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Baudouin 8M21G5D3/5 vs Liebherr D9508

The Baudouin 8M21G5D3/5 and Liebherr D9508 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 660 kVA. Displacement is 16.8 L versus 16.2 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 8M21G5D3/5Liebherr D9508
Headline rating660 kVA660 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)528 kWe528 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)480 kWe475.2 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement16.8 L16.2 L
ConfigurationV8V8
Cylinders88
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIAEuro Stage V
Dry weight
OriginFranceSwitzerland