Engines

We started in 2013 as a large class 8 truck engine shop, we couldn’t find a shop that was big enough for all the other general repair so we specialized in engine repair and thats how we got our start in the Calgary Community.
We are proud to call ourselves experts in the field now with a team of factory trained technicians of all the top enginemanufacturers. Cummins, Detroit, Paccar, Cat, International just to name a few of the most common.
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We are the only shop in Souther Alberta to have an  in-house Tri-axle chassis Dyno for  test,  diagnostic and engine break in. We can trouble shoot any symptom under any load or speed up to 115km/hr while in the test cell bay. We have climate and wind control to allow for all weather situations  as well. When we build an engine for you it always get a strong engine break in followed by an oil drop. This ensures the truck is ready to work when you get it back. 
We are proud to provide Dyno engine Break in services for a multitude of other diesel shops, we are the engine break in specialists that everyone counts on. Call us today if you want to start utilizing our engine break in services. We offer pick up and delivery of the truck for all engine dyno break ins on class 8 Tandem and Tri-axle trucks. 

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We can provide customer software updates to keep your engine running exactly how you want it. No matter what feature or perimeter you’re trying to customize we have you covered. 
We love doing custom paint jobs for you owner operator customers and are happy to do fully custom builds for you.

We have a field service truck that allows us to do mobile engine services for other shops and fleet shops. We can provide counter bore cutting on site as well as some other mobile machine needs. 
We are proud to partner with Almax machining in Red Deer for our Cylinder rebuild needs. We have learned over the last dozen years that there is really only certain shops who can stay consistent with quality and workmanship, we find that in Almax
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We have many cylinders heads rebuilt and new in stock to provide quick turn arounds on iframe overhauls.
We have 2 engine revolvers for out of frame engine overhauls that we routinely perform.
We are also a DFC engine dealer and are proud to provide reman engines from their facility.
We are proud to offer Speed of Air engine technologies piston. This technology has revolutionized the diesel engine world in the last 5 year. The only piston in the world that pays for itself!! The only aftermarket piston in the world to be Sema Garage certified for North America.
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FAQ's

Why do you need an annual crane inspection?

It is required by OHS to do an NDT, plus a mechanical inspection

Why should I warm up the hydraulic fluid before operating a crane?

In colder seasons the oil is very thick and can cause seals to blow. Plus it can cause other issues as well.

Do you need a license to operate a crane?

Only when the lifting capacity is over 5 tons.

Do you offer emergency crane repair services?

Yes, we offer emergency services. Please call us at 403 271 0101 to talk to the front desk.

How long does a typical crane repair take?

That varies widely upon the kind of work needed. It is best to call us at 403 271 0101 to discuss your individual repairs with us

How much does crane repair service cost in Calgary?

The cost of repair services can vary widely. It depends on each individual situation and we can give you a very good estimate if you call us to discuss the situation or bring in your crane and we can inspect it for you.

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