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Marine Propulsion powered by Pool Trading: new venture for French-speaking market and West Africa

02-07-2025 |
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The advantages of second-hand generator sets: affordable reliability

15-04-2025 | Second-hand generator sets are a smart choice for both marine and industrial applications. They are often readily available, well-maintained and cost-efficient. So you combine quality and reliability with a competitive price. Want to know more? Read this blog quickly!
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What should I consider when choosing a used gearbox?

18-10-2024 | Gearboxes are commonly used in shipping. The clutch allows you to run your boat both forward and reverse, as well as stop the propeller. Without the gearbox, you can only run your boat forward.
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The development of the marine diesel engine

19-12-2023 | Discover the evolution of marine diesel engines: from robust giants to compact, technologically advanced powerhouses. Learn about their history, from Rudolf Diesel's invention in 1892 to modern innovations that meet strict environmental standards.
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Detroit diesel engines vs. Cummins diesel engines

28-07-2023 | Although the diesel engines of both brands can be used for the same application, Detroit Diesel uses a completely different technique than Cummins. We will explain the differences to you!
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The two application groups of used generator sets

29-06-2023 | We can divide generator sets into two application groups: marine generator sets and industrial generator sets. The way in which the engine of the used generator sets is cooled makes the difference!
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Reuse of equipment to be environmentally conscious

02-06-2023 | Producing new products is one of the largest environmental burdens. In our case we are talking about producing new diesel engines, gearboxes and generator sets. Reusing this equipment is very environmentally conscious!
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What is the difference between a marine and an industrial diesel engine?

08-03-2023 | In principle, we can distinguish the diesel engines by application. By this we mean that a diesel engine that is placed in a ship has a different specification than a diesel engine that is used as a generator set, pump set, power pack or another industrial application.
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Looking back at 2022

07-12-2022 | The year 2022 is almost over and as a company we can look back on a beautiful and successful year.
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Pool Trading is the specialist in used diesel engines

01-07-2022 | Pool trading has been the specialist in used diesel engines for many years. From buying and selling used diesel engines, to shipping of used diesel engines. For marine propulsion and other applications.
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POOL TRADING HAS CHANGED OWNERS!

21-01-2022 | New owners, familiar faces, renewed motivation, fresh energy, better serving
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Detroit Diesel engines and spares: Our expertise

09-08-2021 | We have a lot of experience with Detroit Diesel engines. In particular we're very familiar with series -71, -92 and -149, from 3 cilindere till 16 cylinder engines. A lot of engines of those we have in our stock complete or a lot of spares of them.
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Used Mitsubishi generator sets - a full truckload!

27-01-2021 | A truckload with used Mitsubishi generator sets. Low hours, in very good condtion: Mitsubishi S16R-PTA with Leroy Somer generator 1500 kVA, Mitsubishi S16N-PTA with AVK generator 1000 kVA and Mitsubishi S12N-PTA with Leroy Somer generator 900 kVA. Ready to ship!
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