7 170–175 kw diesel generator models side by side — power, phase, sound level, weight and fuel tank capacity, compiled from manufacturer specification sheets.
| Model | Standby | Phase | Sound | Weight | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins/Onan C170 D6 | 170.0 kW | 3 | 85.0 dBA | 1859.0 kg | 150.0 L |
| SDMO JS170UC | 170.0 kW | 3 | 70.1 dBA | 1590.0 kg | — |
| Simson-Maxwell SPW150 | 173.4 kW | 3 | — | — | — |
| Generac MMG205 | 174.0 kW | 3 | 68.0 dBA | 3005.0 kg | 1294.6 L |
| Cummins/Onan QSB7 | 174.0 kW | — | — | 585.0 kg | — |
| Magnum MMG205 | 174.0 kW | 1Ø, 3Ø | 68.0 dBA | 3005.0 kg | 1295.0 L |
| Volvo Penta fan | 174.0 kW | — | — | — | — |
Among 170–175 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Generac MMG205 is quietest at 68.0 dBA.
Among 170–175 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Cummins/Onan QSB7 is lightest at 585.0 kg dry weight.
Among 170–175 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Magnum MMG205 has the largest fuel tank at 1295.0 L.
Not every model reports every spec — blanks mean the source document didn't state that figure, not that the value is zero.