Lister Petter
Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1
CS Cold Start Series
Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 discontinued legacy engine. Source-validated Lister/Petter discontinued stationary or industrial diesel from published production-date and technical-data tables, valuable for off-grid, pump, genset, marine auxiliary, and restoration searches.
Overhaul & repair parts- Manufacturer files
- 2 datasheets
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 6 kW
- Cylinders
- L1
- Displacement
- 1.4 L
- Rated Speed
- 850 RPM
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Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 industrial power context
The Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 6 kW mechanical output at 850 RPM. It is used in off-road equipment and can support engineered variable-speed power systems, but its maximum power is not a direct 50/60 Hz alternator rating. Verify the drivetrain, power electronics, cooling, and emissions installation with Volvo Penta before specifying a generator package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Lister Petter |
| Model | Lister CS 8/1 |
| Series | CS Cold Start Series |
| Configuration | Single-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Dry Weight | 352 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Water-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1958 |
| Year Discontinued | 1987 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 has a maximum mechanical output of 6 kW at 850 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 use?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Lister CS 8/1?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 is an inline-1 (1-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 1.4 L.
Is the Lister CS 8/1 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Lister CS 8/1 is discontinued (production ended around 1987). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Are reference documents available for the Lister CS 8/1?
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