Caterpillar CG260-12 vs Jichai 12V26/32
The Caterpillar CG260-12 and Jichai 12V26/32 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Caterpillar CG260-12 is the higher-output unit (4,166 kVA vs 3,750 kVA). Displacement is 204 L versus 203.9 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.
| Specification | Caterpillar CG260-12 | Jichai 12V26/32 |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rating | 4,166 kVA | 3,750 kVA |
| Standby (50 Hz) | — | — |
| Prime (50 Hz) | 3,333 kWe | 3,000 kWe |
| Standby (60 Hz) | — | — |
| Prime (60 Hz) | 3,000 kWe | — |
| Displacement | 204 L | 203.9 L |
| Configuration | V12 | V12 |
| Cylinders | 12 | 12 |
| Rated speed | 1,000 / 1,200 RPM | 1,000 RPM |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions | Unregulated | Unregulated |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| Origin | Germany | China |
Choosing between Caterpillar CG260-12 and Jichai 12V26/32
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 CG260-12 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.