Lister Petter
Lister Petter Lister FR3
FR Series
Lister Petter Lister FR3 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.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Electrical Output
- 20 kW
- Cylinders
- L3
- Displacement
- 2.4 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,500 RPM
Lister Petter Lister FR3 generator set context
The Lister Petter Lister FR3 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 20 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 | Lister Petter |
| Model | Lister FR3 |
| Series | FR Series |
| Configuration | L3, naturally aspirated diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Dry Weight | 499 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Water-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1954 |
| Year Discontinued | 1964 |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Lister Petter Lister FR3 use?
The Lister Petter Lister FR3 is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Lister FR3?
The Lister Petter Lister FR3 is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.4 L.
Is the Lister FR3 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Lister FR3 is discontinued (production ended around 1964). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.