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Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2 vs John Deere 6068HFG82

The Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2 and John Deere 6068HFG82 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 169 kVA. Displacement is 5.9 L versus 6.8 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins 6BTAA5.9-G2John Deere 6068HFG82
Headline rating169 kVA168 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)135 kWe134 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)108 kWe121 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)145 kWe136 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)116 kWe123 kWe
Displacement5.9 L6.8 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight
OriginChinaUnited States