000kW
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Fuel Type: Diesel
Price: $149,000
Year: 1997
Description: Cat 3512TA 1250 kw skid mounted, Cat dealer rebuild , Cat SR4B generator, EMCP control panel, Rocore F44 radiator, auto start / stop, engine safeties, elec. circuit breaker, Woodward 2301A electronic load share & speed control governor, 24V starter, 45Amp alternator, jacket water heater. Optional sound enclosure and tank.

Cashman Equipment recently signed an agreement with Atlas Copco Air Compressors so they can provide more air compressor solutions for customers. Atlas Copco Western Region South Sales Manager, Zach Womack, met with several members of Cashman’s Power Solutions division before officially signing the papers with Jim Moore, Cashman’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). For more information, check out Cashman’s News page…

Do you want to work in gorgeous Reno, Nevada, close to stunning Lake Tahoe? Or perhaps in pristine Winnemucca, Nevada, We currently have open Power Solutions positions in both locations.

Perform quality maintenance, diagnosis, dissembly, inspections, rebuilds and reassembly of all components or equipment (i.e., engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, electrical codes, etc). This may include failure analysis as required. Perform responsibilities at customer job site or in shop with minimum supervision. Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, such as, work orders, delivery/return damage tickets, fuel usage reports, etc.

If you’re a motivated, dedicated person who is ready to handle the demands of the the heavy equipment (Caterpillar) industry, apply today! Cashman Equipment also offers great benefits – 401k, medical, dental, paid holidays, paid personal leave, and more! Visit our Career Search for more details on this position and many others.

All gas and diesel generator sets need a few basic support items to run. The most basic are fluids – fuel to provide power, oil to lubricate internal parts, and coolant to carry heat from the engine to a heat exchanger (typically a radiator) to reject that heat to the atmosphere.

All diesel fuel in the U.S. should meet ASTM Standard DM 975 for No. 2 ultra low sulfur diesel. Biodiesel is not recommended for standby applications because it tends to be unstable by nature and generally cannot sit for long periods of time without organisms growing in it, which can foul filters or cause engine damage. Other distillate fuels, such as JP-8, can be used, but the manufacturer should be consulted as stability can be an issue with them also, and it’s likely that the power output of the engine will be affected. Fuel should be kept clean and treated, tank bottoms drained periodically to remove water and sediment, and fuel filters cleaned and/or changed regularly. Poor fuel quality can cause unplanned engine shutdown or major component failures.

Oil should meet all current API Standards for compression ignition engines – check your owner’s manual for the proper standard for your engine. Oil does more than just lubricate the internal parts of your engine. It cleans internal parts, removes heavy deposits and chemical contaminants from ignition, and prevents condensation. Low oil level or poor fuel quality can cause a safety shutdown or major damage to your emergency generator.

In addition to removing heat from your engine, coolant also has the job of preventing corrosion or sedimentation in your cooling system. Failure to properly maintain coolant can cause unplanned shutdowns or even catastrophic engine failure.

Fluid levels should be checked daily and recorded for owner’s records.

Proper maintenance of engine fluids requires detailed chemical analysis and predictive maintenance. Don’t get caught in an outage with an easily preventable failure. Contact Cashman Power Solutions today so an engine professional can help you analyze your condition and maintenance need.

The engine on your generator set relies on three fluids to operate properly: fuel to provide energy, coolant to cool the engine, and oil to lubricate the engine. A shortage of any of these will cause an unplanned shutdown. Improper maintenance of them can lead to expensive repairs.

We’ve covered fuel maintenance in other entries, but fuel leaks will also create problems. Visual leaks typically indicate not only fuel exit but air entry. Air in the fuel will reduce its energy content and lubricity. This will prevent the engine from creating full power and can damage fuel system components.

Coolant leaks will lead to low coolant level alarms and/or shutdowns, as well as engine overheat. Your best case scenario is the engine just shuts down on the protective alarm. Extended operation when the unit is low on coolant can cause catastrophic engine failure. The level should be to the manufacturer’s recommendation and the coolant itself should be tested for proper PH and preservative packages as well as freeze point. Coolant chemistry does change over time even in a standby engine and can cause significant damage. Sampling and testing is inexpensive insurance.

Oil leaks will lead to low oil pressure alarms and/or shutdowns. Again, best case scenario is you only experience an outage because the unit shut itself down on low oil pressure. As with the coolant, extended operation with low or fouled oil will lead to catastrophic engine failure. The level should be to the manufacturer’s recommendation and the oil should be periodically sampled and changed to maintain proper chemistry and lubricity. As with the coolant, engine oil maintenance is cheap when compared to the cost of a new engine. And again, as with the coolant, just because this is a standby engine which rarely runs, the oil chemistry still changes.

In all three cases, there are also expensive environmental risks associated with leaking fluids onto the ground. The EPA and local health districts have very strict rules and can fine companies heavily for soil contamination. Clearly, fluid leaks are no place to gamble. Don’t wait!

For more information or if you’d like your equipment inspected, please contact your Cashman Power Solutions Account Manager today at 1.800.937.2326.

There is definitely no sign of last week’s Mining Expo madness at the Elko Convention Center. With record attendance both from exhibitors and visitors, the city of Elko was bustling just like our exhibit booth on the 9^th and 10^th of June. The many solutions we offer for sales, work tools, parts, service, rental, power, fluids analysis, lasers, and technology were represented. Our equipment display area included a motor grader, backhoe, skid steer, mini-excavator, load-haul dump with customized GET, service truck, light tower, compressor, generator, snow-blower attachment, telehandler, and much more, which created a mini-theme park of heavy equipment for all to enjoy. Visiting each station inside the booth gave attendees the chance to learn a bit more about Cashman Equipment and an opportunity to win one of five fabulous raffle prizes. If that wasn’t enough, everyone that stopped by our booth received a commemorative 80^th anniversary pewter haul truck key chain along with a long list of other giveaways.

Mining friends, city of Elko, and Elko Convention Center – cheers to another successful Mining Expo!!

Having power when you need it is important. That’s why Cashman Equipment offers a wide range of portable and stationary generators for a multitude of uses. Whether a grocery store loses power and needs to keep food cold until power is restored, a street fair needs a portable generator for lights and music, or a home needs a backup generator in the event of a natural disaster, Cashman has a generator ready to handle it. In addition, our generator professionals are ready to do same-day emergency generator installations for your data centers, hospitals, or casinos to maintain power until the issue is fixed.

Download our Rental Line Card for more details or contact a Generator Representative at 1.800.937.2326.

The attendees at Cashman Power’s Q&A Day had the opportunity to get answers directly from knowledgeable uninterruptible power supply, automatic transfer switches, and Clark County permitting/inspection process experts today!  Customers enjoyed  prizes such as a Nintendo Wii, fine wine, Cat Chopper die-cast model, and tool sets, as well as a delicious Tex-Mex feast. Kim Symons, Cashman Power Account Manager, said, “Everyone who attended had a good time, enjoyed the food, and learned a lot!”

Cashman would like to thank all participating vendors  – Avtron, Cellwatch, Mitsubishi UPS, Sullair,  RF Partridge, Thomas and Betts, ACS Manufacturing, DAQEM, Clark County Inspectors, and Clark County Fire Department.