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Detroit Diesel 16V149 vs VMAN D30B3

The Detroit Diesel 16V149 and VMAN D30B3 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 1,031 kVA. Displacement is 39.1 L versus 29.235 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationDetroit Diesel 16V149VMAN D30B3
Headline rating1,038 kVA1,024 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)830 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)750 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)1,000 kWe819 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)910 kWe743 kWe
Displacement39.1 L29.235 L
ConfigurationV16V16
Cylinders1616
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginUSAChina