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GC Standby Diesel Generator Sets from 40-1250kW
GC Standby Diesel Generator Sets from 40-1250kW
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Benefits of 40-1250kW Cat® GC Standby Diesel Gensets

VALUE-ENGINEERED PERFORMANCE

Caterpillar designed its Cat® GC line to provide standby power without costly extras. With 100% load acceptance, Cat GC gensets deliver the performance required for retail, commercial and municipal applications – at a price point that protects your profit margins. 

 

PEACE OF MIND THROUGH SERVICE & SUPPORT

The Cat® dealer network of 1,600+ locations gives you the responsiveness of a local expert backed by the global resources of Caterpillar. From 99% parts availability, 24-hour response and extended service coverage, we make sure no one gets left in the dark. 

 

OPTOMIZED FOOTPRINT & INTEGRATION

Cat® GC gensets feature high power in a compact footprint. Small enough to fit into tight spaces and designed to meet minimum regulatory standards, Cat GC gensets are simple to install and deliver essential resilience in a streamlined package that easily integrates into existing infrastructure. 

 

Premium Support, Made Standard

 

Caterpillar takes a proactive approach to making sure your Cat® GC genset is ready to perform. Every Cat GC genset comes standard with premium connectivity and condition monitoring for remote fault coding and battery readiness checks. 

Explore Popular Standby Diesel Gensets

  • Maximum Rating
    40 ekW
    40 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    40 ekW
    40 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3, SCAQMD Compliant
    U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3, SCAQMD Compliant

    D40 GC

    Producing reliable power of 40 ekW at 60 Hz, our D40 GC diesel generator sets designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements. All D40 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 3) emissions standards.

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  • Maximum Rating
    100 ekW
    100 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    100 ekW
    100 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3
    U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3

    D100 GC

    Producing reliable power of 100 ekW at 60 Hz, our D100 GC diesel generator sets designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements. All D100 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 3) emissions standards.

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  • Maximum Rating
    400 ekW
    400 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    400 ekW
    400 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    EPA Stationary Emergency
    EPA Stationary Emergency

    D400 GC

    The D400 GC diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your needs in standby applications. Producing reliable power of 400 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our D400 GC generator sets are engineered to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 3) emissions standards.

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  • Maximum Rating
    1250 ekW
    1250 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    1250 ekW
    1250 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Tier 2
    U.S. EPA Tier 2

    D1250 GC

    Producing reliable power at 1250 ekW, 60 Hz, our D1250 GC diesel generator set is made to meet your needs in standby applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

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Select, size, configure and compare Cat gensets in real-time. Cat® Power Hub is the free digital tool that lets you customize a genset to your specific needs and submit your specs for a quote from your Cat dealer.

 

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Cat GC Standby Diesel Generators for Your Industry 

Cat® GC diesel gensets deliver reliable, affordable standby power designed to reduce installation costs, minimize footprint, and lower total cost of ownership. Here are some examples of industries that use Cat GC gensets.

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS

Protect inventory and operations without blowing your budget. Ideal for retail, small offices and warehouses, Cat GC generators deliver a class-leading compact footprint that fits into tight backrooms and a value-engineered price point that protects your bottom line.

MUNICIPALITY/WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Secure your community’s power with a solution built for public budgets. The Cat GC series meets strict municipal bid requirements with a cost-effective design and is backed by our extended service coverage to ensure critical services stay online for the long haul.

AGRICULTURE

Safeguard your livestock and harvest against unpredictable outages. Cat GC diesel generators deliver reliable backup power for ventilation, feeding and storage systems – providing a reliable solution that ensures continuity while fitting the farm budget.

Customer Testimonials

Wilroads Feed Yard’s Resilient Power Strategy

“If the gas service ever goes down, we can use this diesel unit to keep things running.”

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Wilroads Feed Yard’s Resilient Power Strategy
Wilroads Feed Yard’s Resilient Power Strategy

Cat® Generator Set Keeps Caves Lit For Tourists

“It’s the size that we needed, and we’re familiar with everything on them, not to mention the reliability factor.”

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Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns

Cat® Generator Sets Provide Backup Power At Drive-Thru Safari

“Knowing the ready-to-run status of our generators in real time is a huge relief.” 

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Drive-Thru Safari
Drive-Thru Safari

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