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Post Diesel Generator Isuzu or Perkins
I'm putting the purchase on a new generator for my camp. I think I narrowed it down to either a Isuzu or Perkins engine. The generator will be the same on the two so I guess it's a preference.
Hopefully some diesel mechanics can give me some feed back on which they would rather have and why. I don't really know anything about diesels so any help would be appreciated

Here are the engine specs.

Isuzu:
Installation Data
Model Isuzu 3CB
Type Vertical In-Line, Indirect Injection
Horsepower 14 HP
Displacement 1.1 Liters
Oil Capacity (w/ Oil Filter) Approx. 4.8 qts
RPM 1800
Cylinders 3
Cylinder Block Cast Iron w/ Cast Iron Sleeves
Bore & Stroke 3.05 x 3.14 in.
Cooling Liquid-Cooling, pusher Fan
Coolant Capacity Approx. 6.5 Qts
Fuel No. 2 Diesel
Electric Fuel Pump 12 V - Standard
Cold Weather Starting Aid Glow Plugs
Starting System Electric
This brawny little three cylinder set has plenty of power to run your home, job site or business. This unit includes an Isuzu 3CB 3 cylinder 1800 RPM diesel engine, replaceable cylinder liners, brushless generator end, liquid cooling, muffler, cool flow radiator w/ fan guards (pushor fan), replaceable foam air filter element, steel channel base, automatic voltage regulation, fast-acting glow plugs for cold starting, auto shutdowns for low oil/high water temperature, turn-key electric start and is rated for over 30,000 hours use

Perkins model 403D-11G
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Number of cylinders 3
Cylinder arrangement Vertical in-line
Cycle 4 stroke
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Combustion system Indirect injection
Compression ratio 23:01
Bore and Stroke 77 x 81 mm
Displacement 1.131 litres
Direction of rotation Anti-clockwise
viewed on flywheel
Cooling system Water cooled
Total coolant capacity 5.2 litres
Total lubrication 4.9 litres
system capacity
Length 776 mm
Width 449 mm
Height 700 mm
Total weight (dry) 129.2 kg


Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:53 am
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I'd go with Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Yanmar, or Kubota......... It's easier to find parts and they are readily available!


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Im leaning toward the isuzu. I was just considering the perkins cause perkins is now owned by Cat.


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Thanks


Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:26 pm
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yep stay away from the perkins and get the Isuzu cause I watch the mechanic at work waiting and waiting for parts for the perkins equipment we have at work


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Isuzu all the way we have 2 3cb for when power goes out.. Haven't had any issues yet.. You can't beat the warranty either..

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Isuzu= The largest diesel manufacturer in the world! They are the ones GM reached out to for the design of the Duramax.

They know thier shit...


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Well it looks like I will go isuzu. Now I just have figure out where I will purchase it. Anyone have any suggestions?


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Try central Maine generators. Good prices and fast shipping...

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There is a place in New Iberia….Electrical Innovators…..talk to Harry..He can get anything and any size .

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Post Re: Diesel Generator Isuzu or Perkins
Get the Isuzu !!! We have a 13kw set with over 4000 hrs on it and not a single problem.
Check out hardydiesel.com that's where we got ours. Much cheaper than anywhere else and shipping most times is free.
Try to get one with a Newage or Marathon end on it. Stay away from the Chinese gen ends, they are junk.


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Post Re: Diesel Generator Isuzu or Perkins
I am a technician. Maybe you get help already. But I still want to share my ideas on your topic. From your specifications, the generator you are looking is a small generator with Perkins engine. You can contact Perkins generator manufacturer or supplier whether they can provide to you. Because not every supplier can produce very small generator. For small generator, I suggest you use portable generator (gasoline) that can be moved easily. Diesel generator is heavy. We are diesel generator manufacturer. For Perkins engine generator, we produce 24KW to 1800KW (http://www.dieselgeneratortech.com/Perkins/) with various types, such as open type, silent type, trailer type, portable type and container type, etc. All the generating sets are water-cooled. But different specifications, the technical data is also different. Fuel consumption is also different.

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Damn. 2013. Talk about necro. Lmao

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