C15 Rear Right
C15 Rear Left
C15 Front Right
C15 Frear Left
Enclosure
Enclosure
Diesel generator sets

C15 (60 Hz)

The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 320 to 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 Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards.

Request a Quote
Have questions? Call 800.768.4200
Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating350/400/450/500 ekW
Prime Power Rating320/365/410/455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Tier 3 Certified
Voltage208 to 600 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 RPM
Duty CycleStandby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelC15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore5.4 in
Stroke6.75 in
Displacement927.56 in³
Compression Ratio16.1:1
AspirationAir to Air Aftercooled
Fuel SystemMEUI
Governor TypeAdem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum168.2 in
Width - Maximum81 in
Height - Maximum126.3 in

Air Inlet

  • Air cleaner

Air System

  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
  • Aftercooler core

Control Panel

  • GCCP 1.3
  • GCCP 1.3 Genset Controller

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Cooling System

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Coolant drain line with valve

Exhaust

  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Flexible fuel lines
  • Fuel cooler

Generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
  • IP23 Protection

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Generator and Attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
  • Power center, IP22
  • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection

Mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).

Lube System

  • Oil cooler
  • 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

  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

General

  • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
    Download ↓
  • C15, 60 Hz, 350 ekW, Tier III Non-road Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
    Download ↓
  • C15, 60 Hz, 400 ekW, Tier III Non-road Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
    Download ↓
  • C15, 60 Hz, 450 ekW, Tier III Non-road Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
    Download ↓
  • C15, 60 Hz, 500 ekW, Tier II Non-road Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
    Download ↓
  • 350-500 ekW Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
    Download ↓

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations