The partnership between Lorenzo Shipping Corp. and Happy Hoisters Inc. began with spare parts supply and later expanded to include the engine replacement of a SANY Reach Stacker.
A reach stacker is a critical piece of equipment in container handling operations. When a unit remains out of service for an extended period, it can affect operational capacity, equipment availability, and productivity.
Lorenzo Shipping Corp.’s SANY Reach Stacker had been non-operational for more than a year due to an engine-related concern. To restore the equipment, Lorenzo Shipping Corp. contacted Happy Hoisters Inc. for technical support and engine replacement services.
From Spare Parts Supplier to Service Partner
Before this project, Lorenzo Shipping Corp. had already been purchasing heavy equipment spare parts from Happy Hoisters Inc. Through these previous transactions, Happy Hoisters gained familiarity with the client’s equipment requirements and operational needs.
When the SANY Reach Stacker required major engine work, Lorenzo Shipping Corp. extended the existing supplier relationship by engaging Happy Hoisters Inc. to perform the engine replacement.
The project required careful dismantling, removal of the existing engine, installation of the replacement engine, and operational testing of the unit.
Project Work Sequence
1. Dismantling of Components
2. Cylinder Head Removal
The cylinder head was removed as part of the engine dismantling and assessment process. This step allowed the technical team to access the internal sections of the engine and prepare the existing engine for removal from the reach stacker. Because the equipment had remained unused for more than a year, the technicians also checked the condition of the accessible engine components and surrounding systems.
3. Engine Pullout
After disconnecting the engine from its mounting points and supporting systems, the existing engine was carefully lifted and pulled out of the SANY Reach Stacker. Engine pullout on a reach stacker requires proper planning, lifting equipment, and coordination because of the engine’s weight, position, and connection to multiple mechanical and hydraulic systems. The team ensured that the engine was removed without causing unnecessary damage to the surrounding components.
4. Unit and Engine Compartment Cleaning
Once the existing engine had been removed, the engine compartment and accessible areas of the unit were cleaned. Dirt, oil residue, grease, and accumulated contaminants were removed to prepare the reach stacker for the replacement engine. Cleaning the engine compartment also helped the technicians inspect the mounting areas, hoses, connections, and surrounding components before installation.
5. Replacement Engine Installation
The replacement engine was positioned and installed into the SANY Reach Stacker. The technicians aligned the engine with the mounting points and reconnected the required components, including the hoses, electrical connections, accessories, and supporting systems. Proper alignment and connection were essential to ensure that the engine could operate correctly and work with the reach stacker’s existing systems.
6. Unit Testing and Operational Checks
After installation, the technical team conducted unit testing and operational checks. The engine was started and monitored to verify its basic operating condition. The technicians checked the connected systems, observed the engine’s response, and tested the reach stacker’s functions to confirm that the unit was ready for operation. The testing stage was necessary to identify possible leaks, abnormal sounds, loose connections, or system concerns before the equipment was returned to service.
Restoring an Important Container-Handling Unit
The engine replacement project was an important step in returning Lorenzo Shipping Corp.’s SANY Reach Stacker to working condition after more than a year of inactivity.
Through proper dismantling, engine removal, cleaning, installation, and testing, Happy Hoisters Inc. provided the technical support required to restore the equipment.
The project also demonstrates how a spare-parts supplier relationship can develop into a broader service partnership. By supporting clients with both heavy equipment parts and technical services, Happy Hoisters Inc. can provide more complete solutions for equipment maintenance and restoration.
Heavy Equipment Engine Replacement and Repair Services
Happy Hoisters Inc. provides technical support for forklifts, reach stackers, trucks, construction equipment, and other heavy equipment.
Our services include:
- Equipment inspection and diagnosis
- Preventive maintenance services
- Engine repair and replacement
- Major equipment overhaul
- Heavy equipment spare parts supply
- Installation and operational testing
For heavy equipment that has been inactive, damaged, or experiencing engine problems, proper inspection and technical assessment should be completed before repair or replacement work begins.
Contact Happy Hoisters Inc. for heavy equipment spare parts, engine replacement, repair, maintenance, and technical service requirements in the Philippines.