Liebherr INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Liebherr D976

D97 In-line Series

Liebherr D976 18 L L6 diesel/HVO engine for industrial and power-generation applications. Liebherr publishes a maximum mechanical power of 850 kW across its application range. EPA annual certification data lists 1800 RPM constant-speed configurations and supports the U.S. EPA certifications shown. Electrical kWe and kVA depend on the selected generator package and are not inferred here.

Liebherr D976|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L618 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION780 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT624 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel/HVO
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

780 kVA

Electrical Output

624 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

18 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime580556.8696
Standby650624780

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandLiebherr
ModelD976
SeriesD97 In-line Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement18 L
Fuel TypeDiesel/HVO
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage V / U.S. EPA Tier 2
CertificationsEU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginSwitzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Liebherr D976?

The Liebherr D976 is rated at 780 kVA standby / 696 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

Does the D976 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Liebherr D976 is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the Liebherr D976 use?

The Liebherr D976 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the D976?

The Liebherr D976 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 18 L.

What emissions standard does the D976 meet?

The Liebherr D976 is certified to Euro Stage V / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Liebherr D976 still in production?

Yes — the Liebherr D976 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the D976?

Yes — an official Liebherr datasheet for the Liebherr D976 can be downloaded from this page.

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