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Cummins NTA855-G4 vs Lister Petter LP612EG2

The Cummins NTA855-G4 and Lister Petter LP612EG2 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 387 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins NTA855-G4Lister Petter LP612EG2
Headline rating388 kVA385 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)310 kWe308 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)280 kWe280 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)328 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)300 kWe
Displacement14 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage III
Dry weight
OriginChinaUnited Kingdom