Baudouin 8M21G3D3/6 vs Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1A
The Baudouin 8M21G3D3/6 and Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1A are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 650 kVA. Displacement is 16.8 L versus 18 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.
| Specification | Baudouin 8M21G3D3/6 | Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1A |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rating | 650 kVA | 650 kVA |
| Standby (50 Hz) | — | 520 kWe |
| Prime (50 Hz) | — | 473 kWe |
| Standby (60 Hz) | 520 kWe | 550 kWe |
| Prime (60 Hz) | 480 kWe | 500 kWe |
| Displacement | 16.8 L | 18 L |
| Configuration | V8 | L6 |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 |
| Rated speed | 1,800 RPM | 1,500 / 1,800 RPM |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions | Euro Stage IIIA | Unregulated |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |