Wuxi Kipor Power KD186FG(E)

The register lists here 16 versions with 6 to 27 kW rated output at 1,800 to 3,600 rpm, from one- to four-cylinders in-line with 86 to 88 mm bore and 70 to 90 mm stroke. Maximum torque ranges from 16.7 to 143 Nm. Injection is direct with 300 to 500 ppm diesel; the emission stages split into Interim Tier 4 with 9 and Tier 4 (Final or Phase-in) with 7 versions, the under-8 kW power category forms the majority with 14 of 16 versions. Among engine families, BWKPL0.436KP and CWKPL0.436KP each have 7 versions, BWKPL2.19AAA follows with 2; all 16 engines are certified for states outside California.

The small-displacement 186F engines chiefly drive portable and stationary generator sets, pumps and simple farm implements; Kipor supplies both its own gensets and a broad field of outside manufacturers who rely on the widely available and parts-compatible 186F build size.

When buying used, on the small single-cylinders, operating hours, oil consumption and cold-start behaviour matter, on the turbocharged versions also the condition of the turbocharger; the tightness of crankshaft seals and the cylinder-head gasket, plus a smooth idle, are good indicators on this widely used build size. Given the wide availability of the 186F size, spares are comparatively easy to find even outside the Kipor network.