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Caterpillar C9 vs VMAN D11A1

The Caterpillar C9 and VMAN D11A1 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 330 kVA. Displacement is 8.8 L versus 10.964 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C9VMAN D11A1
Headline rating330 kVA329 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)264 kWe263 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)240 kWe239 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)300 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)270 kWe
Displacement8.8 L10.964 L
ConfigurationL6V6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUSAChina