SAE J1940-2012
Small Engine Power and Torque Rating Procedure

Standard No.

SAE J1940-2012

Release Date

2012

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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SAE J1940-2012

Scope

This SAE standard is applicable to small spark and compression ignition engines, having a maximum of 1.0 L sweep volume displacement, powering off-road applications such as lawn and garden, construction, general utility equipment, an doff-highway recreational vehicles. It is not intended to cover engines powering on-road vehicles, motorcycles, or boats.

SAE J1940-2012 Referenced Document

• SAE J1349-2011 Engine Power Test Code Spark Ignition and Compression ignition As Installed Net Power Rating
• SAE J1995-1995 Engine Power Test Code Spark Ignition and Compression ignition Gross power Rating

SAE J1940-2012 history

• 2012 SAE J1940-2012 Small Engine Power and Torque Rating Procedure
• 2002 SAE J1940-2002 Small Engine Power and Torque Rating Procedure
• 1989 SAE J1940-1989 Small Engine Power Rating Procedure@ Standard