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Caterpillar C175-16 vs Yuchai YC16VC3600-D31

The Caterpillar C175-16 and Yuchai YC16VC3600-D31 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 3,000 kVA. Displacement is 85.6 L versus 105.558 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C175-16Yuchai YC16VC3600-D31
Headline rating3,000 kVA3,000 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)2,400 kWe2,400 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)2,180 kWe2,200 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)3,000 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)2,725 kWe
Displacement85.6 L105.558 L
ConfigurationV16V16
Cylinders1616
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Final Tier 4China National Stage III / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesChina