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Caterpillar C9 vs John Deere 6090HFG06

The Caterpillar C9 and John Deere 6090HFG06 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 329 kVA. Displacement is 8.8 L versus 9 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C9John Deere 6090HFG06
Headline rating330 kVA328 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)264 kWe262 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)240 kWe237 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)300 kWe285 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)270 kWe258 kWe
Displacement8.8 L9 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3U.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Dry weight
OriginUSAUnited States