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John Deere 3029HFG89 vs Yanmar 4TNV98T-GGE

The John Deere 3029HFG89 and Yanmar 4TNV98T-GGE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 47 kVA. Displacement is 2.9 L versus 3.119 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 3029HFG89Yanmar 4TNV98T-GGE
Headline rating46 kVA47 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)37 kWe37.3 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)33 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)39 kWe45.1 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)36 kWe
Displacement2.9 L3.119 L
ConfigurationL3L4
Cylinders34
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesJapan

Choosing between John Deere 3029HFG89 and Yanmar 4TNV98T-GGE

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 Yanmar 4TNV98T-GGE has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.