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Caterpillar G3520 vs Jenbacher J616

The Caterpillar G3520 and Jenbacher J616 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Jenbacher J616 is the higher-output unit (3,346 kVA vs 3,125 kVA). Displacement is 84.2 L versus 99.8 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar G3520Jenbacher J616
Headline rating3,125 kVA3,346 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)2,500 kWe2,677 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement84.2 L99.8 L
ConfigurationV20V16
Cylinders2016
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA StationaryUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesAustria