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250 Series Engine family of stationary gensets
For more than 40 years, GE Transportation has designed and built high-performance diesel engines and today is one of the
world’s largest manufacturers of medium-speed diesel engines. When used for continuous and standby power, these advanced
engines are not only dependable, long-lasting and efficient, they also perform in the world’s most challenging environments.

V250 Series Diesel Engine

This powerful engine is the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and

environmentally compatible diesel engine ever built by GE Transportation.

Key features
• Lighter-weight, compact footprint accommodates relatively large
bore engine design
• Offers continuous power from 1,395 to 2,790 kw and is available in
12- and 16-cylinder models
• Saves fuel and meets EPA Tier 2 emissions standards

L250 Series Diesel Engine

The L250 Diesel Engine’s narrow footprint allows ease of maintenance and
re-power and its advanced technology delivers fuel efficiency and emissions
compliance.

Key features
• Improves fuel consumption for an average 9% fuel savings*
• Meets U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions requirements and is upgradeable
to Tier 3 requirements
• Offers continuous power from 1,310 to 4,240 kw

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V250 and L250 Series Diesel Engine specifications
Model 12V250 16V250 6L250 8L250
Engine data
Number of cylinders 12 16 6 8
Stroke cycle 4 4 4 4
Cylinder arrangement V V inline inline
Bore 250 mm (9.8 in) 250 mm (9.8 in) 250 mm (9.8 in) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Stroke 320 mm (12.6 in) 320 mm (12.6 in) 320 mm (12.6 in) 320 mm (12.6 in)
Compression ratio 16.8:1 16.8:1 15.7 15.7
Power output at 900 rpm
Continuous 2,726 bkW 3,632 bkW 1,664 bkW 1,998 bkW
Prime 2,998 bkW 3,995 bkW 1,664 bkW 1,998 bkW
Limited time running 3,271 bkW 4,358 bkW 1,648 bkW 2,198 bkW
Emergency standby 3,543 bkW 4,721 bkW 1,798 bkW 2,397 bkW
Power output at 1,000 rpm
Continuous 3,028 bkW 4,038 bkW 1,664 bkW 2,219 bkW
Prime 3,330 bkW 4,442 bkW 1,664 bkW 2,219 bkW
Limited time running 3,633 bkW 4,846 bkW 1,831 bkW 2,441 bkW
Emergency standby 3,936 bkW 5,249 bkW 1,997 bkW 2,663 bkW
Engine dimensions
A Length 4,154 mm (164 in) 4,988 mm (196 in) 5,095 mm (200 in) 5,985 (235 in)
B Width 1,708 mm (67 in) 1,708 mm (67 in) 2,032 mm (80 in) 2,032 mm (80 in)
C Height w/deep sump 2,832 mm (112 in) 2,917 mm (115 in) 3,363 mm (132 in) 3,363 mm (132 in)
C Height w/shallow sump 2,717 mm (107 in) 2,717 mm (115 in) 2,962 mm (116 in) 2,962 mm (116 in)
Crankshaft center line to
D 1,077 mm (42 in) 1,162 mm (46 in) 1,341 mm (53 in) 1,341 mm (53 in)
deep sump
Crankshaft center line to
D 962 mm (38 in) 962 mm (38 in) 940 mm (37 in) 940 mm (37 in)
shallow sump
Crankshaft center line to
E 536 mm (21 in) 536 mm (21 in) 308 mm (12 in) 308 mm (12 in)
mounting feet
Exhaust diameter 610 mm (24 in) 601 mm (24 in) 457 mm (18 in) 457 mm (18 in)
20,185 kg 23,587 kg 15,909 kg 19,090 kg
Dry weight
(44,500 lbs) (52,000 lbs) (35,000 lbs) (42,000 lbs)

*Depending on configuration and when compared to the V228 Series

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