Caterpillar CG170B-12 vs PUSH PUSH1300GW
The Caterpillar CG170B-12 and PUSH PUSH1300GW are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Caterpillar CG170B-12 is the higher-output unit (1,725 kVA vs 1,625 kVA). The table below compares their full specifications side by side.
| Specification | Caterpillar CG170B-12 | PUSH PUSH1300GW |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rating | 1,725 kVA | 1,625 kVA |
| Standby (50 Hz) | — | — |
| Prime (50 Hz) | 1,380 kWe | 1,300 kWe |
| Standby (60 Hz) | — | — |
| Prime (60 Hz) | — | — |
| Displacement | 53.1 L | — |
| Configuration | V12 | V8 |
| Cylinders | 12 | 8 |
| Rated speed | 1,500 RPM | 1,500 RPM |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Coal Gas |
| Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions | Unregulated | Unregulated |
| Dry weight | — | 32000 kg |
| Origin | Germany | China |
Choosing between Caterpillar CG170B-12 and PUSH PUSH1300GW
Use this comparison as an engineering shortlist, then confirm the complete generator package against load profile, voltage, 50/60 Hz frequency, duty class, emissions rules, cooling margin, altitude, ambient temperature, enclosure design, controller features, and alternator sizing. The Caterpillar CG170B-12 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.