C32B | D1500 Generator Set
Producing reliable power at 1500 ekW at 60 Hz, the Caterpillar D1500 diesel generator set is made to meet the needs of your standby and mission critical applications with the new C32B engine with best-in-class power density combining a compact and lighter design. The generator set meets the US EPA stationary emergency emission requirements with Tier 2 certification.
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| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 1500 ekW |
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Features & Benefits
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
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
SR500 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
GCCP and CAT ECS Control Panels
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- 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
- EPA Tier 2
- IBC
- UL 2200
- NFPA 110
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
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Mission Critical | text | 1500 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified | ||||
| Voltage | text | 220 - 600 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby / Mission Critical | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C32 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 | 14:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Fuel System | text | EUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A5 | ||||
| Length - Minimum | measurement | 191.4 | in | 4862 | mm | |
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 200 | in | 5080 | mm | |
| Width - Minimum | measurement | 90 | in | 2286 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 90 | in | 2286 | mm | |
| Height - Minimum | measurement | 102.4 | in | 2268 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 102.4 | in | 2601 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | measurement | 19511 | lb | 8850 | kg | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 21411 | lb | 9712 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Control Panel
- GCCP1.2
Cooling System
- Radiator
Optional Equipment
Control Panels
- CAT ECS 100 and CAT ECS 200
Starting/Charging
- Jacket water heater
General
- Single element or dual element air cleaner
- Circuit breaker panel, based on regional and product configuration