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Liebherr D946

D9 Series

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Liebherr D946 12L 6-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 400 kWm standby at 1500rpm. Euro Stage V. kWe estimated at 96% alternator efficiency. Turbocharged Intercooled.

Liebherr D946 12L L6 diesel generator engine — 480 kVA standby specifications
Liebherr D946 12L L6 diesel generator engine — 480 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
480 kVA
Electrical Output
384 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
12 L
Rated Speed
1,500 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf · kWe estimated — see note below

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power360345.6432
Standby Power400384480

Note: The manufacturer does not publish a separate kWe rating for this engine. kWe values shown are estimated from the rated mechanical output (kWm) using a conservative 90% alternator efficiency factor.

Liebherr D946 generator set context

The Liebherr D946 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 480 kVA / 384 kWe / standby 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.

Also searched as

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Technical Specifications

BrandLiebherr
ModelD946
SeriesD9 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement12 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage V
Country of OriginSwitzerland

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Liebherr D946?

The Liebherr D946 is rated at 480 kVA standby / 432 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

Does the D946 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Liebherr D946 is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the Liebherr D946 use?

The Liebherr D946 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the D946?

The Liebherr D946 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12 L.

What emissions standard does the D946 meet?

The Liebherr D946 is certified to Euro Stage V emissions standards.

Is the Liebherr D946 still in production?

Yes — the Liebherr D946 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the D946?

Yes — an official Liebherr datasheet for the Liebherr D946 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-11
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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