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.

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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

SR5 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 1.3 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

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency

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

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Aftercooler core
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Control Panels
  • GCCP 1.3
Cooling System
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Fuel System
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Fuel cooler
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Fuel priming pump
Generators and Generator Attachments
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • Power centre, IP22
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
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
Lube System
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain valves
  • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

300 ekW
Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

180 ekW
Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Tier 3
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 )

  • Enclosures

    C9 ACERT SA and WP Enclosure 180- 300 60 Hz US sourced

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  • Control Panels

    EMCP 4.2B Control Panel

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  • Control Panels

    EMCP 4.4 Control Panel

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