KLEENOIL Engine Applications

CASE STUDY BERTRAND & FRERE

CONSTRUCTION – REDUCING ENGINE FAILURES IN QUARRY & HEAVY EQUIPMENT

CUSTOMER BACKGROUND

Bertrand & Frere Construction , based in Ontario, operates across quarry crushing, gravel transport, excavation, and floating. Their fleet includes heavy-duty equipment such as wheel loaders, tractors, stationary engines, dump trucks, mixer trucks, and excavators — all working in high-contamination environments.

THE CHALLENGE

Harsh conditions led to oil contamination and accelerated engine wear . Frequent full oil changes were needed: o Wheel loaders: manufacturer oil and o Tractor units: oil and filter changes filter changes every 500 hours. at 100,000 km or annually. Costly repairs, including sleeve pitting on Cummins engines , required tear-down inspections of cranks and bearings. The company needed a way to extend oil life, reduce contamination, and prevent costly component failures.