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Yukon Power Systems is a new company formed in 2014? from the assets purchased by Hatton Engine and Generators, Inc. from Klassen Engine Company in Seattle. Klassen Engine Company  in Seattle enjoyed a sterling reputation during their 38 years in business. Yukon, in the tradition of the former owners, will continue providing marine and industrial engines, generators, parts and service for Mitsubishi Diesel Engines, Fiat Powertrain Marine and Industrial Engines, and Isuzu Diesel Engines. As an independent organization, but with the affiliation of the Hatton group of companies, including Nebar, Hill Machine, Hatton Fabrication, and the large parent company, the capabilities of Yukon Power Systems have greatly expanded. Hatton Marine will continue as a dealer for Yukon (formerly Klassen) Power Products.The existing dealer network for Klassen Engine’s products are converting to the Yukon brand. Additional dealers and service companies will be added throughout the West Coast, Alaska, and Canada to cover areas not currently serviced. New product lines are under development, and will be introduced in 2014.

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Klassen started marinizing Isuzu engines back in the early 60’s with the SUZIE brand name. Being one of the early pioneers in this field Klassen has been able to offer quality yet affordable Japanese marine diesel engines for both pleasure and commercial applications and being able to deal directly with the manufacture has allowed Klassen’s customers refrain from paying the middle man mark-ups felt by our completion’s customer base.

The SUZIE marine engine’s strength starts with its power source with high quality choices of Isuzu, Mitsubishi and Doosan models we offer a range of engines from 14 hp to 210 hp so we are sure we have your small to mid range engine requirements covered.

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History

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Klassen Diesel Sales Ltd. was founded in 1965 by Victor Klassen in Richmond, B.C.  Victor saw a need for dependable and fuel efficient marine engines and generator sets.  Isuzu Diesel Engines were imported, and Victor successfully designed a marinization of the engines.

Suzie® Diesel Engines, and Lecset® Generator Sets powered by Isuzu Diesel Engines quickly developed a reputation for quality and durability.  As the reputation grew, so did the customer base.  Remote Canadian fishing lodges, canneries, logging camps, and construction companies joined the list of Klassen customers.

In 1976, in response to demand from U.S. customers, Klassen opened a Seattle based branch, located in the Ballard area near Fishermen’s Terminal.  Victor constructed a modern shop and warehouse and  the success of the Seattle operation mirrored the Canadian operation.  Shortly after, a satellite branch was opened in Bellingham, WA.

1990 saw the opening of a branch near Victoria, on Vancouver Island in Saanichton, B.C.  This new shop and warehouse provided support for the multitude of commercial fisherman, logging camps, and boat builders located on Vancouver Island.

A restructuring of the manufacturing responsibilities of the branches for a more efficient operation, and partly due to improved transportation services led to the closure of the Bellingham plant in 2000.  The building was sold and machinery was moved to the other branches as needed.

1996 brought about a move of the corporate headquarters to a new 25,000 square foot facility in Delta, B.C., located in the Tilbury Business Park.  The new facility offered improved manufacturing capability, more space for the parts department, improved office facilities, a larger yard, and improved parking.

A new engine line was added in 1999, Doosan (formally known as Daewoo) Diesel Engines.  Doosan built engines for Isuzu and MAN for twenty years.  These engines had been sold in construction equipment and forklifts in the U.S. for fifteen years.

2003 saw the addition of Mitsubishi Diesel Engines to Klassen’s production of generator sets and small marine propulsion engines.  All the Mitsubishi Engine models offered by Klassen are Tier II and CARB certified.

In 2006, FPT marine engines (formally Iveco Motors North America) appointed Klassen Diesel Sales of Delta, B.C. the FPT Marine Engine Distributor for Western Canada.

Klassen’s philosophy is to support products sold.  Customers cannot afford downtime.  Thus, Klassen maintains one of the largest inventories of Isuzu and Daewoo Diesel Engine parts in North America.  Additionally, service technicians are available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Isuzu Diesel Engines, Isuzu Marine Engines, FPT Marine Diesel Engines, Daewoo Diesel Engines, Doosan Diesel Engines, Mitsubishi Diesel Engines are built into custom marine or industrial power systems by Klassen.  Klassen’s “Lecset®” Generators have earned a reputation for being dependable and long-lived, while operating economically.  Klassen’s “Suzie®” Marine Engines power all sorts of vessels, ranging from water taxis at Vancouver, B.C.’s inner harbor to salmon seiners and tenders in the rugged waters of Alaska, trollers in S.E. Alaska, tuna boats off Hawaii, and squidders off California.

Klassen pioneered marinization of the Isuzu Diesel Engines in North America, and has been building Isuzu Diesel Power Systems for over 40 years.  Isuzu Engines range from 10 HP to 700 HP.  Isuzu generator sets range from 5 kW to 99 kW.

FPT Marine Diesel Engines are available at all locations now.  Klassen is the FPT Marine Engine Distributor for Western Canada. FPT’s factory built marine engines range 100 to 900 HP.

Mitsubishi engines from 8 HP to 70 HP are offered in marine or land-based generator sets ranging from 4 kW to 40 kW.  Klassen offers quality power systems with unmatched product support.

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Specifications For Suzie
4-Stroke Cycle Diesel Marine Engines

Click on Links for Model Pages with Spec Sheets, Manuals, etc.

TABLE KEY:
CYL = Cylinder Configuration-Number-Liner: IL = Vertical In-Line, D = Dry Liner, P = Parent Bore
RATING: INT = Intermittent, CON = Continuous
ASP: N = Naturally Aspirated, T = Turbocharged,
KW = Kilowatts, BHP = Brake Horsepower, MHP = Metric Horsepower, ? = Not Published?
@RPM = Power Ratings @ Revolutions Per Minute
YEARS MFR’D: Beginning-Ending, Trailing  –  (Dash) without an Ending Date = Still in Production

Table Under Development

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Duty Ratings

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Contact Information

Yukon Power Systems
4735 Shilshole Ave. N.W.
Seattle, WA 98107
Toll Free: 1- 888.784.0148
Telephone:
Fax Line:
Website: www.yukonpowersystems.com

CANADA – Vancouver, BC
Klassen Diesel Sales Ltd.
101 – 7187 Progress Way
Delta BC V4G 1K8
Toll Free: 1-866-940-6400
Telephone:(604) 940-6400
Fax Line: (604) 940-6500
Website: www.klassenengine.com
Contact Form:
Email: delta#klassenengine.com
Parts Email: tonyp#klassenengine.com
Service Email: norm#klassenengine.com

CANADA – Victoria, BC
Klassen Diesel Sales Ltd. > OoB?
6701 Oldfield Road
Saanichton BC V8M 2A1
Toll Free:
Telephone: (250) 652-6655
Fax Line: (250) 652-6655
Website: www.klassenengine.com
Contact Form:
Email: victoria#klassenengine.com

USA – Seattle, WA
Klassen Engine Co. > Yukon Power Systems (Hatton) in 2014?
1538 NW 50th St
Seattle WA  98107
Toll Free: 1-888-784-0148
Telephone:
Fax Line: (206) 783-6811
Website: www.klassenengine.com
Contact Form:
Email: seattle#klassenengine.com
USA – Blaine & Mount Vernon, WA  (? Bellingham, WA?)
Klassen Diesel Sales Ltd.? > OoB?
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Telephone: (360) 202-0689
Fax Line:
Website: www.klassenengine.com
Contact Form:
Email: david#klassenengine.com

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