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Baudouin 6M31G900/5 vs Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2

The Baudouin 6M31G900/5 and Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 900 kVA. Displacement is 18.5 L versus 23 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 6M31G900/5Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2
Headline rating900 kVA900 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)720 kWe720 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)640 kWe640 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement18.5 L23 L
ConfigurationL6V6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginFranceUnited Kingdom