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Kawasaki KG-18 vs Wärtsilä 16V34SG

The Kawasaki KG-18 and Wärtsilä 16V34SG are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 9,769 kVA. Displacement is 610.7 L versus 581.2 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationKawasaki KG-18Wärtsilä 16V34SG
Headline rating9,750 kVA9,788 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)7,800 kWe7,830 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)7,500 kWe7,491 kWe
Displacement610.7 L581.2 L
ConfigurationV18V16
Cylinders1816
Rated speed750 / 900 RPM750 / 900 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginJapanFinland