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Bergen B36:45V16 vs Kawasaki KG-18

The Bergen B36:45V16 and Kawasaki KG-18 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Bergen B36:45V16 is the higher-output unit (11,838 kVA vs 9,750 kVA). Displacement is 732.9 L versus 610.7 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationBergen B36:45V16Kawasaki KG-18
Headline rating11,838 kVA9,750 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)9,470 kWe7,800 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)7,500 kWe
Displacement732.9 L610.7 L
ConfigurationV16V18
Cylinders1618
Rated speed750 RPM750 / 900 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight150000 kg
OriginNorwayJapan