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Lister Petter LP612G2 vs Volvo Penta TAD843GE

The Lister Petter LP612G2 and Volvo Penta TAD843GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 358 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationLister Petter LP612G2Volvo Penta TAD843GE
Headline rating358 kVA358 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)286 kWe286 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)260 kWe260 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)308 kWe280 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)280 kWe254 kWe
Displacement7.7 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginUnited KingdomIndia