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Deutz TCG 2015 V8 vs Generac SG230

The Deutz TCG 2015 V8 and Generac SG230 are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 287 kVA. Displacement is 15.9 L versus 14.2 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationDeutz TCG 2015 V8Generac SG230
Headline rating285 kVA288 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)
Standby (60 Hz)230 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)228 kWe207 kWe
Displacement15.9 L14.2 L
ConfigurationV8L6
Cylinders86
Rated speed1,800 RPM1,800 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedU.S. EPA Stationary
Dry weight
OriginGermanyUnited States

Choosing between Deutz TCG 2015 V8 and Generac SG230

Use this comparison as an engineering shortlist, then confirm the complete generator package against load profile, voltage, 50/60 Hz frequency, duty class, emissions rules, cooling margin, altitude, ambient temperature, enclosure design, controller features, and alternator sizing. The Generac SG230 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.