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Niigata 18V28AGS vs Wärtsilä 16V34SG

The Niigata 18V28AGS and Wärtsilä 16V34SG are both natural gas generator engines in a similar power class. The Wärtsilä 16V34SG is the higher-output unit (9,788 kVA vs 7,500 kVA). Displacement is 432 L versus 581.2 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationNiigata 18V28AGSWärtsilä 16V34SG
Headline rating7,500 kVA9,788 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)6,000 kWe7,830 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)7,491 kWe
Displacement432 L581.2 L
ConfigurationV18V16
Cylinders1816
Rated speed750 RPM750 / 900 RPM
FuelNatural GasNatural Gas
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedUnregulated
Dry weight
OriginJapanFinland

Choosing between Niigata 18V28AGS and Wärtsilä 16V34SG

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 Wärtsilä 16V34SG has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.