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YC6TH1320-D31 Yuchai Diesel Engine

YC6TH Series · YC6TH系列

The YC6TH1320-D31 is a 6-cylinder Inline-6 diesel engine from Yuchai's YC6TH series, rated at 880 kW prime power for generator-drive applications. With 39.58 L displacement and turbocharged aspiration, it delivers reliable power for diesel gensets in the 715–968 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 electronic unit pump (eup) 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

ModelYC6TH1320-D31
SeriesYC6TH Series
Prime Power880 kW
Standby Power (ESP)968 kW
Cylinders6 · Inline-6
Displacement39.58 L
Bore × Stroke—
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated Speed1500 RPM
Fuel SystemElectronic Unit Pump (EUP)
Emission StandardNon-road T3
Compression Ratio—
Dry Weight—
Dimensions—
Oil Capacity—
Cooling TypeWater-cooled
Start MethodElectric start
RotationCCW (facing power output end)

Gensets Using This Engine

The YC6TH1320-D31 powers the following Yuchai diesel generator sets:

Recommended Spare Parts

Maintenance Intervals

250h500h1000h3000h

Overhaul Interval

5000 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power rating of the YC6TH1320-D31 Yuchai engine?▼

880 kW prime and 968 kW standby (ESP) at 1500 rpm, from a 6-cylinder Inline-6 block of 39.58 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 YC6TH1320-D31 engine?▼

In the current catalogue the YC6TH1320-D31 powers TFW-900 (900 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 YC6TH family.

What emission standard does the YC6TH1320-D31 meet?▼

This engine is declared Non-road T3 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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