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Isuzu 4LE1 Engine Engine

The Isuzu 4LE1 is a 2.2 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 23.9 kW. It powers generator sets from Engine Manuals - Isuzu, Isuzu and MMD Equipment, including the 4LE1T, 4LE1NYBW and ILS-4LE1-A. It holds 6.7 L (1.8 gal) of oil and 3.8 L (1.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Isuzu 4LE1, 4LE1

Part of the Isuzu 4LE1 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

2.2 L
Displacement
4
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
23 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity6.7 L
Coolant capacity3.8 L
Displacement2.2 L
Cylinders4
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power23 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

8

Shared across brands: Engine Manuals - Isuzu, Isuzu, MMD Equipment

Engine Manuals - Isuzu 4LE1Engine Manuals - Isuzu 4LE1TIsuzu 4LE1NYBWIsuzu ILS-4LE1-AIsuzu ILS-4LE1-CIsuzu ML16INKDIsuzu ML23INKDMMD Equipment Airman PowerPro 25

This engine also powers 2 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.

Common problems

4
  • Starter runs but does not start
    Fix: OK
  • Engine starts but does not run continuously
    Cause: Air mixed in fuel pump Retighten, replace packing, bleed air Disordered idling Adjust idling OK
  • Engine speed lacks smoothness
    Cause: Unstable engine rotation Unstable engine idling speed too high Defective control lever adjustment Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair) Defective idling adjustment Unstable rotation at medium speed (Hunting) Governor spring deteriorated Check fuel pipe for crash (Replace) Defective valve return (Adjust) Check high pressure pipe for cracking, clogging or bending Cracked, clogged or bent (Replace) Check nozzle Defective (Repair or replace) Check cylinder for uneven compression pressure Uneven compression pressure (Adjust) Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair) Unstable rotation at high speed Check fuel for air mixing Air mixed (Bleed air) Check fuel filter for clogging Clogged (Clean or replace) Check uneven fuel injection Uneven (Adjust) Check valve clearance adjustment Poor adjustment (Adjust) Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair)
  • Engine does not start
    Cause: Starter does not run, Check battery in discharging, Engine fuel system Fuel injected but check preheating circuit, Poor operation of glow plug control (Replace), Check injection timing Abnormal (Adjust), Check nozzle Defective (Repair or replace)

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Isuzu 4LE1.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplaceable Element find
Fuel filter8944015310 PartsGeek
Oil filterSpin-on51334 PartsGeek $7.98
Belt find
Coolant
OilSpin-on

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Isuzu 4LE1 family

3
Part #DescriptionCategory
WSLE0406oil filter with full-flow bypass, water-cooled oil cooler and oil jet to cool the pistonoil_filter
WSLE0021valve clearance standard value for inlet valve (mm/in)other_service
WSLE0022valve clearance standard value for exhaust valve (mm/in)other_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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8973295680 PartsGeek FridayParts $40.13 EX27U PartsGeek EX30U PartsGeek EX35U PartsGeek EX40U PartsGeek EX50U PartsGeek ZX27U PartsGeek ZX30U PartsGeek ZX35U PartsGeek ZX40U PartsGeek ZX50U PartsGeek 3LA1 PartsGeek 3LB1 PartsGeek 3LD1 PartsGeek 3LD2 PartsGeek 4LB1 PartsGeek 4LE1 PartsGeek 4LE2 PartsGeek 17/932200 PartsGeek FridayParts $40.99 8065RTS PartsGeek 8055ZTS PartsGeek 8055RTS PartsGeek 8065ZTS PartsGeek 5-87812810-4 PartsGeek FridayParts $52.00 EX55 PartsGeek ZX55UR PartsGeek ZX55 PartsGeek 8980305701 PartsGeek 8980305700 PartsGeek CX75 PartsGeek SK75 PartsGeek SH75UJ-7 PartsGeek 8-98201472-0 PartsGeek 4BG1 PartsGeek 4JG1 PartsGeek 4HK1 PartsGeek 6BG1 PartsGeek 6SD1 PartsGeek ZX70 PartsGeek EX200K PartsGeek EX200K-2 PartsGeek EX200K-3 PartsGeek 8-97034591-0 PartsGeek 8-97034591-6 PartsGeek 35ZTS PartsGeek 50ZTS PartsGeek 27ZTS PartsGeek 8980490330 PartsGeek FridayParts $59.99 ZAXIS75US-3 PartsGeek ZAXIS85USB-3 PartsGeek E70BSR PartsGeek E80BMSR PartsGeek SK80CS-2 PartsGeek SK70SR-2 PartsGeek 8980305671 PartsGeek FridayParts $139.99 SK70SR PartsGeek 8973148952 PartsGeek FridayParts $842.00 4LC1 PartsGeek ZX55UR-HHE PartsGeek 8972112090 PartsGeek FridayParts $159.99

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Isuzu 5864014350 Isuzu 8972599390 Donaldson P775687 Donaldson P821575 Donaldson P822858 Wix 46368 Wix 46438NP Wix 42985
  • Fuel filter: Isuzu 8944015310 Donaldson P502166 Wix 33263
  • Oil filter: Isuzu 5876100080 Donaldson P550162 Wix 51334 Ac Delco X45

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Hitachi EX40U — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX50U — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX55UR-3 — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX58MU — Excavator Compact

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Isuzu 4LE1?

The Isuzu 4LE1 engine has an oil capacity of 6.7 liters.

What is the displacement of the Isuzu 4LE1?

The Isuzu 4LE1 has a displacement of 2.2 liters with 4 cylinders.

Which generators use the Isuzu 4LE1 engine?

The Isuzu 4LE1 powers 8 generator set(s), including Engine Manuals - Isuzu 4LE1, Engine Manuals - Isuzu 4LE1T, Isuzu 4LE1NYBW, Isuzu ILS-4LE1-A, Isuzu ILS-4LE1-C.

What oil filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses oil filter part numbers Isuzu 5876100080, Donaldson P550162, Wix 51334.

What fuel filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses fuel filter part numbers Isuzu 8944015310, Donaldson P502166, Wix 33263.

What air filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses air filter part numbers Isuzu 5864014350, Isuzu 8972599390, Donaldson P775687.

What is a common problem with the Isuzu 4LE1 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Isuzu 4LE1 is: Starter runs but does not start. Fix: OK.