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The Rehlko KDI‑TCQ 1903U3/26 is a compact, high-output diesel engine rated at 42 kW (56 hp) at 2600 rpm. It’s a strong choice for OEM machinery and industrial equipment that needs modern diesel performance in a packaging-friendly format, with a clearly defined variant code for accurate specification and replacement.
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Engine Series:
Industry Type:
Engine Speed:
Power kW:
Max Torque:
Emissions:
KDI Series
Industrial
2600 rpm
42
225 @ 1500rpm
US TIER 3 EQ
The Rehlko KDI‑TCQ 1903U3/26 is part of Rehlko’s KDI 1903 engine family and is rated at 42 kW (56 hp) @ 2600 rpm, making it well suited to compact equipment that needs confident working power without stepping up to a larger engine class. The KDI platform is widely specified across industrial and mobile applications, valued for its balance of performance, packaging efficiency, and long-term supportability.
For OEMs, the benefit is a modern diesel engine family with clear variant identification and well-established application coverage. For operators and service teams, it’s about predictable operation and a supportable lifecycle — with documentation, parts availability, and a variant code that helps keep procurement and maintenance aligned.
If you’re selecting this engine for a build, the most important step is confirming the integration package: cooling arrangement, intake/exhaust routing, mounting points, and electrical interfaces. Share your application and installation constraints and we’ll help confirm that 1903U3/26 is the correct match before you commit.
Engine Details
Information on the main core details of the engine
Engine Series

KDI Series

Industry Type

Industrial

Engine Perfomance
Engine Speed

2600 rpm

Power kW

42

Max Torque Nm

225 @ 1500rpm

Emissions Compliant
Emissions

US TIER 3 EQ

Design Features
SAE Connection

SAE4/7.5

Radiator

Yes

Fan

Yes

Technical Features
Aspiration

Turbo Aftercooled

Cylinders

3

Injection System

DI

Injection Equipment

HPCR

EGR

Yes

DOC

No

DPF

No

CAC

Yes

Physical Characteristics
Engine Length

598mm

Engine Width

530mm

Engine Height

726mm

Engine Weight

233kg (Dry)

Technical Documents

Technical Datasheet

Parts & Warranty

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Applications

The Rehlko KDI‑TCQ 1903U3/26 is a great fit for compact industrial and mobile machinery that needs 42 kW at 2600 rpm in a modern, packaging-friendly diesel engine. Typical applications include construction and utility equipment, industrial power units, pumps, compressors, and specialist OEM machinery where dependable output and serviceability are priorities.
In many builds, the key selection criteria are operating speed, duty cycle, and how the engine integrates with the machine’s cooling and electrical systems. Because several KDI 1903 variants sit close together on headline output, matching the exact variant code is essential for correct configuration and long-term support.
If you’re comparing multiple 1903 variants, we can help you choose the best-fit option by reviewing your duty profile, operating environment, and installation constraints.