Overview
450 kW Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power 450 ekW at 60 Hz, our DE450S GC generator set powerd by C13 diesel engine designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
Diesel Generator Sets DE450S GC (60 Hz)
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Benefits
Integrated Cat® Product Link™ Control System
- Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
- Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking
Remote Connectivity 24/7/365 Monitoring
Cat Connect option ensures your generator set is always ready to start and perform as expected
Optimised for 5% Lower Fuel Consumption
Longer run times between fuel fills; reduced operating costs
Features At A Glance
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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
A-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
GCCP 1.1 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
- CE Certification Available
- CIS Certification Available
Product Specifications for DE450S GC (60 Hz)
Generator Set Specifications
| Maximum Rating | 450 ekW 450 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 450 ekW 450 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Non Regulated Non Regulated |
| Voltage | 220 to 480 Volts 220 to 480 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 RPM 1800 RPM |
| Duty Cycle | Standby Standby |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 5.1 in 130 mm |
| Stroke | 6.2 in 157 mm |
| Displacement | 763 in³ 12.5 l |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 15.8:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | EUI EUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 122 in 3100 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 52.7 in 1338 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 85.4 in 2168 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 6446 lb 2924 kg |
DE450S GC (60 Hz) Standard Equipment
Engine
- Cat® C13 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.1
Governor
- Mechanical governor
Alternator
- A Frame standard alternator
Fuel Storage
- Single wall 8 hour fuel tank
Cooling System
- Radiator and cooling fan with guards
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
Electrical Options
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker
- Neutral earth link
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
Air inlet system
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
Lube system
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain line with valve
Mounting system
- Captive linear vibration isolators
- Lifting provision and drag points
General
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
Lube System
- Oil drain valves
Mounting System
- Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
Starting / Charging System
- 24V battery with rack and cables
DE450S GC (60 Hz) Optional Equipment
Control panel
- Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
- PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
- Annunciator
- Emergency E-Stop
Enclosure
- Cat GC enclosure
Electrical Options
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker
- Auxiliary contacts
- Padlockable circuit breaker
- Battery charger
- Wet battery
Alternator
- Space heater
- AVR
Fuel System
- Optional BS799 Compliant Integral- Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
- Single wall 8 hour fuel tank with spill containment
- Low fuel level shutdown
- Low and high fuel level alarms
Exhaust System
- Industrial silencer
- 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
Air inlet system
- Single stage air filter
- Dual element air filter
Certifications
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- EAC Certification
Extended service coverage
- 3, 4, 5 and 10 Years
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DE450S GC (60 Hz)
Selected
- Maximum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Electric Power
C15 (50 Hz) China Non Road
- Maximum Rating
- 550 kVA
- 550 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 365 kVA
- 365 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel, Tier 2 or 3
- Low Fuel, Tier 2 or 3
Electric Power
D450 GC
- Maximum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 450 ekW
- 450 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Stationary Emergency
- EPA Stationary Emergency
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