PSI’s 6.0-liter industrial mobile engine receives certifications

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board certified Power Solutions International’s (PSI) 6.0-liter gasoline-powered industrial mobile engine.

The certifications cover mobile, non-road emission regulations for constant speed operation. The 6.0-liter industrial mobile engine is a fully integrated drop-in solution delivering notable performance and fuel efficiency characteristics, according to the company. The engine delivers 174 hp of power at 2,900 rpm and peak torque of 315 foot-pounds at 2,900 rpm.

“Built on the GM ‘LS’ platform, the new PSI industrial 6.0-liter engine will provide PSI’s industrial customers with access to a next-generation V8,” says Brandon R. Higgins, PSI’s vice president of industrial OEM sales, in a company press release. “OEMs can expect a higher output, higher quality and more efficient engine, with customer convenience configurations in mind.”

Planned offerings include open and closed power units, as well as a liquid propane version expected later this year.

“We are proud of this development and excited to offer this solution to our many customers,” Higgins adds.

PSI’s industrial mobile engines are used globally in applications including material handling, construction, industrial sweeping, aircraft ground support, arbor care and mining.

PSI works in the alternative fuel engine space and designs, engineers and manufactures emission-certified engines and power systems. The company touts a fuel-agnostic strategy in customizing engines to run on a wide variety of fuels, including propane, natural gas, gasoline, diesel and biofuels.