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Cummins 6CTA8.3-G1 vs Lister Petter LP689G1

The Cummins 6CTA8.3-G1 and Lister Petter LP689G1 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 226 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins 6CTA8.3-G1Lister Petter LP689G1
Headline rating225 kVA227 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)180 kWe181.5 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)145 kWe165 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)198 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)180 kWe
Displacement8.3 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage II
Dry weight
OriginChinaUnited Kingdom