Key Specs
Producing reliable power from 830 to 1250 ekW at 60 Hz, our C32 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% rated load in one step. Generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certification.
Requires less space for installation
Reduced amount of structural support required
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Maximum Rating | 1250 ekW 1250 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 830 ekW 830 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds |
| Voltage | 220 to 4160 Volts 220 to 4160 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Engine Model | C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 5.71 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 6.38 in 162 mm |
| Displacement | 1958.86 in³ 32.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 15.0:1 15.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 |
| Length - Minimum | 164 in 4165 mm |
| Length - Maximum | 172.7 in 4385 mm |
| Width - Minimum | 66.3 in 1684 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 87.7 in 2228 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 85.1 in 2162 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 86.4 in 2194 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 14700 lb 6668 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 16755 lb 7600 kg |
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