The Deutz BF4M 1012 E is a 0.8 L 4-cylinder turbocharging and turbocharging with charge air cooling engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Deutz. It holds 3 L (0.8 gal) of oil and 13.6 L (3.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: DEUTZ BF4M 1012 E
Part of the Deutz BF4M1012 engine family — 5 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 13.6 L |
| Displacement | 0.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration | turbocharging and turbocharging with charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | Adjust | First service — Standard valve clearance to be adjusted after completion of 50-150 hours of operation; after every cylinder head gasket renewal increase valve clearance by 0.1 mm. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Crankshaft axial end float (permissible) | 0.10 - 0.30 | mm | |
| Other | Control rod travel (with injection pumps installed), minimum | 16.8 | mm | |
| Other | Control rod travel (without injection pumps), specified dimension | 17.0 - 17.5 | mm | |
| Pressure | Compression pressure | 28-33 | bar | engine turned with starter |
| Pressure | Compression pressure | 30-38 | bar | engine turned with starter |
| Pressure | Injector opening pressure | 250 + 8 | bar | |
| Pressure | Injector opening pressure | 275 + 8 | bar | |
| Torque | Air compressor gear lock nut | 200 + 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Connecting rod bolts 2nd tightening angle | 30° (BFM 1012) / 60° (BFM 1013) | degree | |
| Torque | Connecting rod bolts initial tightening torque | 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Control rod bolt (with Deutz DW 71) | 10 + 2 | Nm | |
| Torque | Coolant pump V-belt pulley bolts | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Crankcase breather bolts | 9 ± 1 | Nm | |
| Torque | Cylinder head M8 bolt | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Cylinder head bolts - 1st stage / 2nd stage / final angle | 30 Nm / 80 Nm / 90° | Nm/degree | |
| Torque | Cylinder head cover bolts | 9 ± 1 | Nm | |
| Torque | Fuel pump bracket/regulator drive gear bolt | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Fuel pump clamping plate bolts | 22 ± 2 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection line cap nuts final | 25 + 3.5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection line cap nuts preload | approx. 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection pump fastening bolts (uniform pre-tightening) | 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection pump fastening bolts final (stages) | 7 / 10 / 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injector cap nut | 40 - 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injector clamping pad bolts | 16 + 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil cooler collar screws initial/final | 80 / 160 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil cooler screw plug | 80 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil pump | 8 - 9 | Nm | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap 1st/2nd tightening angle | 60° / 60° | degree | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap initial tightening torque | 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap initial tightening torque | 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Pressure control valve (BFM 1012) | 40 ± 4 | Nm | |
| Torque | Valve clearance locknut | 20 ± 2 | Nm | |
| Valve clearance | Exhaust valve clearance | 0.5 | mm | engine cold or warm (oil temperature <= 80 °C, cooled down at least 0.5 h) |
| Valve clearance | Inlet valve clearance | 0.3 | mm | engine cold or warm (oil temperature <= 80 °C, cooled down at least 0.5 h) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | API-CC or CCMC-D4 | For light oiling of hydraulic pump drive gear shaft and bearing bushes | |||
| Engine oil | SAE 15W/40 | Reference oil for lube oil pressure at low idling, temperature approx. 120 °C |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
⚠ Risk of injury if auxiliary tool not used
Tools: Turning gear 100 320, Turning gear 100 330, Feeler gauge
Tools: Measuring device 100 780 / 100 860 / 100 840
Tools: Compression tester 8005, Torx tool kit 8189, Connector 100 110
⚠ Beware of injection nozzle fuel jet; fuel penetrates deeply into skin and may cause blood poisoning.
Tools: Nozzle tester 8008, Long socket SW15 8012, Assembly tool 110 110
⚠ Drain and catch remaining oil and coolant and dispose of in accordance with anti-pollution regulations.
Tools: Torx tool kit 8189, Engine assembly stand 6067/6066, Extractor for injector 110 030, Filter cartridges 170 050
Tools: Internal dial gauge
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| GM12788 | Spin-on fuel filter | fuel_filter |
| GM12799 | Fuel filter | fuel_filter |
| GM12718 | Spin-on oil filter | oil_filter |
| GM12638 | Exhaust valve | other_service |
| GM12669 | Oil cooler box | other_service |
| GM12754 | Core hole plug | other_service |
| GM12771 | Dipstick | other_service |
| GM12870 | Gear rim | other_service |
| GM12902 | Compression spring | other_service |
| GM12978 | Valve guide | other_service |
| GM12979 | Spring cap | other_service |
| GM13057 | Pressure regulator | other_service |
| GM13121 | Inlet valve | other_service |
| GM12666 | Sealing ring | seal |
| GM12986 | O-seal | seal |
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The Deutz BF4M 1012 E engine has an oil capacity of 3.0 liters.
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E has a displacement of 0.8 liters with 4 cylinders.
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E powers 1 generator set(s), including Deutz BF4M 1012 E.