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Caterpillar C9.3 vs Lister Petter LP612EG1

The Caterpillar C9.3 and Lister Petter LP612EG1 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 342 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C9.3Lister Petter LP612EG1
Headline rating344 kVA340 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)275 kWe272 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)250 kWe250 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)330 kWe308 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)300 kWe280 kWe
Displacement9.3 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage III
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom