VGF
OPTIMUM POWER. SUPERIOR VERSATILITY.
CYLINDERS
8/16
BHP RANGE
530–1,475
CYLINDERS
8/16
BHP RANGE
530–1,475
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 engines feature smart controls and fuel flexibility to maximize performance and durability for gas compression and electric power generation applications.
Core technical benefits
Consistently outperforming in the oil & gas industry’s most demanding environments, VGF engines offer key benefits, including:
GAS COMPRESSION
VGF is a proven solution for gas lift, gas gathering, gas boosting and virtual pipeline applications.
POWER GENERATION
VGF delivers reliable power for oilfield power generation, standby or backup power, peak shaving, and cogeneration.
PUMPING, WATER HANDLING
VGF provides dependable operation for pumping applications including crude oil, NGLs and water.
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Specifications
Fact sheets
| Cylinders | Inline 8 | Vee 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Piston displacement | 1,462 cu. in. (24 L) | 2,924 cu. in. (48 L) |
| Compression ratio | 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) |
| Jacket water system capacity | 20 gal. (75 L) | 58 gal. (219 L) |
| Lube oil capacity | 56 gal. (212 L) | 113 gal. (428 L) |
| Fuel pressure range | 1.5–5.0 psig (0.1–0.34 bar) | 25–50 psi (1.72–3.45 bar) |
| Starting system | 120 psi max. air/gas 24V DC electric | 150 psi max. air/gas 24V DC electric |
| Dimensions l x w x h inch (mm) | 96.5 x 48 x 68.4 (2,453 x 1,218 x 1,737) | 114.61 x 61.38 x 79.72 (2,911 x 1,559 x 2,025) |
| Weights lb (kg) | 8,300 (3,773) | 14,900 (6,760) |
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