Mobile diesel pumping station main buyer country

When people talk about mobile diesel pumping stations, they immediately think of construction sites or emergency services. But the main buyer is agriculture, and specifically in regions with power outages. Many people mistakenly think that stationary solutions are more profitable, but in fact, mobility often saves the harvest.

Why agriculture has become a key consumer

Last year we installed three stations in the Krasnodar Territory - there are power outages there, especially during the peak irrigation season. At first, farmers were skeptical about diesel plants, saying they were noisy and expensive to maintain. But when there was a power failure in May, our stations worked for two weeks without stopping. After this, even those who had previously chosen gasoline analogues began to reconsider their approach.

Speaking of noise: modern models with silencers are almost as good as their electric counterparts. But I still meet customers who are sure that diesel is necessarily a noise and fumes. You have to demonstrate the work on the spot - usually after this, objections are removed.

Another point is versatility. The same station can be used for irrigation, draining wetlands or pumping water from reservoirs. In the Voronezh region, for example, they adapted equipment for collecting water from a pond with a high silt content - the filters had to be modified a little, but on the whole they managed.

Features of choosing equipment for different regions

We have been working with Kazakhstan for five years now - they have their own nuances. Firstly, severe winters mean you need a pre-heater. Secondly, dust storms mean that air filters have to be changed more often. Once this point was not taken into account, and the customer returned the station after the first season - the engine began to “choke”.

It’s easier with Belarus - the climate is milder, but there are higher requirements for environmental friendliness. They had to certify the equipment according to their emission standards. By the way, this turned out to be a good decision - now Russian customers often ask for these particular models.

As for power, they often play it safe here. For most agricultural tasks, there are enough stations for 50-100 cubic meters per hour, but they are constantly asking for “with a reserve”. We have to explain that excess power means excessive fuel consumption and rapid wear.

Technical nuances that are often forgotten

The frame seems like a small thing. But if you make it too light, cracks will appear during frequent off-road transportation. Last year we had to strengthen the structure after complaints from the Stavropol region - there are fields with strong elevation changes.

Fuel tank - optimally 200-300 liters. Less means constantly refilling, more means loss of mobility. Although there was a case when in Kalmykia they ordered a station with a tank of 500 liters - there are long distances between settlements.

Automation system - it is important to find a balance here. A system that is too complex frightens rural machine operators; a system that is too simple does not allow flexible management of the process. We usually recommend the basic option with the option of manual duplication.

Experience in integration with smart agriculture systems

Together withShandong Linyao Intelligent Agriculture Technology Co.,Ltdadapted the stations to work in their smart field projects. An interesting experience - we had to modify the control system to integrate with their software. By the way, on their website https://www.lyzhihuinongye.ru there are technical solutions that we now recommend to other customers.

It turned out especially well with remote control - the operator can start and stop the pumps from the phone, which is very convenient for large farms. Although at first there were concerns about the reliability of communications in remote areas.

Another joint project is stations with the ability to operate from different energy sources. When there is electricity, we use it; when there is no electricity, it automatically switches to diesel. The solution turned out to be in demand in areas with unstable networks.

Operating Economics: What Really Matters

The payback period is usually 2-3 seasons. But a lot depends on the culture. For vegetable growing, where watering is critical, it can pay for itself in a year. But for grains it sometimes takes longer.

Spare parts - initially we try to use components that are easy to find in the regions. For example, filters of standard sizes, common brands of fuel pumps. This reduces downtime in case of breakdown.

Service - we train local mechanics in basic maintenance. Experience has shown that it is better to show it once on site than to later deal with the consequences of incorrect repairs.

Typical errors during operation

The most common is saving on fuel. Low quality diesel quickly damages injectors. There were cases when the station stopped at the most inopportune moment precisely because of this.

They also forget about preserving it for the winter. Last year in the Rostov region, three stations had to be repaired in the spring - the water in the system froze and the pipes broke. Now we are sure to include a clause on seasonal maintenance in the contract.

And of course, overload. We saw how they tried to pump water with a large sand content without additional filters - the result is predictable, the impellers quickly fail.

Prospects for the development of mobile pumping solutions

We are now experimenting with hybrid solutions - diesel plus solar panels. This is especially true for the southern regions. The first tests in Crimea showed a reduction in fuel consumption by 30-40% on sunny days.

Another direction is miniaturization. Not all farms need large stations; there is a demand for compact solutions for small areas. It is important not to lose reliability here.

And of course, digitalization. We plan to develop equipment condition monitoring systems so that we can predict the need for maintenance in advance. In partnership withShandong Linyao Intelligent Agriculture Technology Co.,LtdWe are already testing similar solutions in their experimental fields.