C32B (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 830 to 1250 ekW at 60 Hz, our C32B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% block load. Generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certification.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 1000/1100/1250 ekW | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 1250 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 910 ekW |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Electric Power Ratings Guide
DownloadC32B, 60 Hz, 1000 ekW Standby/MC, 910 ekW Prime, 830 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
DownloadC32B, 60 Hz, 1000 ekW Standby/MC, 910 ekW Prime, 830 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
DownloadC32B, 60 Hz, 1250 ekW Standby/MC, 1135 ekW Prime, Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
DownloadC32B, 60 Hz, 1250 ekW Standby/MC, 1135 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
DownloadC27-C32 GC NA Enclosure data sheet
DownloadFeatures & Benefits
Cat Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements with G3 load acceptance capability.
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
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
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 1000/1100/1250 ekW | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 1250 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 910 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 830 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified / Low BSFC | ||||
| Voltage | text | 220 to 4160 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C32B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 5.71 | in | 145 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 6.38 | in | 162 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 1958.86 | in³ | 32.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 15.0:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Fuel System | text | MEUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A4 | ||||
| Length - Minimum | measurement | 164 | in | 4165 | mm | |
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 172.7 | in | 4385 | mm | |
| Width - Minimum | measurement | 66.3 | in | 1684 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 87.7 | in | 2228 | mm | |
| Height - Minimum | measurement | 85.1 | in | 2162 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 86.4 | in | 2194 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | measurement | 14700 | lb | 6668 | kg | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 16755 | lb | 7600 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- Warning shutdowns
- GCCP 1.3
- GCCP 1.2
- 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 Panel
- Cat® ECS 100
- Cat® ECS 200
Control Panels
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 C32B 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