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The ST-5 is a multipurpose external-combustion engine designed for those who either cannot obtain grid electricity easily and economically or have realized the uncertainty of total dependence on utilities to supply their power needs. Virtually any combustible material is a suitable fuel for the ST-5. Among various acceptable fuels are wood, wood pellets, husks and chaff, peanut shells, weeds and hay, cotton waste, other agro-byproducts, and natural gas. Rugged and reliable, the ST-5 has no spark plugs, carburetor or fuel injectors and is much quieter than than an internal combustion engine.

The ST-5 is an external combustion Stirling cycle engine which boasts:

• Over 5 HP Of Shaft Power At 650 RPM - Level power output over a range of speeds
• Multi-Fuel Operation - produce your own fuel and be truly energy independent
• No Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Distributor, Muffler, Injector - few failure modes
• Reliability - low maintenance and service requirements result from simplicity of design
• Quiet Operation - fuel is burned continuously outside of the engine so noise is minimal
• Little Pollution - minimal carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides
• Absence of Oil - no need to monitor and change oil
• Safety - no boiler or high pressures as with steam engines
• Long Life - high quality bearings, seal materials, & commitment to quality control
• User Serviceability - field repairable with basic tools and the service manual
• High Quality - backed by a one year parts replacements warranty