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YC4V45Z-D20 Yuchai Diesel Engine

YC4V Series · YC4V系列

The YC4V45Z-D20 is a 4-cylinder Inline-4 diesel engine from Yuchai's YC4V series, rated at 30 kW prime power for generator-drive applications. With 2.49 L displacement and turbocharged aspiration, it delivers reliable power for diesel gensets in the 30–33 kW range.

This is a generator-drive (G-drive) rating, not a truck rating: the block, the governor and the cooling package are set up to hold a steady speed under a steady load, which is what a 50 Hz or 60 Hz alternator needs. The direct injection fuel system on this model is what keeps the frequency steady when a large motor starts across the line.

We couple it to our own TFW brushless alternator, mount it on a common base frame and run the finished set on our load bank to 110% before it is packed. If you are comparing an engine, compare the prime figure, the torque at the alternator's rated speed, and the after-sales cover for wear parts — the Yuchai vs Cummins vs Perkins comparison walks through that comparison.

Specifications

ModelYC4V45Z-D20
SeriesYC4V Series
Prime Power30 kW
Standby Power (ESP)33 kW
Cylinders4 · Inline-4
Displacement2.49 L
Bore × Stroke89 × 100 mm
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated Speed1500 RPM
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Emission StandardNon-road T2
Compression Ratio17.5:1
Dry Weight—
Dimensions—
Oil Capacity6.5 L
Cooling TypeWater-cooled
Start MethodElectric start
RotationCCW (facing power output end)

Gensets Using This Engine

The YC4V45Z-D20 powers the following Yuchai diesel generator sets:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power rating of the YC4V45Z-D20 Yuchai engine?▼

30 kW prime and 33 kW standby (ESP) at 1500 rpm, from a 4-cylinder Inline-4 block of 2.49 L. Prime is the continuous duty figure; standby is for outage backup only. Both come from Yuchai's own rating table for this model, and we confirm which one your load needs before matching an alternator.

Which Zhiqiang generator sets use the YC4V45Z-D20 engine?▼

In the current catalogue the YC4V45Z-D20 powers TFW-30 (30 kW). Other ratings are built to order on the same block — send the load profile and we will size the set around this engine or the next size in the YC4V family.

What emission standard does the YC4V45Z-D20 meet?▼

This engine is declared Non-road T2 under China GB 20891. The tier follows the model suffix: a -D2x engine is non-road T2, -D3x is non-road T3 and -D4x is non-road T4. The emission declaration and the engine test file are issued per order, so your customs broker or consultant can review them against the destination market before the set ships.

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