ZHONGCHAI · Technical resources
Clarify the configuration. Compare the offer.
Start with your loads, site conditions and supply scope. If the power is uncertain, prepare an equipment list first.
Start with your question
Prime vs standby power: which rating should you use?
Define the operating duty before comparing power. Equal kVA figures do not necessarily mean equal sustained capability.
Read guide →02kW and kVA: how to compare generator power
Understand active power, apparent power and power factor with a worked example before matching a generator to your equipment.
Read guide →03Motor starting loads: why running power is not enough
For pumps, compressors and other motor loads, check both steady operation and the starting transient.
Read guide →0450 Hz vs 60 Hz: what should you confirm before ordering?
Check equipment nameplates and site supply requirements before selecting frequency. Equal voltage or kVA does not make 50 Hz and 60 Hz interchangeable.
Read guide →05Generator voltage and phases: checking 400 V, 230 V and your loads
Confirm voltage, phases, frequency and load distribution together instead of choosing on total kVA alone.
Read guide →06Automatic transfer switches: what happens during an outage?
Understand utility-to-generator transfer and confirm the switch, controls, installation and supply scope.
Read guide →01 / Buying guides & technical resources
Read by purchasing stage
Choosing a Diesel Generator for an African Project: Loads, kVA and Site Conditions
Build a generator load list, compare prime and standby ratings, confirm voltage and frequency, and prepare a quotation for hot, dusty or high-altitude sites.
Read guide →Shipping & handoverShipping a Diesel Generator to Africa: What to Confirm with Your China Forwarder
Prepare a generator collection in China: agree EXW responsibilities, confirm packed dimensions, check documents and record the handover to your forwarder.
Read guide →After-sales & sparesGenerator After-Sales Support in Africa: Warranty, Spare Parts and Handover
Clarify generator warranty scope, commissioning responsibilities, compatible spare parts, maintenance records and the information needed for a support request.
Read guide →100 kVA selection exampleHow to Choose a 100 kVA Weichai-Powered Diesel Generator: 80 kW Buying Guide
Choose a 100 kVA Weichai-powered generator: 80 kW at 0.8 power factor, load sizing, silent or open frame, fuel consumption, quotations and an inquiry checklist.
Read guide →Technical resourcesHow to Compare Diesel Generator Quotations from China: A Checklist for Importers
Compare diesel generator quotations from China: engine, alternator, duty ratings, electrical requirements, ATS, EXW collection and commercial terms.
Read guide →Technical resourcesDiesel Generator Imports to Kenya: What Buyers Confirm Before Ordering
Real Kenya delivery records, configuration points, the EXW handover sequence and what to confirm with your clearing agent before ordering a diesel generator.
Read guide →Technical resourcesBuying Diesel Generators for Resale: Planning Your First Order from China
Plan your first generator import order for resale: choose configurations, check quantities and batch readiness, and prepare parts and customer documents.
Read guide →Technical resourcesDiesel Generator Factory Tests: What to Check Before Shipment
Request a test record tied to your generator: identity, test scope, load conditions, measured results, unresolved issues and the evidence to check before collection.
Read guide →Technical resourcesBuying a Used Diesel Generator from China: Inspection and Risk Checks
Identify the unit, check hour and service records, agree an inspection, and document condition, warranty and EXW scope before buying a used diesel generator in China.
Read guide →02 / Technical resources
Prepare these details before an inquiry
Equipment & loads
Equipment, quantities, nameplate photos, simultaneous loads and starting methods.
Site & operation
Installation town, voltage, frequency, phases, operating hours and environment.
Supply & delivery
Silent / open type, ATS, quantity, destination and required delivery date.
03 / Start an inquiry
Need help confirming the configuration?
Submit your requirements, then discuss a matching configuration using your equipment list.