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Caterpillar G3520H vs Jenbacher J616

The Caterpillar G3520H 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 G3520HJenbacher J616
Headline rating3,125 kVA3,346 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)2,500 kWe2,677 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)2,490 kWe
Displacement84.2 L99.8 L
ConfigurationV20V16
Cylinders2016
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA StationaryUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesAustria