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Niigata 12V28AGS vs Waukesha 275GL+ 16V

The Niigata 12V28AGS and Waukesha 275GL+ 16V are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Niigata 12V28AGS is the higher-output unit (5,000 kVA vs 4,520 kVA). Displacement is 288 L versus 285 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationNiigata 12V28AGSWaukesha 275GL+ 16V
Headline rating5,000 kVA4,520 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)4,000 kWe3,616 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement288 L285 L
ConfigurationV12V16
Cylinders1216
Rated speed750 RPM1,000 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginJapanUnited States