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Caterpillar C175-20 vs Weichai 16M55D3600E310

The Caterpillar C175-20 and Weichai 16M55D3600E310 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 3,975 kVA. Displacement is 107 L versus 88 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C175-20Weichai 16M55D3600E310
Headline rating3,900 kVA4,050 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)3,120 kWe3,240 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)2,800 kWe2,970 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)3,900 kWe3,240 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)3,500 kWe2,970 kWe
Displacement107 L88 L
ConfigurationV20V16
Cylinders2016
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA StationaryChina National Stage III / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesChina