At Shordee Generators, we know that in Saskatchewan, “reliable” isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a requirement. If your equipment can’t handle -40°C or gets clogged up by dust in the summer, it’s useless to you.

That’s why Vic sat down with Michael from ANA Corp, the North American distributor for Airman Generators, to walk through two pieces of equipment that are changing the game: the ultra-reliable SDG25 Diesel Generator and the revolutionary E-Boss Hybrid System.

Here is why we trust Japanese engineering to keep the lights on.

The Airman SDG25 is a 25 kVA prime power diesel generator powered by a legendary Isuzu diesel engine. But it’s not just the engine that impresses us; it’s the design choices Airman made to keep operators safe and equipment running.

The “Curb-Side” Advantage

Safety is huge on a job site. Airman designed this unit so that every single service point – oil, filters, and external fuel connections, are located on the curb side of the unit.

Why this matters: If you are parked on the side of a road, you don’t have to stand in traffic to check the oil or hook up fuel. You open one set of doors, stay safe, and get the job done.

Winterized for Canada

Standard generators struggle when the temperature drops. This unit comes pre-loaded with a full winter package:

• Fuel heaters

• Engine coolant heaters

• Cold Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) heater

This ensures the unit doesn’t just start in the cold, it thrives in it without freezing up the breather lines.

Built to Last

The enclosure features stainless steel hardware (no rust streaks), automotive-grade door seals to keep out prairie dust, and powder-coated lugs. It is also “best in class” for sound attenuation, making it one of the quietest diesels on the market.

This is where things get really interesting. If you run a generator 24/7 but only use full power occasionally (like when a pump kicks on), you are likely damaging your engine.

The Problem: Wet Stacking When a modern Tier 4 diesel generator runs with a light load (under 30% capacity), the engine never gets hot enough to burn all the fuel. This unburned fuel and soot accumulate in the exhaust system, a condition known as wet stacking. This ruins your injectors, clogs your emission system, and leads to messy leaks.

The Solution: The E-Boss Hybrid The E-Boss pairs a battery bank with the generator. It turns your generator into a “smart” battery charger.

Here is how it works:

Run on Battery: Your site runs off the battery power for 3 to 4 hours (or all night).

Smart Charging: When the battery gets low, the generator kicks on.

Optimal Load: Because it is charging the battery, the generator runs at a high, optimal load for about 45 minutes. It gets hot, burns clean, and prevents wet stacking.

Shut Down: Once charged, the generator turns off.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

By switching to this hybrid system for variable loads, the results are massive:

• 80% Reduction in Fuel: You stop burning diesel just to keep an engine idling.

• Silent Nights: You can program the unit to charge before evening, allowing it to run silently on batteries all night, perfect for residential zones.

• Maintenance Savings: Instead of changing oil every 21 days (on a 24/7 run cycle), you can push oil changes to every 6 months.

If you need constant, heavy power, the Airman SDG25 is a workhorse that is safer and quieter than the competition.

However, if your power needs fluctuate, high peaks but low averages – the E-Boss Hybrid will pay for itself in fuel savings and reduced maintenance, all while saving your engine from wet stacking.

Not sure which setup is right for your project? Contact Shordee Generators