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John Deere 6136CG440 vs SDEC 12GTAA27-G34

The John Deere 6136CG440 and SDEC 12GTAA27-G34 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 567 kVA. Displacement is 13.6 L versus 27 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 6136CG440SDEC 12GTAA27-G34
Headline rating564 kVA569 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)451 kWe455 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)406 kWe413 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)444 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)400 kWe
Displacement13.6 L27 L
ConfigurationL6V12
Cylinders612
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Final Tier 4China National Stage III / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesChina

Choosing between John Deere 6136CG440 and SDEC 12GTAA27-G34

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 SDEC 12GTAA27-G34 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.