Lister Petter has an enviable reputation as one of the last great bastions of British engineering. A reputation built through over 144 years of trading history. Our engines and generating sets can be found on every continent and in almost every country in the World.

Once the workhorse of the British Empire, the Lister Petter name is now synonymous with quality, reliability and durability all because of the unparalleled performance of the diesel and gas engines the company manufactures. As a company we are proud that we remain true to those values and at all times seek to provide exemplary levels of personalised customer service.

Lister Petter engines are adapted to a diverse range of applications including generating sets, pumps, agricultural machinery, construction plant and emergency equipment operating reliably in all conceivable ambient conditions. From the freezing sub-zero temperatures of China and Northern Russia, to the scorching heat of the deserts in the Middle East, India and the vast plains of Africa.

Our award winning engineering department prides itself on innovation in the research and the development of new products. The range of engines and generating sets continues to expand, and our engineers ensure we continue to have an offering of reliable and easy to maintain products suitable for all climates and a wide range of applications.

The customer is at the forefront of everything we do, with multi-lingual, highly trained staff situated in offices, service support centres and regional headquarters set up all over the globe, ready to help 24 hours a day. Our aim is to make it easier for you to do business.