UPKAR POWERFORGE™
Air & Water Cooled Diesel Engines — 5 HP to 26 HP | Manufactured in Phagwara, Punjab
Naturally aspirated 4-stroke DI diesel — 85–114 mm bore, 17.5:1 compression ratio, OHV valvetrain, 1500 RPM. Built for agriculture, industry, and power generation. Factory in Phagwara, Punjab & Rajkot, Gujarat.
Engine Variants
Built for endurance — from single-cylinder farm workhorses to twin-cylinder industrial powerplants.
Air Cooled Diesel Engines
Rugged air-cooled variants — ideal for farms, pumping sets, and environments without water cooling infrastructure.
Water Cooled Diesel Engines
Water-cooled variants for continuous duty, genset pairing, and high-ambient environments.
Mini Lister Type Diesel Engines
Slow Speed · Water-Cooled · Single Cylinder · Agricultural & Industrial Use
Long-stroke, low-RPM architecture built for continuous duty and exceptional torque. Extended TBO, field-rebuildable bearings, and thermostat-controlled water cooling — the preferred choice for rural electrification, irrigation, and demanding industrial loads.
| Sr. | Model Name | Bore × Stroke | Displacement | Engine Type | Rated Output | Rated Speed | Cylinders | Cooling System | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | UPKAR Lister 85 | 85 × 110 mm | 624 cc | Mini Lister Type DI Diesel | 5 HP / 3.68 kW | 650 RPM | 1 — Single | Water Cooled | Agriculture · Pump Set · Generator | |
| 02 | UPKAR Lister 87.5 | 87.5 × 110 mm | 661 cc | Mini Lister Type DI Diesel | 6.5 HP / 4.78 kW | 650 RPM | 1 — Single | Water Cooled | Agriculture · Pump Set · Generator | |
| 03 | UPKAR Lister 95 | 95 × 115 mm | 814 cc | Mini Lister Type DI Diesel | 8 HP / 5.88 kW | 700 RPM | 1 — Single | Water Cooled | Agriculture · Pump Set · Generator · Industrial | |
| 04 | UPKAR Lister 102 | 102 × 120 mm | 981 cc | Mini Lister Type DI Diesel | 9 HP / 6.62 kW | 700 RPM | 1 — Single | Water Cooled | Agriculture · Pump Set · Generator · Industrial | |
| 05 | UPKAR Lister 114.3 | 114.3 × 130 mm | 1333 cc | Mini Lister Type DI Diesel | 12 HP / 8.82 kW | 650 RPM | 1 — Single | Water Cooled | Agriculture · Pump Set · Generator · Industrial |
Slow piston speed at 650–700 RPM dramatically extends time-between-overhaul versus high-speed engines.
Long-stroke design produces high torque for continuous pump and generator loads with minimal vibration.
Plain-bush big-end bearings and replaceable wet liners — full overhaul possible without specialist tools.
Thermostat-controlled circuit keeps operating temperature stable in high-ambient, continuous-duty environments.
Full Specifications
Note: 1 HP = 0.735 kW. All engines rated at 1500 RPM.
Key Features
Naturally Aspirated DI Diesel
Compression ratio 17.5:1–18.5:1 achieves auto-ignition without glow plugs. Mechanical jerk-type injection pump with nozzle opening pressure 150–180 bar delivers precise spray geometry for clean, complete combustion at rated load.
OHV Pushrod Valvetrain
Camshaft-driven pushrod–rocker arm assembly. Inlet opens 10° BTDC, exhaust closes 10° ATDC — tuned for maximum volumetric efficiency at 1500 RPM. Cast-iron head with hardened valve seat inserts and interference-fit valve guides.
Dual Cooling Systems
Air-cooled: flywheel-integrated centrifugal fan draws cooling air through deep-fin cast-iron barrel. Water-cooled: thermosyphon or forced-circulation circuit, thermostat-controlled, 2–5 L coolant capacity, rated to 52°C ambient.
1500 RPM — Governed
Mechanical centrifugal governor with ±5% steady-state speed regulation. Mean piston speed 4.0–5.8 m/s across the stroke range (80–116 mm) — well within conservative limits for extended TBO and low mechanical wear.
Forged Crankshaft & 3-Ring Piston
Forged alloy steel crankshaft, statically and dynamically balanced. Aluminium alloy piston carries a chrome-faced top compression ring, plain intermediate ring, and coil-spring-loaded oil scraper ring. Wet-type cast-iron liner, honed to Ra 0.4 µm.
Field-Rebuildable Architecture
Liner–piston–ring kits interchangeable across bore families (85–114 mm). All running clearances documented to ISO 2768 tolerance class. Injection pump elements cross-compatible with common Bosch A-type service tooling — full rebuild without dealer dependency.
Design Parameters
Reference values for the POWERFORGE high-speed series (1500 RPM). Lister-type low-speed parameters differ — consult individual model datasheet.
Applications
Agriculture
Irrigation pumping, farm equipment, and rural water lifting
Power Generation
Prime mover for single-phase and three-phase gensets
Pumping Sets
Direct and flexible coupling to centrifugal pump units
Industrial
Construction, material handling, and mobile power units
Marine
Small craft propulsion and onboard power generation
Export Markets
Africa, Middle East, South Asia — field-proven across continents
OHV
VALVE TRAINMechanical timing that controls air intake and exhaust in every diesel engine cycle.
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Our technical team will match you to the right DE-Series engine based on HP, application, cooling preference, and destination. Export documentation included.