Power Need
Southwest Kansas faces extreme weather that may disrupt utility power and natural gas supply. For Wilroads Feed Yard, home to 36,000 cattle, continuous operation is critical. Essential systems like water wells, feed production, and barns must stay active to ensure animal welfare and prevent major losses during outages.
Solution
To protect against weather-related risks, the yard installed six Cat® standby generator sets – four powered by natural gas, one 3512C diesel generator set, and one D150 GC diesel generator set dedicated to a critical water well. This diversified setup ensures uninterrupted operations and livestock safety, even during gas supply disruptions or extreme weather events.
Results
With fast response, reliable service, and strong parts support, Cat dealer Foley Power Solutions keeps generators tested and maintained. If an issue arises, Foley restores equipment within 24 hours, 98% of the time, giving Wilroads the confidence to expand towards 46,000 head.
Wilroads Feed Yard, home to 36,000 cattle, ensures uninterrupted operations despite Southwest Kansas’ extreme weather by installing six Cat standby generators – four natural gas generator sets, one 3512C diesel generator set, and one diesel-powered D150 GC for a critical water well. This diversified power strategy protects vital systems and livestock welfare. Cat dealer Foley Power Solutions enables fast service and proactive maintenance, restoring equipment within 24 hours 98% of the time – supporting Wilroads’ confident growth toward 46,000 head.
How Does the D150 GC Perform?
36,000
Maintains critical operations in a feed yard that has 36,000 head of cattle
Up to 131° F
Ambient operating temperature capability
100%
Load acceptance: 100% block load in one step
With a resilient power solution that eliminates the worry of downtime, Wilroads can focus solely on their operations.
Producing reliable power of 150 ekW at 60 Hz, our D150 GC diesel generator set is designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
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Backup power is only effective if it's ready when needed. Regular load testing and professional maintenance, like fluid checks and diagnostics, ensure generators perform under pressure. At Wilroads Feed Yard, monthly load tests ensure generators perform under pressure, and a service agreement with Foley Power Solutions guarantees expert maintenance and fast response when it matters most.
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