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Caterpillar C7.1 vs Lister Petter LP665G2

The Caterpillar C7.1 and Lister Petter LP665G2 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 165 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C7.1Lister Petter LP665G2
Headline rating165 kVA165 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)132 kWe132 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)120 kWe120 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)150 kWe145.2 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)135 kWe132 kWe
Displacement7 L
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage II
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom