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Baudouin 6M21G390/6 vs Liebherr D946

The Baudouin 6M21G390/6 and Liebherr D946 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 484 kVA. Displacement is 12.6 L versus 12 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 6M21G390/6Liebherr D946
Headline rating488 kVA480 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)384 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)345.6 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)390 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)350 kWe
Displacement12.6 L12 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage V
Dry weight
OriginFranceSwitzerland

Choosing between Baudouin 6M21G390/6 and Liebherr D946

Use this comparison as an engineering shortlist, then confirm the complete generator package against load profile, voltage, 50/60 Hz frequency, duty class, emissions rules, cooling margin, altitude, ambient temperature, enclosure design, controller features, and alternator sizing. The Baudouin 6M21G390/6 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.