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FAWDE 4DW81

4DW Series

In Production

FAWDE (FAW Wuxi) 4DW81 2L 4-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 13 kWe standby at 50Hz / 17 kWe at 60Hz. Turbocharged.

FAWDE 4DW81 2L L4 diesel generator engine — 16 kVA standby specifications
FAWDE 4DW81 2L L4 diesel generator engine — 16 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
16 kVA
Electrical Output
13 kWe
Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power13.31215
Standby Power14.41316.3

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power16.71518.8
Standby Power18.91721.3

FAWDE 4DW81 generator set context

The FAWDE 4DW81 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 16 kVA / 13 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

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Technical Specifications

BrandFAWDE
Model4DW81
Series4DW Series
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement2 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginChina

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the FAWDE 4DW81?

The FAWDE 4DW81 is rated at 16 kVA standby / 15 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 21 kVA standby / 19 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 4DW81 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The FAWDE 4DW81 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the FAWDE 4DW81 use?

The FAWDE 4DW81 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 4DW81?

The FAWDE 4DW81 is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2 L.

Is the FAWDE 4DW81 still in production?

Yes — the FAWDE 4DW81 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 4DW81?

Yes — an official FAWDE datasheet for the FAWDE 4DW81 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Canonical page
/engines/fawde-4dw81
Last database update
2026-06-11
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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