4 480–485 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 12V 1600 G10F | 480.0 kW | — | — | 2145.0 kg | — |
| Simson-Maxwell SMW2000 | 480.0 kW | 3 | — | — | — |
| Caterpillar GEP550 | 483.0 kW | — | 106.0 dBA | 3950.0 kg | 874.0 L |
| Caterpillar C18 | 484.0 kW | 3-phase | — | 5990.0 kg | — |
Among 480–485 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the MTU 12V 1600 G10F is lightest at 2145.0 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.