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Lister Petter LP625EG5 vs PSI 20L-D

The Lister Petter LP625EG5 and PSI 20L-D are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 817 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationLister Petter LP625EG5PSI 20L-D
Headline rating820 kVA813 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)656 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)600 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)650 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement19.62 L
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIU.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight2110 kg
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States

Choosing between Lister Petter LP625EG5 and PSI 20L-D

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 Lister Petter LP625EG5 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.