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Standby Rating
55 kVA

Frequency
50 Hz

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

55 kVA Diesel Generator Set

The Cat^® C3.3 diesel generator sets have been developed for standby applications, delivering reliable power from 55 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.

Benefits

Fulfillment within 24 hours

World's best product support network ensures spare parts are readily available for maintenance and service needs

Of Parasitic Loads

Smart timer switch/control for battery charger & coolant heater reduces use of grid power

Installed Space

Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations

Features at a Glance

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

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

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
55 kVA

Frequency
50 Hz

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC

Voltage
380 to 415 Volts

Speed
1500 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
Cat® C3.3, In-line 3, 4-cycle diesel

Bore
4.1 in

Stroke
5 in

Displacement
201.4 in³

Compression Ratio
17.25:1

Aspiration
Turbocharged

Fuel System
Inline

Governor Type
Mechanical

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Maximum
76.6 in

Width - Maximum
34.3 in

Height - Maximum
48.7 in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
2114 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Engine

C3.3, Inline 3 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel

Genset Control

GCCP 1.1

Governor

Mechanical governor

Alternator

A Frame standard alternator

Fuel Storage

Single wall 8 hour fuel tank

Enclosure

Cat GC enclosure

Air, Cooling & Exhaust

Enclosure silencer

General

Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Certification

Australia, CIS, Gulf Certification
Certificate of Conformance

Alternator Requirements

Space heater

Auxiliary Supply Voltage

120V

Fuel Storage

Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
Single wall tank with containment
Low fuel level alarm
Low fuel level shutdown
High fuel level alarm

Genset Control

Battery charger
Volt free contacts for genset running
Volt free contacts for common alarm
Earth fault
Panel mounted audible alarm
Earth leakage
USB to RS485 Communications device
Emergency stop with key
Low coolant level shutdown
Standby Pack (Smart Jacket water heater, Battery charger)
Battery
Coolant heater

Circuit breaker

3 Pole Circuit breaker 63A
3 Pole Circuit breaker 80A
3 Pole Circuit breaker 100A
3 Pole Circuit breaker 125A
3 Pole Circuit breaker 160A
3 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 80A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 63A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 100A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 125A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 160A
4 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
Circuit breaker padlock
Neutral earth link
Overload via alarm switch on breaker

Testing & Packaging

PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Package

Open Set

Resources

Electric Power Ratings Guide

DE55 GC Spec Sheet

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