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Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 Generator Set

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 is a 5.7 kW natural gas, diesel standby generator set powered by a Solar Turbines Taurus 60 engine. It is available at 50 V and 60 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. The set measures 9753×320×366 mm (384.0×12.6×14.4 in) and weighs about 58483 kg (128933 lb). The same Taurus 60 engine also powers generator sets from Caterpillar.

5.7 kW
Standby
3
Document types

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Service parts for the TAURUS 60

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required
7E4254Air filtersee priceeBay

Fuel system

1 required
PL1697Fuel filtersee priceeBay

Electrical

1 required
7L7872Batterysee priceeBay

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Specifications

Fuelnatural gas, diesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power5.7 kW
AlternatorSR4B (4-pole)
Voltage options50 V, 60 V
Phasethree-phase
Dimensions (L×W×H)9753×320×366 mm
Dry weight33175 kg

Engine

Solar Turbines Taurus 60
AspirationTurbocharged

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The Solar Turbines Taurus 60 in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Caterpillar3412

Maintenance & consumables

for the Solar Turbines Taurus 60
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter7E4254 eBay
Fuel filterPL1697 eBay
Oil filter—
Battery×47L7872 eBay
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil—
Spark plug—

Common questions

What size generator is the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 is rated 5.7 kW standby.

What engine does the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 use?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 is powered by the Solar Turbines Taurus 60 engine.

What fuel type does the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 take?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 runs on natural gas, diesel.

What is the dry weight of the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 has a dry weight of 33175 kg (73138 lb).

What voltage does the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 produce?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 is offered in 50 V, 60 V, three-phase-phase.

Which alternator is fitted to the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 uses a SR4B alternator. It has 4 poles.

What fuel filter does the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 use?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 uses fuel filter part number PL1697.

Which air filter part number does the Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 take?

The Solar Turbines TAURUS 60 uses air filter part number 7E4254.

Available documents

Engine spec — ds60md (Solar Turbines)Spec sheet (Solar Turbines)Spec sheet — TPS60GS (Solar Turbines)Spec sheet — bpgpsg (Solar Turbines)Spec sheet — ds60mpu (Solar Turbines)Reference — 6000 Taurus60 PG WBT (Solar Turbines)Reference — bipg (Solar Turbines)

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