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Caterpillar CG170B-20 vs Jichai 9L26/32

The Caterpillar CG170B-20 and Jichai 9L26/32 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 2,844 kVA. Displacement is 88.5 L versus 152.9 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar CG170B-20Jichai 9L26/32
Headline rating2,875 kVA2,813 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)2,300 kWe2,250 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)2,300 kWe
Displacement88.5 L152.9 L
ConfigurationV20L9
Cylinders209
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginGermanyChina