CG260-16

CG260-16 Gas Generator Set

Cat® CG260-16 (2800kW-4500kW) Gas Generator models offers high performance in a small package, allowing all facilities access to reliable & efficient power.

CG260-16

DESCRIPTION

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.Electric Power
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • 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
    • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
  • Exhaust
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
    • Exhaust waste gate for the CG260-16
  • Fuel system
    • Pre-chamber spark plugs
    • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
    • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Generator
    • Reactive droop
    • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Grid code generator
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
    • Busbar connections
  • Starting/Charging
    • Compressed air engine start
  • General
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
CG260-16 Gas Generator Set
Name:
CG260-16
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 10%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.60 / 44.3%
Maximum Standby Rating
4500 ekW
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
RPM
1000 / 900 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
CG260-16
Displacement
16586 in³ / 271.8 l
Stroke
12.6 in / 320 mm
Bore
10.2 in / 260 mm
Aspiration
TA

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
371 in / 9420 mm
Width
110 in / 2794 mm
Height
133 in / 3390 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
117505 lb / 53299.4 kg

SEE HOW CG260-16 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Gas Generator Sets
CG260-16
CG260-16
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 10%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.60 / 44.3%
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
RPM
1000 / 900 rpm
Engine Model
CG260-16
Displacement
16586 in³ / 271.8 l
Stroke
12.6 in / 320 mm
Bore
10.2 in / 260 mm
Aspiration
TA
Length
371 in / 9420 mm
Width
110 in / 2794 mm
Height
133 in / 3390 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
117505 lb / 53299.4 kg
Gas Generator Sets
CG260-16
CG260-16
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
4300 / 4000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas, Hydrogen Blend (to 10%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.1 / 43.8%
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
RPM
1000 / 900 rpm
Engine Model
CG260-16
Displacement
16586 in³ / 271.8 l
Stroke
12.6 in / 320 mm
Bore
10.2 in / 260 mm
Aspiration
TA
Length
371 in / 9420 mm
Width
110 in / 2794 mm
Height
133 in / 3390 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
117505 lb / 53299.4 kg
Gas Generator Sets
CHP1500
CHP1500 Gas Enclosure No Shadow
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1490 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.50%
Frequency
60 Hz
RPM
1500 rpm
Engine Model
G3512H
Displacement
3574 in³ / 59 l
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Aspiration
TA
Length
716 in / 18200 mm
Width
155 in / 3940 mm
Height
467 in / 11850 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
34700 lb / 15740 kg