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Cummins QSG12-G4 vs Volvo Penta TAD1355GE

The Cummins QSG12-G4 and Volvo Penta TAD1355GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 457 kVA. Displacement is 11.8 L versus 12.8 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins QSG12-G4Volvo Penta TAD1355GE
Headline rating455 kVA459 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)364 kWe367 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)333 kWe334 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)418 kWe353 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)383 kWe323 kWe
Displacement11.8 L12.8 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-cooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight1110 kg
OriginChinaSweden