Lister Petter INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
DiscontinuedLister Petter Lister CS 16/2
CS Cold Start Series
Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 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.
Cylinders / Config
L2, naturally aspirated diesel
Displacement
2.9 L
Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
| Brand | Lister Petter |
| Model | Lister CS 16/2 |
| Series | CS Cold Start Series |
| Configuration | L2, naturally aspirated diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L |
| Dry Weight | 505 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 16/2?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 has a maximum mechanical output of 11.9 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 16/2 use?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Lister CS 16/2?
The Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 is an inline-2 (2-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.9 L.
Is the Lister CS 16/2 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 is discontinued (production ended around 1987). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the Lister CS 16/2?
Yes — an official Lister Petter datasheet for the Lister Petter Lister CS 16/2 can be downloaded from this page.