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Baudouin 16M55G4000/5 vs Kohler KD83V16

The Baudouin 16M55G4000/5 and Kohler KD83V16 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. The Kohler KD83V16 is the higher-output unit (4,375 kVA vs 4,125 kVA). Displacement is 87.5 L versus 82.72 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 16M55G4000/5Kohler KD83V16
Headline rating4,125 kVA4,375 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)3,300 kWe3,500 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)3,000 kWe3,180 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)3,250 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)2,950 kWe
Displacement87.5 L82.72 L
ConfigurationV16V16
Cylinders1616
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedU.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginFranceFrance