Currently, general purpose engines can be choosed as below:
1. Choose according to P.T.O. shaft type
Horizontal engine: it includes a series of engines with 2.5~22 horsepower and they are mainly suitable for generator set, water pump, detergent, mini tiller, snow sweeper and tamping machine.
Vertical engine: it includes a series of engine with 4~27 horsepower, and they are suitable for lawn mower, mini tiller and generator set.
2. Choose according to fuel
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Korosene engine
Gasoline&LPG engine
3. Choose according to P.T.O. speed
3600rpm engine
1/2 reduction engine ( by Chain, camshaft and clutch)
1/6 redution engine
The power and torque of the engine need to be chosen according to rated power/ rated torqueor net power/ net torque.
Generally speaking, the power and torque of the engine shall not be too big, otherwise the purchasing cost, fuel consumptionand discharged pollution will be increased.
