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John Deere 6090CG550 vs Volvo Penta TAD842GE

The John Deere 6090CG550 and Volvo Penta TAD842GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 335 kVA. Displacement is 9 L versus 7.7 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 6090CG550Volvo Penta TAD842GE
Headline rating336 kVA334 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)269 kWe267 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)243 kWe243 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)288 kWe267 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)261 kWe243 kWe
Displacement9 L7.7 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesIndia