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Cummins QSG12-G3 vs Lister Petter LP612EG3

The Cummins QSG12-G3 and Lister Petter LP612EG3 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 410 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins QSG12-G3Lister Petter LP612EG3
Headline rating409 kVA410 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)327 kWe328 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)296 kWe300 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)370 kWe328 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)340 kWe300 kWe
Displacement11.8 L11.8 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage III
Dry weight1110 kg
OriginChinaUnited Kingdom

Choosing between Cummins QSG12-G3 and Lister Petter LP612EG3

Use this comparison as an engineering shortlist, then confirm the complete generator package against load profile, voltage, 50/60 Hz frequency, duty class, emissions rules, cooling margin, altitude, ambient temperature, enclosure design, controller features, and alternator sizing. The Lister Petter LP612EG3 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.