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Caterpillar G3616 vs Jichai 16V26/32

The Caterpillar G3616 and Jichai 16V26/32 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Jichai 16V26/32 is the higher-output unit (5,000 kVA vs 4,375 kVA). Displacement is 295.5 L versus 271.8 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar G3616Jichai 16V26/32
Headline rating4,375 kVA5,000 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)3,500 kWe4,000 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement295.5 L271.8 L
ConfigurationV16V16
Cylinders1616
Rated speed1,000 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA StationaryUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesChina