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Caterpillar G3520 vs Jichai 9L26/32

The Caterpillar G3520 and Jichai 9L26/32 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Caterpillar G3520 is the higher-output unit (3,125 kVA vs 2,813 kVA). Displacement is 84.2 L versus 152.9 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar G3520Jichai 9L26/32
Headline rating3,125 kVA2,813 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)2,500 kWe2,250 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement84.2 L152.9 L
ConfigurationV20L9
Cylinders209
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA StationaryUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesChina