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The D500 GC diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your needs in standby applications. Producing reliable power of 500 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified for U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards).
Requires less space for installation; more space available for on-going operations
Easier handling; less structural reinforcement required to support genset weight
Meets most all specifications; ensures long alternator life
| Maximum Rating | 500 ekW 500 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 500 ekW 500 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Stationary Emergency EPA Stationary Emergency |
| Voltage | 480 to 600 Volts 480 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 RPM 1800 RPM |
| Duty Cycle | Standby Standby |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.8 in 171 mm |
| Displacement | 928 in³ 15.2 l |
| Compression Ratio | 16.1:1 16.1:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI |
| Governor Type | ADEM™A4 ADEM™A4 |
| Length - Maximum | 189.6 in 4815 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 2034 in 80.1 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 101.7 in 2584 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 8280.6 lb 3756 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 10346.3 lb 4693 kg |
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