What is the horsepower of the Changchai ZS1115 diesel engine?
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Changchai ZS1115 diesel engine has two horsepower options depending on the power output: 20 horsepower and 22 horsepower. The Changchai ZS1115 with a power of 16.2KW has 22 horsepower, while the one with 14.7kW power has 20 horsepower. The Changchai ZS1115 is a direct-injection single-cylinder diesel engine with a rated power of 16.2KW. Compared with similar products, it has the advantages of high horsepower, fuel efficiency, good parts compatibility, and high reliability. Here is some relevant information about diesel engines: 1. The advantages of diesel engines are high torque and good economic performance. Each working cycle of a diesel engine also goes through four strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. However, since diesel fuel used in diesel engines has higher viscosity than gasoline and is less volatile, and its auto-ignition temperature is lower than that of gasoline, the formation of the combustible mixture and the ignition method are different from those of gasoline engines. 2. The mixture in the cylinder of a diesel engine ignites by compression. When a diesel engine is working, air enters the cylinder. When the air in the cylinder is compressed to the end, the temperature can reach 500-700°C, and the pressure can reach 40-50 atmospheres. Therefore, diesel engines are widely used in large diesel vehicles.
I'm very familiar with the Changchai ZS1115 single-cylinder diesel engine. Back in the day, I often worked with it when repairing irrigation pumps for our village. It delivers around 20 standard horsepower, as clearly marked on the plate mounted on the engine body. This 115mm bore evaporative water-cooled engine packs plenty of power and is built to last. Even now, these older models still perform reliably as second-hand units. With the new national standards now using kilowatts, the nameplate shows 18.5 kW, which converts to 24.7 horsepower - perfectly capable of handling two acres of farmland irrigation during busy seasons.
