D450 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    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

    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
  • M-Frame Alternator

    M-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 1.2 Control Panel

    GCCP 1.2 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

    Cooling System

    • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to104°F (40°C)
    • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
  • Certifications

    Certifications

    • UL 2200 Listed
    • ULC Certification Available
  • One Safe Source

    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

    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

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 450 ekW
Minimum Rating 450 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage 480 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 RPM
Duty Cycle Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore 5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.8 in 171 mm
Displacement 928 in³ 15.2 l
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 189.6 in 4815 mm
Width - Maximum 64.2 in 1630 mm
Height - Minimum 80.1 in 2034 mm
Height - Maximum 101.7 in 2584 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 8172.5 lb 3707 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 10238.3 lb 4644 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler core
  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner - Non canister, disposable

Control Panel

  • GCCP 1.2

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing
  • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
  • Radiator, package mounted
  • Coolant drain valve
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Radiator sight gauge

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold - dry

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pump
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Fuel cooler

Generator Set

  • Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
  • Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
  • All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked

Generators and Generator Attachments

  • IP23 Protection
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
  • Easy access to AVR and terminals
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal excitation (IE))
  • Terminal box, IP22 RHS facing, bottom cable entry
  • Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
  • 6 Leads
  • Insulation system, Class H

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

Lube System

  • Fumes disposal to front of radiator
  • Oil filter, spin on
  • Lubricating oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
  • Shallow oil pan
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil drain with valve

Mounting System

  • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator

Protection

  • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
  • Safety shutoff - Overspeed
  • Safety shutoff - High water temperature

Starting/Charging System

  • 24-volt electric starting motor
  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator

General

  • Vibration damper
  • Parts book
  • Lifting eyes

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)

Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks

  • Overfill prevention valve
  • Wide Base - Skid
  • Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
  • 5 Gallon Spill Containment

Exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Circuit breaker

  • 400A LSI
  • 400A LS/I
  • 800A LSI
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • 600A LS/I
  • 1200A LSI
  • 600A LSI
  • 1200A LS/I
  • 800A LS/I

Control System

  • Volt free contacts
  • 100A Load center
  • Product link remote monitoring hardware
  • Twist release, Red button emergency stop
  • 16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
  • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
  • Audible alarm Gp
  • Ground fault relay

Enclosures

  • E-Stop
  • AC & DC Source lights
  • Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)

Generator

  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Space heater

Exhaust System

  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • Flexible exhaust connection
  • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA attenuation

Starting System

  • Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
  • Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
  • Battery charger (UL Certified)
  • Jacket water heater

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

General

  • UL2200 Certification
  • CSA Certification
  • Extended Service Coverage
  • Generator test report
  • CSA Certification
  • UL 2200 package

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
D450 GC Open Set

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