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Caterpillar 3616 vs Daihatsu 8DK-36e

The Caterpillar 3616 and Daihatsu 8DK-36e are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. The Caterpillar 3616 is the higher-output unit (7,150 kVA vs 5,431 kVA). Displacement is 295.5 L versus 391 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar 3616Daihatsu 8DK-36e
Headline rating7,150 kVA5,431 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)5,720 kWe4,345 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)5,200 kWe3,997.4 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)5,320 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)4,840 kWe
Displacement295.5 L391 L
ConfigurationV16L8
Cylinders168
Rated speed1,000 / 1,200 RPM600 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesJapan