Overview: Reliable Power Solution for Quarry Operations
In April 2025, Target Power supplied and delivered a Pramac GDW550V diesel generator to PH Winterton in Stoke-on-Trent. The customer, expanding into a new stone quarrying venture, required a powerful and durable generator to run a large industrial stone cutting machine. With a preference for Volvo engines—already trusted in their haulage fleet—the Pramac GDW550V, equipped with a Volvo TAD1346GE engine, was a perfect fit.
The unit was delivered on-site via Hiab transport within just three weeks, ensuring rapid deployment and minimal downtime for the new quarry operation.
Project Details: Generator Deployment at Stone Quarry
Company Name: PH Winterton, Stoke-on-Trent
Products Supplied:
- Pramac GDW550V diesel generator
- Delivery via Hiab
Application: Powering a high-capacity stone cutting machine on a quarry site
Completion Period: 3 weeks April 2025
About the Pramac GDW550V Generator
The GDW550V is a robust, high-performance generator with the following key features:
- Engine: Volvo TAD1346GE
- Alternator: Mecc Alte ECO40 1L4C
- Output: 500kVA Prime Power
- Control Panel: Deep Sea Electronics DSE 7320 advanced controller
- Fuel Tank: 650-litre base tank
- Breaker: 4-pole circuit breaker
- Design: Engineered for continuous, heavy-duty applications like stone processing in demanding environments
Generator Use Case: Powering Industrial Stone Cutting Equipment
PH Winterton already runs successful haulage and wood shavings businesses. As they ventured into the quarrying industry, their existing generator couldn’t meet the heavy electrical load required by the new stone cutting machinery.
Target Power was approached to provide a reliable, high-capacity generator that could handle continuous operation under demanding load conditions.
Why the Pramac GDW550V Was Selected
The customer specifically requested a Volvo-powered solution, citing their long-standing positive experience with Volvo engines in their haulage fleet. The GDW550V ticked every box:
- Powered by a trusted and familiar engine brand
- Provided the robust 500kVA output needed
- Designed for durability and ease of maintenance in industrial environments like quarries
Project Challenges and Solutions
This project ran efficiently with no major technical or logistical challenges. The key to success was:
- Immediate stock availability of the GDW550V
- Quick coordination of delivery and paperwork, even with the client using a third-party finance broker
- On-time delivery with Hiab lifting, ensuring safe placement of the generator on-site
Project Timeline
From first contact to final delivery, the project was completed in just three weeks. This rapid turnaround was made possible by:
Having the generator in stock and ready to configure
Efficient handling of logistics, paperwork, and site-specific requirements
Conclusion
Target Power provided PH Winterton with a high-performance, Volvo-powered generator that met the power and reliability demands of a modern quarrying operation. The Pramac 500 kVA GDW550V ensures their stone cutting machinery runs at full capacity—backed by a generator brand and engine they trust.
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