Fuzhou Launtop M&e LA178F
Built: 2011-2012 · Series: Other models
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Fuzhou Launtop M&E – other nonroad diesel engines: the collective page of the single-cylinder small diesels LA178F and LA186F from Fujian, 4 to 6 kW, Tier 4 Final
This page gathers the Fuzhou Launtop M&E nonroad diesel engines the register could not assign to a named range from the US EPA certification data. Fuzhou Launtop M&E is a Chinese maker of small diesel engines based in Fuzhou, Fujian province; the type designations LA178F and LA186F follow the 178F/186F frame-size naming common in this market segment for air-cooled single-cylinder small diesels, and the EPA engine-family code shows a displacement of 0.418 litres for both versions.
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The register lists here 2 versions with 4 to 6 kW rated output at 3,600 rpm, from a single cylinder with a 78 to 86 mm bore and 64 to 72 mm stroke – with a stroke-to-bore ratio under 1, a short-stroke design. The engines carry direct injection, run on low-sulphur diesel (300 to 500 ppm) and reach maximum torques of 10.1 to 16.7 Nm at 3,600 rpm. They were certified to Tier 4 (Final or Phase-in), for use outside California only.
Small, high-speed single-cylinder diesel engines of this power class under 8 kW classically drive portable generator sets, water pumps and simple farm equipment, where a simple, air-cooled design without a water-cooling circuit is wanted; the M&E in the company name stands for Mechanical & Electric, a common company designation in Chinese machine building.
When buying used, on these single-cylinder engines the condition of the cooling fins and fan wheel, compression, and the condition of the injection pump and nozzle matter; uneven running often points to wear in the injection system. Spares run through Launtop's Chinese distribution.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fuzhou Launtop M&E (weitere Nonroad-Dieselmotoren)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine family | BFLTL.418AGAcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 300-500 ppm Low Sulfur Dieselcorrect |
| Rated output | 4 kWcorrect |
| Power band | kW<8correct |
| Rated speed | 3,600 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 10.1 N·mcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 3,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Cylinder layout | in linecorrect |
| Bore | 78 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 64 mmcorrect |
| Operating cycle | four-stroke dieselcorrect |
| Injection | direct injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Emissions stage | Tier 4 (Final or Phase In)correct |
Origin and approval
| Sales region | USA excluding Californiacorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fuzhou Launtop M&e LA178F have?
The Fuzhou Launtop M&e LA178F delivers 4 kW.
When was the Fuzhou Launtop M&e LA178F built?
Production years: 2011-2012.
What to check before buying
- Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
- For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
- Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: US EPA — engine certification data (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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