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Wisconsin VH4D Engine

The Wisconsin VH4D is a 1.76 L 3.25-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 20 kW. It powers generator sets from Wisconsin, including the vh4d.

Also known as: Wisconsin VH4D

1.76 L
Displacement
3
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
20 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the VH4D

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Air intake

1 required
LO177Air filterfind

Fuel system

1 required
P550012Fuel filterfind

Oil system

1 required
RV27AOil filter$17.97PartsGeek

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Engine specifications

Displacement1.76 L
Cylinders3
AspirationAir-Cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power20 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Common problems

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  • Low/No Charge
    Cause: Test 2.0 2.1 Proceed with Test 1.0 and 1.1. It is necessary to slightly discharge battery to make system work. With engine running at full RPM, check battery voltage with DC Voltmeter. If the charge rate increases -- 2.3 If system does not charge 2.4 If charge rate increased with regulator disconnected. 2.5 If charge rate does not increase with regulator disconnected.
    Fix: 2.2 Alternator functioning properly. [Battery was fully charged. 2.3 Operate engine with regulator disconnected (continue with Test 2.4). 2.4 Regulator was at fault. Replace regulator module, - static check regulator per Test No. 5.1. 2.5 Regulator not at fault. Check Rectifier per Test 3.0, 3.1 or static check per Test 6.0.
  • Battery Overcharge
    Cause: Test 1.0 Engine not running check battery with DC Voltmeter. I. 1 If voltage is greater than 13.5 volts 1.2 With engine running at full RPM, check battery voltage with DC Voltmeter. I. 3 If the charge increases beyond 13.5 volts. 1.4 If the charge remains under 13.5 volts.
    Fix: 1.1 Place 12 volt light bulb or carbon pile across battery to reduce voltage to below 13.5 volts. 1.3 Faulty regulator, replace, -- static check regulator per 'rest No. 5.1.' 1.4 Alternator functioning properly. Check battery condition.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Wisconsin VH4D.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant
Coolant filter
Oilgood quality engine oil4.0
Spark plug

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

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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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: Wisconsin LO177 Wisconsin LO189 Donaldson P181050 Donaldson P181052 Wix 42276 Ac Delco PC138K Wix 42222 Ac Delco A1430C
  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550012 Donaldson P555095 Donaldson P550094 Wix 33032 Ac Delco GF142 Wix 33195 Ac Delco TP1227 Wix 33031
  • Oil filter: Wisconsin RV27A Wisconsin F140L4030 Donaldson P553634 Donaldson P550117 Donaldson P550203 Wix 51758 Ac Delco PF828 Wix 51503

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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  • Gehl HL4400 — Skid Steer Loader
  • New Holland L425 — Skid Steer Loader
  • New Holland L445 — Skid Steer Loader
  • New Holland L452 — Skid Steer Loader
  • Raygo ROMPER 2-36 — Compactor
  • Vermeer T300A — Trencher
  • Vermeer V430A — Trencher

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 displacement of the Wisconsin VH4D?

The Wisconsin VH4D has a displacement of 1.76 liters with 3.25 cylinders.

Which generators use the Wisconsin VH4D engine?

The Wisconsin VH4D powers 1 generator set(s), including Wisconsin vh4d.

What oil filter does the Wisconsin VH4D use?

The Wisconsin VH4D uses oil filter part numbers Wisconsin RV27A, Wisconsin F140L4030, Donaldson P553634.

What fuel filter does the Wisconsin VH4D use?

The Wisconsin VH4D uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550012, Donaldson P555095, Donaldson P550094.

What air filter does the Wisconsin VH4D use?

The Wisconsin VH4D uses air filter part numbers Wisconsin LO177, Wisconsin LO189, Donaldson P181050.

What is a common problem with the Wisconsin VH4D engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Wisconsin VH4D is: Low/No Charge. Cause: Test 2.0 2.1 Proceed with Test 1.0 and 1.1. It is necessary to slightly discharge battery to make system work. With engine running at full RPM, check battery voltage with DC Voltmeter. If the charge rate increases -- 2.3 If system does not charge 2.4 If charge rate increased with regulator disconnected. 2.5 If charge rate does not increase with regulator disconnected.. Fix: 2.2 Alternator functioning properly. [Battery was fully charged. 2.3 Operate engine with regulator disconnected (continue with Test 2.4). 2.4 Regulator was at fault. Replace regulator module, - static check regulator per Test No. 5.1. 2.5 Regulator not at fault. Check Rectifier per Test 3.0, 3.1 or static check per Test 6.0..