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Cummins QSB7-G5 vs Lister Petter LP689EG1

The Cummins QSB7-G5 and Lister Petter LP689EG1 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 220 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins QSB7-G5Lister Petter LP689EG1
Headline rating220 kVA220 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)176 kWe176 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)160 kWe160 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)200 kWe196 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)180 kWe180 kWe
Displacement6.7 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage III
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom