“The Deuce” 2-71 Detroit Diesel Generator
Since 1986 Emerson & Matkin has been providing replacement parts, repair and rebuild services along with technical support for the EMERSON 2-71GM 12.5KW 15KW 20KW Generator sets. Whatever your needs are we can provide quick response and affordable pricing. We have every part available in new, used, repaired, rebuilt exchange or outright purchase. Visit us at www.emerson2-71gm.com.
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yes these are rebuilt. Thanks Jeff
obviously not new.but i hear that the rebuilds are better made with better parts.
what do they go up to like 8-71 or ??
the inline 2-71 detroit go up to 6-71
Thats great.
Railroad refer car generators. I ran a Witte refer generator for 20 years. 40,000 hr engine. cant get parts for it anymore. on my third Lister Petier.
We have had these last for 20 years between overhauls also. Instead of buying the Listers you need one of these. Thanks for your input. Jeff
Awesome genset, no doubt! I don’t need one and I still want one..lol Doing some math, I do know that the 8v71 detroit produced 318 horsepower, and I think something on the order of 950 lb feet of torque. So, if a “Deuce” can be de tuned to produce 20KW , that means roughly 30 horsepower. At that rate of detuning, the 8v71 would only produce 120 hp or so, so, running at 1200 rpm , I can see where the Deuce might well run for a decade non stop without wearing out.
can anyone tell me if its realistic to run say a 25kw deisel generator in a residental area without bothering the neighbors….?? provided the correct sound damping materials (ie. insulated shed with exhaust surrounding the genny)
The “Deuce” runs at 1200 rpm and produces 36HP,generations of power!
Hello are you going to be running this unit all the time or just for standby? If it’s standby you might setup a co-op with your neighbors to share your power at a reasonable cost and I would bet they will putup with the noise to have power, also we have silencer options for the “The Deuce”, is yours a detroit diesel? A brick enclosure works well, wood insulated like a big dog house or bales of hay or straw stacked around( I would only do this for diesel units). Hope this helps> Thanks Jeff
running 24/7… can the deuce safely power sensitive electronic equipment (ie. computers?) do you offer a noise silencing case for it? where are you located? thx
ps about my residental question: was more curious than serious about running it in a residental area–but the genny wouldnt be used in a residental area although im still interested in silencing it to the best of my abilities due to my 24/7 needs.
We have a silencer replaces the muffler your cost $472.01 and a enclosed trailor options I can e mail pictures and price, send your email and we are located in Pocatello ,Idaho USA
found your website – will contact u in future
Just like to add, that for 24/7 generator power you might want to consider propane or natural gas instead of diesel.
Do you get into other models of Detroit Diesel “71″ series engine generators, or just the 2-71 as shown here?
this is the unit used for decades in railroad refrigerator cars…they’re loud, they sling oil, and chug along almost forever..
We have 3-71 and 4-71 Detroit 30-40-50KW. Thanks Jeff
We have a silencer and also a enclosure that we developed that really knocks down the noise,also with some service the oil leaks are not a problem. The enclosure will be on our website with in the next 30 days. Thanks for the input
absolutely true…you also need to mention that these engines have removable liners and are almost infinitely rebuildable… Mr. Kettering cooked up a very good engine..
Thousands of units were designed and original built for the railroads providing power to refrigeration units by Emerson Detroit Diesel at Seattle WA plant on Marginal Way. The units are found all over the world. Most where built in the late 60’s and 70’s. Rock solid units, built by one of the most respected names in power generation. Note: Matkin is not part of the Emerson Detroit Diesel Family that designed and built these units. Quality of the power is dependant on voltage regulation. PGE
Your research should also indicate that Mr Jeff Matkin purchased the railroad generator set business from Tim Hess the new owner of Emerson Diesel in 1995 which is now Cascade Diesel. Also Matkin has been instrumental in keeping this genset package from the becoming obsolete. It is one thing to design and build a product and another to believe in and invest millions to keep it going. Thank you. Jeff Matkin
Do you ever get the rare 1-71 which is 1/2 of a Duece? There are some running ones out there and some here on YouTube. Hear one and you’ll go totally apeus over it.
I am familiar with the 1 lunger 1-71 and you are spot on , they are awesome….every now again I see one. Thanks Jeff
Beautiful gen set…Gotta love the DETROIT
My uncle has a semi that has the Detroit 8v71..it’s got over a million miles on it and still running strong…Detroits have definitely made their mark and they are certainly here to stay…Long Live DETROIT
I have a 3-53n 20kw gen set.
the bearing on the gen head has no grease fitting or oil cup.
have you seen one of these? I guess you pour oil into the bearing cavity?