RELIABLE POWER GENERATION
SDEC was founded in 1947 and is a diesel engine manufacturer. They are ISO9001, QS9000 and TS16949 certified, which is testament to their quality and reliability.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SDEC 338kW Diesel Engine
Powerful Performance
The SDEC 6ETAA11.8-G21 leverages its massive 11.8L displacement alongside an advanced air-to-air aftercooler. By forcing chilled, dense air into the combustion chambers, preventing voltage dips and frequency instability when high demand equipment, machinery or pumping stations kick in simultaneously.
Built for Critical Infrastructure
Designed to survive the severe grid instabilities and high ambient temperatures typical of Sub-Saharan operations, this engine relies on a durable dry-liner block layout. The inclusion of a standardised SAE No. 1 flywheel housing and a heavy duty 24V starting setup ensures the unit fires up immediately during critical blackouts, safeguarding operations that require runtime continuity.
Reliability and Low Complexity
Cast from high strength iron with an integrated cylinder head, this 11.8L block is engineered to handle demanding load cycles. The 4-valve configuration ensures precise fuel atomisation and steady torque output, making it highly dependable for regional generator assemblers and engineers supporting manufacturing lines and agricultural hubs. By using integrated parts to reduce the total component count, the engine eliminates unnecessary mechanical failure points, which simplifies on-site servicing and keeps long-term operating costs down.
Core Technical Specifications
Optimised Combustion: The 4-valve layout and integrated head use top tier international components to improve thermal distribution and extend the working lifespan of the block.
Strict Quality Control: Manufactured under the strict quality of SAIC Motor and verified by world class German automotive production systems to ensure exceptional build consistency.
Cold Start Reliability: Fires up instantly without an intake pre-heater in temperatures as low as -10°C, and down to -30°C when equipped with an auxiliary heating device.
Stage II Compliance: Engineered to meet Off-Road Stage II emission standards, ensuring a cleaner fuel burn and highly efficient consumption profiles.
