VGF
OPTIMUM POWER. SUPERIOR VERSATILITY.
CYLINDERS
6/8/12/16
BHP RANGE
340–1,175
CYLINDERS
6/8/12/16
BHP RANGE
340–1,175
For more than three decades, Waukesha Engine’s VGF series has delivered consistent critical power from a proven and reliable platform. Ideally suited for a variety of mobile and stationary applications, VGF high-horsepower engines feature smart controls and fuel flexibility to maximize performance and durability while serving backup power generation applications.
Core technical benefits
Consistently outperforming in the oil & gas industry’s most demanding environments, VGF engines offer key benefits, including:
All Applications
Available in 6-, 8-, 12- or 16-cylinder models, the VGF performs under extreme conditions to serve both power generation and gas compression applications.
Backup Power Generation
A variety of natural gas options provide cleaner-burning emissions and a more consistent and reliable source of ongoing power in longer outages.
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Specifications
| Cylinders | Inline 6 | Inline 8 | 12V | 16V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piston displacement | 1,096 cu. in.
(18 L) | 1,462 cu. in.
(24 L) | 2,193 cu. in.
(36 L) | 2,924 cu. in.
(48 L) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Bore & stroke l x w x h inch (mm) | 5.98 x 6.5
(152 x 165 mm) | 5.98 x 6.5
(152 x 165 mm) | 5.98 x 6.5
(152 x 165 mm) | 5.98 x 6.5
(152 x 165 mm) |
| Jacket water system capacity | 16 gal. 
(60 L) | 20 gal. 
(75 L) | 44 gal. 
(166 L) | 58 gal.
(219 L) |
| Lube oil capacity | 44 gal.
(166 L) | 56 gal.
(212 L) | 86 gal.
(326 L) | 113 gal. 
(428 L) |
| Fuel pressure range | 1.5–5.0 psig
(0.1–0.34 bar) | 1.5–5.0 psig
(0.1–0.34 bar) | 25–50 psi
(1.72–3.45 bar) | 25–50 psi 
(1.72–3.45 bar) |
| Starting system | 120 psi max. air/gas
24V DC electric | 120 psi max. air/gas 
24V DC electric | 150 psi max. air/gas
24V DC electric | 150 psi max. air/gas
24V DC electric |
| Dimensions l x w x h inch (mm) | 80.5 x 48 x 68.4
(2,043 x 1,218 x 1,737) | 96.5 x 48 x 68.4
(2,453 x 1,218 x 1,737) | 88 x 61.97 x 73.11 
(2,235 x 1,574 x 1,857) | 114.61 x 61.38 x 79.72 
(2,911 x 1,559 x 2,025) |
| Weights lb (kg) | 6,900
(3,136) | 8,300 
(3,773) | 11,200
(5,171) | 14,900 
(6,760) |
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