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Jichai 16V26/32 vs Waukesha 275GL+ 16V

The Jichai 16V26/32 and Waukesha 275GL+ 16V are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Jichai 16V26/32 is the higher-output unit (5,000 kVA vs 4,520 kVA). Displacement is 271.8 L versus 285 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJichai 16V26/32Waukesha 275GL+ 16V
Headline rating5,000 kVA4,520 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)4,000 kWe3,616 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement271.8 L285 L
ConfigurationV16V16
Cylinders1616
Rated speed1,000 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginChinaUnited States