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Cummins QSK38-G8 vs Lister Petter LP625EG5

The Cummins QSK38-G8 and Lister Petter LP625EG5 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 821 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCummins QSK38-G8Lister Petter LP625EG5
Headline rating821 kVA820 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)657 kWe656 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)591 kWe600 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement37.7 L
ConfigurationV12
Cylinders12
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2Euro Stage III
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom