C32 (60 Hz)

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Minimum Rating 830 ekW
Maximum Rating 1250 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 Model C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 5.71 in
Stroke 6.38 in
Displacement 1958.86 in³
Compression Ratio 15.0:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4
Length - Minimum 164 in
Length - Maximum 172.7 in
Width - Minimum 66.3 in
Width - Maximum 87.7 in
Height - Minimum 85.1 in
Height - Maximum 86.4 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 14700 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 16755 lb
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 filter
  • 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
  • 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
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
Air Inlet System
  • Standard air cleaner
  • 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 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 isolator
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Mounting base types
  • Standard package isolators
Power Connections
  • Center post busbar
  • 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 genset 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