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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTU 20V 4000 DS3000 | 3000.0 kW | 3 | 94.6 dBA | 25498.0 kg | — |
| Caterpillar C175-16 | 3000.0 kW | — | — | 20463.0 kg | — |
| Generac MPSD3000 | 3000.0 kW | — | — | — | — |
| Kohler GMKD3000 | 3000.0 kW | — | 99.0 dBA | — | — |
| Caterpillar SR5 Generator Set | 3000.0 kW | 3 phase | — | 11394.0 kg | — |
| Caterpillar M 32 C | 3000.0 kW | — | — | 10461.0 kg | — |
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 Caterpillar M 32 C is lightest at 10461.0 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.