Lister Petter
Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3
TX Series
Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 discontinued legacy engine. Small legacy Lister/Petter diesel with continuing owner searches for parts, manuals, and off-grid or marine auxiliary service.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 32 kW
- Cylinders
- L3
- Displacement
- 2.4 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,800 RPM
Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 industrial power context
The Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 32.4 kW mechanical output at 2,800 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 TX3 |
| Series | TX Series |
| Configuration | L3, naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Air-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1987 |
| Year Discontinued | 2001 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 has a maximum mechanical output of 32.4 kW at 2,800 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 use?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Lister Petter TX3?
The Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.4 L.
Is the Lister Petter TX3 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Lister Petter TX3 is discontinued (production ended around 2001). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.