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Caterpillar C9.3 vs Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2

The Caterpillar C9.3 and Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 344 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C9.3Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2
Headline rating344 kVA344 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)275 kWe275 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)250 kWe249 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)330 kWe296 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)300 kWe267 kWe
Displacement9.3 L9.3 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Dry weight——
OriginUSAUnited Kingdom
Caterpillar C9.3 full specs →Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2 full specs →

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