C9 (60 Hz)

C9 Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 180 to 300 ekW at 60 Hz, our C9 diesel generator sets designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements. All C9 generator sets are engineered to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 3) emissions standards with low fuel consumption.

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

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

R-Frame 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

GCCP1.3 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 55°C (131°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

Cat® generator set packages have been fully prototype tested, and certified torsional vibration analysis reports are available. The packages are designed to meet the NFPA 110 requirement for loading, and conform to the ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements.

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum 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

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
Control Panels
  • GCCP 1.3
  • EMCP4.4 control panel
Cooling System
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Exhaust System
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Flange for customer; shipped loose
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap and SAE exhaust
Fuel System
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
Generators and Generator Attachments
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
  • Power centre, IP22
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
  • 12 Leads
  • IP23 Protection
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
  • Oil cooler
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain valves
Mounting System
  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
Starting / Charging System
  • 24V battery with rack and cables
General
  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

300 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

180 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

EU Stage IIIA, Low Fuel

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

220 to 480 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1800 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

112 mm ( 4.41 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

149 mm ( 5.87 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

8.8 l ( 537.01 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

16.1:1

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

Air to Air Aftercooled

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Hydraulic electronic unit injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

3988 mm ( 157 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

1207 mm ( 47.5 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

1867 mm ( 73.5 in )

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