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Perkins 403D-15G vs Yanmar 3TNV70-HGE

The Perkins 403D-15G and Yanmar 3TNV70-HGE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 15 kVA. Displacement is 1.5 L versus 1.281 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationPerkins 403D-15GYanmar 3TNV70-HGE
Headline rating15 kVA15 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)12 kWe12 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)10 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)14 kWe14.4 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)13 kWe
Displacement1.5 L1.281 L
ConfigurationL3L3
Cylinders33
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM3,000 / 3,600 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginChinaJapan