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Xinchai A498BD

The Xinchai A498BD is a 3.2-litre inline-4 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 40 kVA / 32 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in China.

Xinchai A498BD|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L43.2 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION48 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT38 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

48 kVA

Electrical Output

38 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L4

Displacement

3.2 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime322936.3
Standby353240
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime383442.5
Standby423847.5

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandXinchai
ModelA498BD
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement3.2 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginChina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Xinchai A498BD?

The Xinchai A498BD is rated at 40 kVA standby / 36 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 48 kVA standby / 43 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the A498BD run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Xinchai A498BD is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Xinchai A498BD use?

The Xinchai A498BD is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the A498BD?

The Xinchai A498BD is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 3.2 L.

Is the Xinchai A498BD still in production?

Yes — the Xinchai A498BD is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the A498BD?

Yes — an official Xinchai datasheet for the Xinchai A498BD can be downloaded from this page.

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