Some of the major diesel engine manufacturers include: Cummins: An American company that produces diesel engines for a wide range of applications, including on-highway trucks, buses, and off-highway equipment. Caterpillar: An American company that produces diesel engines for heavy equipment, power generation, and marine applications. Detroit Diesel: An American company that produces diesel engines for on-highway trucks, buses, and off-highway equipment. John Deere: An American company that produces diesel engines for agricultural and construction equipment. Volvo Penta: A Swedish company that ..read more

There are two main types of diesel engines: Two-stroke diesel engines: A two-stroke diesel engine completes the four-stroke combustion cycle in two strokes of the piston. In this type of engine, the intake, compression, power and exhaust take place in two strokes of the piston, this design is relatively simple, lightweight, and compact. They are less common than four-stroke diesel engines and are typically used in smaller applications such as portable generators, outboard motors, and some light-duty trucks. They have a higher power density compared to four-stroke diesel engines, but they are ..read more