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I'm looking for any suggestions of model/brand small diesel engines from any kind of offroad, industrial use or salvage-(equipment, generators, boats or tractors) ~15hp--- upto around 25-28hp, with as short as reasonably possible LENGTH. I don't expect anyone to remember all these kinds of specs, so if anything comes to mind as reasonably compact or good power to weight, etc I'd appreciate it!

Air or water cooled, direct or indirect injection, but must be diesel. I would consider 13-16hp if I found the right deal on something, but 18-25hp or a little more would be great as well.

I wonder anyone has any thoughts on a few possible options or specific models to keep an eye out for used/salvage. Specifically: ANY 2cyl or super compact 3cyl diesels.

I keep looking for a f2L511?? Deutz air cooled.. or similar but haven't found anything yet. (I know, ancient). I've seen them on water pumps run forever. Seem to be lots of 3-4cyl Kubotas (in tractors) but I haven't seen a Kubota that fits my limited footprint yet locally. Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Yanmar (marine ex- 2gm20), whatever reefer / generator diesel engines are commonly used, if I'm sure there might be many others????

I have seen quite a few good posts about small diesel engines, swaps, diesel-electric hybrid setups, etc here on ecomodder over the years as a long time (mostly) lurker so I thought it wouldn't be too off topic. If there's a better place for this, please feel free to move it. Looking to find an engine first and then figure out what frame etc to use. I'm not going to be concerned with high speed, mostly 20-30mph max dirt and gravel.