Gas generator sets

CG260-16

From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating4300 / 4000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel TypeNatural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency44.1 / 43.8%
Maximum Standby Rating4500 ekW
Frequency50 / 60 Hz
RPM900 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelCG260-16
Displacement16586 in³
AspirationTA
Bore10.2 in
Stroke12.6 in
Generator Set Dimensions
Length371 in
Width110 in
Height133 in
Dry Weight - Genset117505 lb

Air Inlet

  • One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
  • Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder

Control Panels

  • TEM (Total Electronic Management)

Cooling

  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
  • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet

Exhaust

  • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Exhaust waste gate for the CG132B-16

Fuel system

  • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system

Generator

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • grid code generator
  • closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
  • Reactive droop
  • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors
  • Battery disconnect switch

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations