Kawasaki
Kawasaki KG-18
Green Gas Engine
Kawasaki KG-18 — 610.7 L V18 (300 × 480 mm) lean-burn spark-ignited natural-gas engine (Green Gas Engine series) for power plants. 7800 kWe at 750 rpm / 50 Hz, 7500 kWe at 720 rpm / 60 Hz; electrical efficiency 49.0% (49.5% on the -V high-efficiency model).
- Prime Power · 50 Hz
- 9,750 kVA
- Electrical Output
- 7,800 kWe
- Cylinders
- V18
- Displacement
- 610.7 L
- Rated Speed
- 750 / 900 RPM
Power Ratings
kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf
50 Hz750 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 7800 | 9750 |
60 Hz900 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 7500 | 9375 |
Kawasaki KG-18 generator set context
The Kawasaki KG-18 is listed here as a natural gas generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 9,750 kVA / 7,800 kWe / prime rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Kawasaki |
| Model | KG-18 |
| Series | Green Gas Engine |
| Configuration | V18 |
| Cylinders | 18 |
| Displacement | 610.7 L |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Ignition Type | Spark Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Frequently asked questions
What is the power output of the Kawasaki KG-18?
The Kawasaki KG-18 is rated at 9,750 kVA prime at 50 Hz (750 rpm); and 9,375 kVA prime at 60 Hz (900 rpm).
Does the KG-18 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?
The Kawasaki KG-18 is available for both 50 Hz (750 rpm) and 60 Hz (900 rpm).
What fuel does the Kawasaki KG-18 use?
The Kawasaki KG-18 is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KG-18?
The Kawasaki KG-18 is a V18 (18-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 610.7 L.
Is the Kawasaki KG-18 still in production?
Yes — the Kawasaki KG-18 is a current production model.
Is a datasheet available for the KG-18?
Yes — an official Kawasaki datasheet for the Kawasaki KG-18 can be downloaded from this page.
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Reference
- Canonical page
- /engines/kawasaki-kg-18
- Last database update
- 2026-06-09
- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet linked
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