Pneumatic, hydraulic and spring engine starters
Non-electric starting solutions for diesel and gas engines, engineered for the world’s most demanding industrial environments.
Powerstart manufactures three families of non-electric engine starting systems: pneumatic, hydraulic, and spring. Each is engineered for specific applications, engine sizes, and operating conditions, with solutions for diesel and gas engines from 1 to 80 litres.
Our systems are trusted across oil and gas, marine, mining, power generation, and fire pump applications, where reliable starting in harsh, remote, or hazardous conditions is non-negotiable. Not sure which solution fits your engine? Try our Solution Finder.
Pneumatic Starter Models
Compressed air drives our pneumatic starters, delivering powerful, repeatable starts for engines up to 80 litres. View the pneumatic range.
Model
Engine size
Jetstream 4
Up to 15 litres
Jetstream 5
Up to 80 litres
Hydraulic starter models
Energy-dense and compact, hydraulic starters deliver fast starts for diesel engines up to 12 litres. View the hydraulic range.
Model
Max Engine Size
Max Torque
M10
1-4 litres
30 Nm
M16
1-5 litres
40 Nm
M22
3-8 litres
66 Nm
M28
4-12 litres
84 Nm
M33
TBC
100 Nm
M38
TBC
124 Nm
M66
TBC
216 Nm
Spring starter models
Fully mechanical, fully independent. Spring starters provide reliable manual starting for diesel engines up to 12 litres. View the spring range.
Model
Max Engine Size
Max Torque
S20
1-4 litres
30 Nm
S30
1-5 litres
40 Nm
S40
3-8 litres
66 Nm
S50
4-12 litres
84 Nm
S60
4-12 litres
84 Nm
S70
4-12 litres
84 Nm
Advantages
Independence from electrical power
Non-electric starting eliminates the failure points of battery and mains-dependent systems, delivering reliable starts in remote, hazardous, or emergency conditions.
Built for critical applications
Field-proven across offshore platforms, merchant vessels, mining sites, fire suppression systems, and standby power. See real-world examples in our case studies.
Standards compliance built in
Available with ATEX, IECEx, and NFPA20 compliant configurations to meet the regulatory requirements of your industry and region. Bespoke systems available where standard products don’t fit.
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