February 22nd, 2013.
Perhaps the OP has found a diesel already, but it does seem that none of you are familiar with the Deutz air-cooled diesels. I have a genset with a 4 cylinder FL912 that puts out about 50 HP and other then needing to maintain a clean air filter, it will outwork almost every American diesel and will start at -20/-30*F without ether and glow plugs. The Deutz's were used in coal mine locomotives, probably one of the most demanding jobs for any diesel engine.... Without the water cooling sustem and with the individual jugs, the Deutz would make a much better diesel in this application, and it is serviceable all around the world. Just my
worth....
Cummins regrettably can't build a diesel to equal the Deutz's, and Cat isn't much better. I'm all for American technology when it works, but most American diesels just aren't developed far enough once you get below locomotive size plants.....