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Baudouin 6M16G250/5 vs Caterpillar 3306

The Baudouin 6M16G250/5 and Caterpillar 3306 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 250 kVA. Displacement is 9.6 L versus 10.5 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 6M16G250/5Caterpillar 3306
Headline rating250 kVA250 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)200 kWe200 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)184 kWe180 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)250 kWe250 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)227 kWe225 kWe
Displacement9.6 L10.5 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedU.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginFranceUSA