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Caterpillar C9.3 vs John Deere 6090HF484

The Caterpillar C9.3 and John Deere 6090HF484 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 344 kVA. Displacement is 9.3 L versus 9 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C9.3John Deere 6090HF484
Headline rating344 kVA344 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)275 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)250 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)330 kWe275 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)300 kWe249 kWe
Displacement9.3 L9 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight
OriginUSAUnited States