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Power Solutions International 8.1 LT Engine

The Power Solutions International 8.1 LT is a 4.92 L 6-cylinder turbo charge air cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 239 kW. It powers generator sets from Hipower, including the HNG 160 T6 and HRNG 165 T6. It holds 25 L (6.6 gal) of oil and 22.5 L (5.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: PSI Heavy Duty 8.1 LT

Part of the Power Solutions International 8.1 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

4.92 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
239 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity25.0 L
Coolant capacity22.5 L
Displacement4.92 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbo Charge Air Cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power239 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

2
Hipower HNG 160 T6Hipower HRNG 165 T6

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filterSpin-On
Battery
Belt
Coolant102.7 gallons (L)
Oil25.0 quarts (L)
Spark plug

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 Power Solutions International 8.1 family

1
Part #DescriptionCategory
777-10165RNEMA 3R/IP67 0.09' aluminum panel, black powder coated, weather proof rated; individual Square-D QOU branch breakers; 2 x 20A 125V NEMA 5-20 GFCI duplex receptacles; 3 x 50A 125/250V CS6369 twist-lock receptacles & Lexan covers; 50A California style twist lock (1Ф only); 2 sets 400A single pin Camlocks rated 4,000A with snap covers; color coded Camlocks 3Ф - 5W black, red, blue, white & green; pad lockable 1/4 turn door access with cable trap; auxiliary bus bars with mechanical lugs; 1 dual lug per phase; mechanical lugs up to 250MCM cable.other_service

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Power Solutions International 8.1 LT?

The Power Solutions International 8.1 LT engine has an oil capacity of 25.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Power Solutions International 8.1 LT?

The Power Solutions International 8.1 LT has a displacement of 4.92 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Power Solutions International 8.1 LT engine?

The Power Solutions International 8.1 LT powers 2 generator set(s), including Hipower HNG 160 T6, Hipower HRNG 165 T6.