C32 (60 Hz)

C32 (60)

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Rating 1250 ekW
Minimum Rating 830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
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Benefits & 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

  October 8, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 1250 ekW
Minimum Rating 830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage 220 to 4160 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio 15.0:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum
Length - Maximum
Width - Minimum
Width - Maximum
Height - Minimum
Height - Maximum
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

Benefits & 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

Worldwide 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 filters
    • 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 excitation (PMG)
    • 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 (IE)
  • 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 cleaners
    • 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 the 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 isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Mounting base types
    • Standard package isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Center post busbars
    • 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 generator 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

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