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Baudouin 12M26G900/5 vs Caterpillar 3508

The Baudouin 12M26G900/5 and Caterpillar 3508 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 907 kVA. Displacement is 31.2 L versus 34.5 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 12M26G900/5Caterpillar 3508
Headline rating900 kVA913 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)720 kWe730 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)652 kWe660 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)900 kWe910 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)800 kWe820 kWe
Displacement31.2 L34.5 L
ConfigurationV12V8
Cylinders128
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedU.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginFranceUSA