6 Cylinder Engines For Sale

Diesel

• Longer run times vs. gas
• Typically longer-lasting engines
• Lower risk of flammability vs. gas
• Often used in towable, stationary, power plant, and marine generators

Propane

• Burns cleanly, lower emissions
• Reliable starting in cold weather
• Lower energy density vs. diesel
• Used in stationary, towable, home standby, and portable generators

Natural Gas

• Produces very low emissions
• Favorable fuel costs
• Requires natural gas pipeline, so not much portability
• Used in stationary, towable, power plant, home standby, and portable generators

Additional Considerations For Generator Engines

Along with engine size and fuel type, consider the following when choosing a generator engine.

• Working environment. Differing applications may require specific engine characteristics; for example, a marine generator engine must withstand extreme heat, dampness, and other taxing conditions
• Manufacturer. Caterpillar, Cummins, and Kubota are just some of the many reputable generator engine manufacturers
• Maintenance. Determine the cost and level of ongoing engine maintenance required
• Availability. Note the availability and cost of replacement parts
• Starting method. Match the generator’s electric or recoil starting mechanism to your preference

Where To Buy & Finance Generator Engines

Explore PowerSystemsToday.com to find new and used generator engines for sale from industry-leading manufacturers such as Bobcat, Caterpillar, Cummins, Deutz, Isuzu, Komatsu, Kubota, and Perkins. The site offers for-sale listings for a wide variety of diesel, natural gas, 4-cylinder, and 6-cylinder engines, plus complete generator sets in natural gas, diesel, and other models.

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