Ford
Ford 2712E
2700 Dorset Series
Ford 2712E discontinued legacy engine. Source-validated Ford Dorset/Dover industrial and marine diesel with continuing owner demand for manuals, rebuild parts, marinized engines, and repower equivalents.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Electrical Output
- 60 kW
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 4.15 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,500 RPM
Ford 2712E generator set context
The Ford 2712E is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 60 kW / 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.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Ford |
| Model | 2712E |
| Series | 2700 Dorset Series |
| Configuration | L4, naturally aspirated marine/industrial diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.15 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1968 |
| Year Discontinued | 1982 |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Ford 2712E use?
The Ford 2712E is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 2712E?
The Ford 2712E is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4.15 L.
Is the 2712E still in production?
No — the Ford 2712E is discontinued (production ended around 1982). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.