C32B DE1500S Diesel Generator Set

1500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power at 1500 ekW at 60 Hz, the Caterpillar DE1500S diesel generator set is made to meet the needs of your standby and mission critical applications with the new C32B engine with best-in-class power density combining a compact and lighter design.

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

Equipment Highlights

Cat Generator Set Package

Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
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

SR5 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 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 50°C (122°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

CE and UKCA Certifications

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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

Specs + Downloads

Specs

Engine Model: C32B TA, V12, 4-Stroke Diesel
Bore: 5.7 in
Stroke: 6.4 in
Displacement: 1959 in³
Compression Ratio: 14:1
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: EUI
Governor Type: ADEM™ A5
Length - Minimum: 185.43 in
Length - Maximum: 185.43 in
Width - Minimum: 89.72 in
Width - Maximum: 89.72 in
Height - Minimum: 100.43 in
Height - Maximum: 105.71 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 18832 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 20155 lb
Mission Critical: 1500 ekW
Standby Rating: 1500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low BSFC
Voltage: 400 to 415 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical