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June 14, 2022

How to run a quick diagnosis of your diesel generator?

Your generator is your most reliable partner in business, it powers your operations for maximum uptime and ensure that you’re able to meet the demands of your customers. However in that rare occasion, your engine may have stopped running and you need a quick diagnosis to identify the problem. Below is a checklist to help get you going.
May 20, 2022

Should you consider Aftermarket/Generic Spare Parts?

Aftermarket spare parts, Yay or Nay?? There have been a lot of queries around what are the pros and cons of aftermarket / generic spare parts? And if one should use genuine spare parts or generic ones? After all you’ve spent so much on your equipment, the costs of maintenance and replacing spare parts eventually adds up. What are aftermarket spare parts? Aftermarket spare parts, or generic spare parts are parts that are made by 3rd party companies that are not your equipment original manufacturer(OEMs). However, they are not used parts and most of the time are brand new spare parts sold by 3rd party companies.
May 2, 2022

Difference between 2 strokes and 4 strokes Kubota engines

A four stroke cycle engine is an internal combustion engine that utilizes four distinct piston strokes (intake, compression, power and exhaust) to complete. The piston makes two complete passes in the cylinder to complete one operating cycle. An operating cycle requires two revolutions (720 °) of the crankshaft. The four stroke cycle engine is the most common type of small engine. A four stroke cycle engine in one operating cycle consists of, including intake, compression, ignition, power, and exhaust strokes.
April 9, 2022

What is a Generator?

A generator is a device that transforms mechanical or chemical energy into electrical energy to provide portable power to operations or to prevent discontinuity of activities during a power outage. In particular, a diesel generator is the combination of a diesel engine with an electric generator to generate electrical energy. A generating set (genset) comes in various sizes, packaged to meet different needs, set sizes range from 8 to 50 kVA single phase or three phase for use in homes, shops, and office, with the larger industrial generators, up to 2500kVA are used. At Kubota, we provide a wide range of gensets to meet your business needs.