What is the maximum horsepower of a single-cylinder diesel engine?
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The maximum horsepower of a single-cylinder diesel engine is 35 HP. Here is some relevant knowledge about single-cylinder diesel engines: Characteristics of single-cylinder diesel engines: Single-cylinder air-cooled diesel engines are favored by a wide range of users for their lightweight, compact size, simple layout, and ease of repair, and are widely used as power sources for micro tillers. However, compared to water-cooled diesel engines, they appear particularly 'delicate,' with a high frequency of malfunctions and low reliability if not used properly. Working process of a single-cylinder diesel engine: Each working cycle of a single-cylinder diesel engine goes through four processes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. In one working cycle, only one stroke is the power stroke, while the other three strokes are auxiliary strokes that create conditions for the power stroke. Therefore, the operation of a single-cylinder diesel engine is unstable. The development of single-cylinder diesel engines still relies on technological innovation, continuously using new technologies to improve the existing shortcomings and deficiencies of single-cylinder diesel engines and expand their range of applications.