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Baudouin 8M21G5D3/5 vs Volvo Penta TWD1652GE

The Baudouin 8M21G5D3/5 and Volvo Penta TWD1652GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 661 kVA. Displacement is 16.8 L versus 16.1 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBaudouin 8M21G5D3/5Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
Headline rating660 kVA661 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)528 kWe529 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)480 kWe480 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement16.8 L16.1 L
ConfigurationV8L6
Cylinders86
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIAEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight
OriginFranceSweden