Service parts for the C32 ACERT
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
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Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1000 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1250 |
| Prime power | 800 kW |
| Emissions | Low BSFC |
| Oil capacity | 72.0 L |
| Voltage options | 380 V |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 72.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 55.0 L |
| Displacement | 32.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar C32 ACERT
2Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Fuel filter | P551316 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On | CATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 | KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C32 ACERT| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | 3890433 | Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99 | |||
| Fuel filter | 2 micron high performance | — | |||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Coolant | 80.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40 | 138.0 L | — | 500 hr |
Service intervals
4| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Change | 250 hr | Oil Change Interval as printed on the specification sheet | |
| Primary air filter element | Change | 250 hr | When changing the primary element at 250 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) | |
| oil | Change | 500 hr | Oil Change Interval | |
| Secondary air filter element | Change | 750 hr | When changing the secondary element at 750 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
25| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 374 | L/min (13.2 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C7 ACERT, C9 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 445 | L/min (15.7 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C11 ACERT, C13 ACERT, C15 ACERT, C18 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 467 | L/min (16.5 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C7 ACERT, C9 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 889 | L/min (31.4 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C11 ACERT, C13 ACERT, C15 ACERT, C18 ACERT |
| Other | Compression Ratio | 15.0:1 | ||
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E70) | 12 667 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E90) | 12 677 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Radiator cooling package maximum elevation | 1524 | m (5000 ft) | with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Other | Rotation (from flywheel end) | Counterclockwise | from flywheel end | |
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70) | 2.23 | ||
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90) | 2.23 | ||
| Pressure | WS255 pump plunger load | 238,000 | lb (107,960 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS273XD pump plunger load | 275,000 | lb (124 738 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS305XD pump plunger load | 250,000 | lb (113 398 kg) | |
| Speed | Flexible Rated Speed | 1800-2100 | rpm | |
| Speed | Maximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1970 | rpm | |
| Speed | Peak Torque Speed | 1400 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1900 | rpm | |
| Temperature | Radiator cooling package design ambient temperature | 48.9 | °C (120°F) | coolant mixture 50/50 (water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant), maximum elevation 1524 m (5000 ft) |
| Torque | Air compressor SAE "A" hydraulic pump drive maximum torque (374 L/min and 467 L/min compressors) | 60 | N•m (44 lb-ft) | C7, C9 ACERT |
| Torque | Air compressor maximum torque (374 L/min / 13.2 cfm @ 1250 rpm, C7/C9) | 60 | N·m (44 lb-ft) | 374 L/min (13.2 cfm) @ 1250 rpm |
| Torque | Air compressor maximum torque (467 L/min / 16.5 cfm @ 1250 rpm, C7/C9) | 60 | N·m (44 lb-ft) | 467 L/min (16.5 cfm) @ 1250 rpm |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 (water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant) | below 48°C | Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9°C (120°F) ambient up to a maximum elevation of 1524 m (5000 ft) | ||
| Coolant | 50/50 mixture water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant | below 48°C | Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9° C (120° F) ambient; coolant sump refill capacities vary by oil sump/pan (18 L to 106 L service refill with new oil filter change) | ||
| Engine oil | EPA 2D 89.330-96 (fuel reference, Diesel <6.6 L, density 0,845-0,850 kg/L a 15 °C) | Reference condition only, not a lubricant recommendation | |||
| Engine oil | Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40 | 138.0 L | Oil change interval 500 hr | ||
| Engine oil | low sulfated ash oil | Required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. | |||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) | Contains less than or equal to 15 parts per million sulfur (mg/kg); required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. B20 biodiesel capability available. | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C) | LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg) | Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter) | ||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) | SAE J1995 | Diesel engines 7 liter and higher; used at 29°C (84.2°F) with density 838.9 g/L | ||
| Fuel | 35º API | Lower heating value 42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) when used at 29º C (84.2º F) with a density of 838.9 g/L. | |||
| Fuel | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | Diesel engines up to 6.6 liter; density 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15°C (59°F); fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F) | ||
| Fuel | dry natural gas, LHV 35.54 MJ/Nm3 (905 btu/ft3) | Gas ratings based on SAE J1349 standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar C32 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar C32 ACERT use?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT is powered by the Caterpillar C32 ACERT engine.
Is the Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesel or gas?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar C32 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar C32 ACERT has an oil capacity of 72.0 liters.
How much coolant does the Caterpillar C32 ACERT hold?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT cooling system holds 55 liters (14.5 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar C32 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT is rated 800 kW prime (1000 kVA), against 1000 kW standby.
What voltages is the Caterpillar C32 ACERT available in?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT is offered in 380 V.
What oil filter fits the Caterpillar C32 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT uses oil filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 3890434, CATERPILLAR 2P4005.
Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar C32 ACERT take?
The Caterpillar C32 ACERT uses fuel filter part number 3890433.
Available documents
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