6 3000–3005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar C175-16 | 3000.0 kW | 3 | — | 24312.0 kg | — |
| MTU 20V 4000 DS3000 | 3000.0 kW | 3 | 94.6 dBA | 24634.0 kg | — |
| Cummins/Onan C3000 D5 | 3000.0 kW | A (U), B (V), C (W) | — | 18964.0 kg | 2300.0 L |
| MTU 20V 4000 DS4000 | 3000.0 kW | 3 | — | 20810.0 kg | — |
| Kohler 3250REOZD | 3000.0 kW | 3 | — | — | — |
| Kohler KD3000 | 3000.0 kW | 3 | 99.0 dBA | — | — |
Among 3000–3005 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the MTU 20V 4000 DS3000 is quietest at 94.6 dBA.
Among 3000–3005 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Cummins/Onan C3000 D5 is lightest at 18964.0 kg dry weight.
Not every model reports every spec — blanks mean the source document didn't state that figure, not that the value is zero.