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Caterpillar C27 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C27 is a 800 kW (1000 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C27 ATAAC engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 95 L (25.1 gal) of oil and 110 L (29.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 43 °C. The set measures 4332.8×2015.8×2173 mm (170.6×79.4×85.6 in) and weighs about 7430 kg (16380 lb).

800 kW
Standby
27.03 L
Displacement
95.0 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
Standby kVA1000
EmissionsEPA Tier 4 Interim
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity95.0 L
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity110 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4332×2015×2173 mm
Dry weight7430 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C27 ATAAC
Oil capacity95.0 L
Coolant capacity110.0 L
Displacement27.03 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter250 hr find
Fuel filter250 hr find
Oil filter250 hr find
Belt1000 hr find
Coolant250 hr
Oil250 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C27?

The Caterpillar C27 is rated 800 kW standby (1000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C27 use?

The Caterpillar C27 is powered by the Caterpillar C27 ATAAC engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C27 use?

The Caterpillar C27 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C27?

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar C27 has an oil capacity of 95.0 liters.

Parts

16
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
2323232Connecting rodsConnecting rod buy
i01480768Coolant1Coolant filter buy
R-20R2284C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)Service part / kit buy
R-20R2285C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)Service part / kit buy
i01359666Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention1Service part / kit buy
i01372247Mounting and Dismounting1Service part / kit buy
i01462046Engine Stopping1Service part / kit buy
i01496776Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention1Service part / kit buy
i01553111Generator Lead ConnectionsService part / kit buy
i01593543Generator Isolating for Maintenance1Service part / kit buy
i01658146Important Safety InformationService part / kit buy
i01805780Before Starting Engine1Service part / kit buy
i01830750Engine Maintenance InformationService part / kit buy
i02106213Electrical System1Service part / kit buy
i02136012Engine Starting1Service part / kit buy
i02879636Safety MessagesService part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%125.032.9
Standby75%171.045.1
Standby100%223.058.9

Available documents

Spec sheetReferenceService manual