C32 (60 Hz)
US
Metric
Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating
830 ekW
Maximum Rating
1250 ekW
Voltage
220 to 4160 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.71 in
145.00 mm
Displacement
1958.86 in³
32.10 L
Stroke
6.38 in
162.00 mm
Compression Ratio
15.0:1
Aspiration
TA
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Fuel System
MEUI
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
MEUI
Bore
5.71 in
145.00 mm
Displacement
1958.86 in³
32.10 l
Stroke
6.38 in
162.00 mm
Fuel System
MEUI
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum
86.40 in
2194.00 mm
Length - Maximum
172.70 in
4385.00 mm
Width - Maximum
87.70 in
2228.00 mm
Engine Specifications
Fuel System
MEUI
Generator Set Specifications
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum
164.00 in
4165.00 mm
Width - Minimum
66.30 in
1684.00 mm
Height - Minimum
85.10 in
2162.00 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
14700.00 lb
6668.00 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
16755.00 lb
7600.00 kg
Features
Cat Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
- Robust Class H insulation
EMCP 4 Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
World Wide Product Support
- Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
- Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
- Control Panel
- Warning Shutdowns
- EMCP 4.2B
- Digital Indicators
- Communications
- Control Features
- Programmable Protective Relaying Functions
- Cooling System
- Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
- ATAAC
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Low coolant level sensor
- Fan and belt guards
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Exhaust System
- 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
- Exhaust manifold - Dry
- Fuel System
- Fuel cooler
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filter
- Primary fuel filter with water separator
- General
- RH Service
- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- SAE Standard Rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
- Generators and Attachments
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- 3 Phase brushless
- Permanent magnet
- Winding temperature detectors
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Reactive droop
- IEC standard hole pattern
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Salient pole
- 6 Lead
- Internal excitation
- Governing System
- ADEM(tm) A4
- Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube oil cooler
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- Rails - engine /generator / radiator mounting
- Power Termination
- Busbar
- Starting and Charging
- 45 Amp charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery, rack and cables
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Standard air cleaner
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
- Circuit Breakers
- Shrouds
- 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated circuit breakers
- Center posts busbars
- Enclosures - Control packaging
- 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated circuit breakers
- Circuit breaker wiring groups
- Power connection covers
- Cable supports
- 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC-Rated circuit breakers
- Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
- Cooling System
- High Ambient radiator
- Extended life coolant
- Standard radiator
- Radiator duct flange
- Certified radiator
- Enclosures
- Premium sound attenuated enclosure
- Cold weather bundle
- Color options
- DC lighting package
- Sound attenuated enclosure
- AC panel, outlets and lights
- Panel bracket
- Enclosure Fuel Tank Options
- Enclosure louvers - fixed and motorized
- Exhaust System
- Elbow mounting kit
- Mufflers
- Guard and Shield System
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
- Flanges
- Exhaust through wall kit
- General
- US aid emblem
- Special paint
- Generator and Attachments
- Medium Voltage Optional Generators
- Low Voltage Optional Generators
- Lube System
- Oil level regulator
- Oil pan
- Prelube manual sump pump
- Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolator
- IBC vibration isolators
- Mounting base types
- Standard package isolators
- Power Connections
- Center post busbar
- Low voltage connection cables
- Neutral grounding connection
- Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Special Tests / Reports
- Standard engine test
- IBC seismic certifications
- PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Custom genset TVA report
- Generator test report
- Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
- PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
- CSA test and certification
- OSHPD seismic certifications
- Starting / Charging
- 10 Amp enclosure battery charger
- 35 Amp battery charger
- Space heater
- Jacket water heater
- Electric starting motor - Standard / Heavy duty
- Heavy-duty starting system
- 10 Amp battery charger
- 20 Amp battery charger