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Caterpillar CG170B-16 vs Jichai L20V200ZLWd-2

The Caterpillar CG170B-16 and Jichai L20V200ZLWd-2 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Caterpillar CG170B-16 is the higher-output unit (2,300 kVA vs 2,125 kVA). Displacement is 70.8 L versus 160.2 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar CG170B-16Jichai L20V200ZLWd-2
Headline rating2,300 kVA2,125 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)1,840 kWe1,700 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement70.8 L160.2 L
ConfigurationV16V20
Cylinders1620
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasCoal Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginGermanyChina