What is the horsepower of a 490 diesel engine?

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VonTimothy
07/29/25 9:42pm
490 diesel engine has a rated power of 29 kilowatts, which is approximately 39.5 horsepower. Below is relevant information about diesel engines: 1. Concept: A diesel engine is an engine that burns diesel fuel to obtain energy release. The advantages of diesel engines include high power and good economic performance. The working process of a diesel engine shares many similarities with that of a gasoline engine, with each working cycle also going through four strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. 2. Development prospects: Heavy, noisy, and emitting black smoke, diesel engines have left many people with a poor first impression. However, after years of research and the application of new technologies, modern diesel engines are vastly different from their predecessors. Modern diesel engines typically employ technologies such as electronic control injection, common rail, and turbocharged intercooling, achieving significant breakthroughs in weight, noise, and smoke levels, reaching the standards of gasoline engines.
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