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Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA vs SDEC SC13E500D2

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA and SDEC SC13E500D2 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 420 kVA. Displacement is 12.1 L versus 13 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationDetroit Diesel 8V-92TASDEC SC13E500D2
Headline rating420 kVA420 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)336 kWe336 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)304 kWe305 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)410 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)370 kWe
Displacement12.1 L13 L
ConfigurationV8L6
Cylinders86
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedChina National Stage II / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUSAChina