Light Duty Diesel Engines

The diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition engine) is an internal combustion engine that uses the
heat of compression to initiate ignition and burn the fuel that has been injected into the combustion chamber. This
contrasts with spark-ignition engines such as a petrol engine (gasoline engine) or gas engine (using a gaseous fuel
as opposed to gasoline), which use a spark plug to ignite an air-fuel mixture.
The diesel engine has the highest thermal efficiency of any standard internal or external combustion engine due to
its very high compression ratio. Low-speed diesel engines (as used in ships and other applications where overall
engine weight is relatively unimportant) can have a thermal efficiency that exceeds 50%.
Diesel engines are manufactured in two-stroke and four-stroke versions. They were originally used as a more
efficient replacement for stationary steam engines. Since the 1910s they have been used in submarines and ships.
Use in locomotives, trucks, heavy equipment and electric generating plants followed later. In the 1930s

There are three size groups of Diesel engines

Small - Under 188 kW (252 hp) output

Medium
Large

Examples :

1) 3 HP Diesel Engine (KA170F)

Basic Info.
Model NO.:KA170F
Cooling Method: Air -Cooled
Stroke: Four Stroke
Installation Method: Portable
Product Description

Advantage:
*Smallest injector *low oil consumption *compact structure *fast starting *small in size and light*run
steadily*suitable for heavy work

Type: Single-cylinder, vertical, air-cooled, direct injection

Bore*stroke (mm): 70 *55
Piston displacement(l): 0.211
Compression ratio: 20: 1
Rated power/rated speed: 2.5/3000 2.8/3600.
Model

KA170F

Type

Single-cylinder, vertical, 4-stroke air-cooled diesel engine

Combustion system

Direct lnjection

Bore X Stroke(mm)

70x55

Displacement(cc)

211

Speed(rpm)

3000

3600

Max. output(kw)

2.8

3.1

Rated output(kw)

2.5

2.8

Max. no-load speed(r/min)

108%

Min. no-load speed(r/min)

1300

Fuel

0# or -10#light diesel oil

Fuel oil tank volume(L)

2.5

Lubrication oil volume(L)

0.75

Fuel oil consumption rate(g/kw. h) 280.2

Valve clearance (mm)

0.10--0.15

Starting system

recoil

Battery Capacity(V, AH)

12V-36AH

Dimension(mm)

450x390x480

Net weight(kg)

28

288.3

2) ISF3.8 for Light Commercial Vehicle

The ISF engine family is the newest addition to Cummins lineup of dependable engines. With exceptional
performance, low weight, low operating costs, and the reliability and durability expected from Cummins, the ISF3.8
is ideal for light commercial vehicle applications such as trucks, vans, pickups, and utility vehicles.

Specifications
Technical Specs
Advertised Horsepower

105-125 kW

Peak Torque

450-600 Nm

Number of Cylinders

Engine Weight (Dry)

280 kg

Fuel System

HPCR

Emission

Euro 3, Euro 4

Governed Speed

2600 rpm

Markets

On-Highway
Light Commercial Vehicle

Certification Level

Euro 4
Euro 3

Power

105 - 125 hp / 78 - 93 kW

Torque 450 - 600 lb-ft / 610 - 813 Nm