Lister Petter
Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4
CS Series
Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 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
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 54 kW
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 4.1 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,600 RPM
Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 industrial power context
The Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 54 kW mechanical output at 2,600 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 Petter CS4 |
| Series | CS Series |
| Configuration | L4, naturally aspirated diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Dry Weight | 460 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Water-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1986 |
| Year Discontinued | 1999 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 has a maximum mechanical output of 54 kW at 2,600 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 use?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Lister Petter CS4?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4.1 L.
Is the Lister Petter CS4 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Lister Petter CS4 is discontinued (production ended around 1999). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.