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CG260-16 Gas Generator Sets

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.

CG260-16

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

Continuous Rating
4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.60 / 44.3%
Maximum Standby Rating
4500 ekW
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Continuous Rating 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 44.60 / 44.3%
Maximum Standby Rating 4500 ekW
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
RPM 1000 / 900 rpm

Features

hydrogen blended fuel option

Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.

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
Starting/Charging
  • Compressed air engine start
General
  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Cooling

  • CHP skid

Grid Code Compliance

  • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands