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Zichai Power Co., Ltd.

CSSC subsidiary specializing in medium/high-speed diesel and gas engines for marine and land-based power, based in Zibo, Shandong.

Manufacturer H00003
Zibo, Shandong, China · Main markets: China, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America

Company Profile

Zichai Power Co., Ltd. is a marine and industrial diesel engine manufacturer based in Zibo, Shandong, China. Established in 1956, the company specializes in medium-speed marine diesel engines and gas engines in the Z/ZC series from 300 to 3,000 kW, holding ISO 9001 certification and approvals from CCS, BV, LR, and NK. The factory employs more than 1,500 workers.

Zichai Power Co., Ltd. (淄柴动力有限公司, formerly Zibo Diesel Engine Co.) is a well-established Chinese manufacturer of medium and high-speed diesel engines, gas engines and generator sets. Located in Zibo, Shandong Province, the company was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

Core Products

  • Marine diesel engines: Z/ZC series medium-speed engines (300-3,000 kW), and high-speed diesel engines for patrol boats and workboats
  • Marine diesel generator sets for commercial vessels and naval ships
  • Gas engines and gensets for land-based distributed energy, biogas and natural gas applications
  • Special-purpose power units for railway, mining and construction machinery

Production Capacity

Zichai has an annual production capacity of over 3,000 engine units across its diesel and gas engine lines, supported by advanced CNC machining centers and automated assembly lines.

Key Markets

The company serves domestic shipyards, fishing fleet operators, inland waterway transport, land-based power generation and industrial customers. Export markets include Southeast Asia, Africa and South America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Zichai Power manufacture?

Zichai Power manufactures medium-speed marine diesel engines in the Z and ZC series covering 300–3,000 kW, high-speed diesel engines, and gas engines. Annual production capacity exceeds 3,000 units, making Zichai one of the larger-volume marine engine manufacturers in China.

What certifications does Zichai Power hold?

Zichai Power holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and type approvals from CCS, BV, LR, and NK, covering four major international classification societies and enabling supply to a broad range of internationally classed vessels.

How long has Zichai Power been manufacturing marine engines?

Founded in 1956, Zichai Power has accumulated more than 65 years of experience in marine diesel engine manufacturing. This long operating history supports a deep engineering knowledge base for the Z/ZC engine series and an annual production capacity of over 3,000 units.

Company Key Facts

Location
Zibo, Shandong, China
Company type
Manufacturer
Year established
1956
Employees (approx.)
1,500+
Typical customers
Shipyards, Fishing fleet operators, Inland waterway companies, Power plants, Industrial users
Export regions
Asia, Africa, South America

Certifications & Approvals

Class approvals

CCS

Quality & compliance

ISO 9001

Products & Markets

Main product scope

Medium-speed marine diesel engines (Z/ZC series, 300-3,000 kW)<br />
High-speed diesel engines for patrol boats and workboats<br />
Marine diesel generator sets<br />
Gas engines for distributed energy (natural gas, biogas)<br />
Special-purpose power units for railway and construction

Markets

China, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America

Classification & Categories

Engineering Strengths

  • Annual capacity 3,000+ engine units
  • Broad product range from 300 kW to 3,000 kW covering diverse applications
  • Gas engine technology for new energy and distributed power
  • Over 65 years of diesel engine manufacturing experience
  • CSC group R&D and technology sharing resources

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Selected Reference Projects

  • Marine gensets for Chinese coastal and inland commercial vessels
  • Fishing vessel main engines for South China Sea fleets
  • Natural gas gensets for industrial parks in Shandong
  • Biogas power generation for agricultural projects
  • Patrol boat engines for government agencies

Project names and end customers are not disclosed for confidentiality. Detailed references can be provided upon request.

Commercial & Delivery

Lead time
4-8 months
Incoterms
FOB, CIF
Payment terms
T/T, L/C
Documentation
Class certificates, GA drawings, test reports, operation manuals

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Hicool note:

Hicool perspective. Founded 1956, Zichai is a sweet-spot supplier for fishing fleets, inland waterway vessels, and small/medium workboats in price-sensitive emerging markets (Southeast Asia, Africa, South America). Its Z/ZC series (300-3,000 kW) covers exactly the bracket where Tier-1 European brands are 2-3x the price. We recommend Zichai when the buyer needs CCS-classed engines with proven service history but constrained budget. Engineering depth is solid for medium-speed; high-speed offerings are derivative. Spare-parts availability across SE Asia is a real strength — important for buyers without OEM-engineer access.

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