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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 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage III
Dry weight1110 kg
OriginChinaUnited Kingdom