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Overview

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.

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Specifications

Units: USMetric

Continuous Rating	3333 / 3000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type	Natural Gas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency	43.90%

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Benefits & Features

High Reliability

• Anti-knock control and cylinder balancing protect the engine from overload and ensure reliable operation
• State-of-the-art turbocharger A140 with Wastegate ensures full performance even under high temperatures and higher altitudes
• Higher reliability and lower maintenance costs due to open combustion chamber technology

High Availability, High Profitability

• Miller valve timing and optimized compression ratios ensure high efficiency and low fuels costs
• More profit for your plant
• Long maintenance intervals and general overhaul only after 80,000 oh allow an operation of 10 years without general overhaul
• Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

• Savings of up to 4,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets
• Improved components reduce lube oil consumption
• Lower operating costs due to 30% lower lube oil consumption in comparison to similar products

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Docs & Links

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

CG260 Model Series Brochure

Electric Power Rating Guide

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Docs & Links

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

CG260 Model Series Brochure

Electric Power Rating Guide

December 18, 2025

Specifications

Units: USMetric Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating	3333 / 3000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type	Natural Gas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency	43.90%
Frequency	50Hz / 60 Hz
RPM	1000 / 900 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	CG260-12
Displacement	—12443 in³203.9 l
Aspiration	TA
Bore	—10.2 in260 mm
Stroke	—12.6 in320 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length	—315 in8000 mm
Width	—105 in2660 mm
Height	—110 in2794 mm
Dry Weight - Genset	—89617 lb40649.6 kg

Benefits & Features

High Reliability

• Anti-knock control and cylinder balancing protect the engine from overload and ensure reliable operation
• State-of-the-art turbocharger A140 with Wastegate ensures full performance even under high temperatures and higher altitudes
• Higher reliability and lower maintenance costs due to open combustion chamber technology

High Availability, High Profitability

• Miller valve timing and optimized compression ratios ensure high efficiency and low fuels costs
• More profit for your plant
• Long maintenance intervals and general overhaul only after 80,000 oh allow an operation of 10 years without general overhaul
• Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

• Savings of up to 4,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets
• Improved components reduce lube oil consumption
• Lower operating costs due to 30% lower lube oil consumption in comparison to similar products

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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
  • Exhaust waste gate for the CG260-12
  • Closed crankcase ventilation system

• Fuel system
  • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Pre-chamber spark plugs

• Generator
  • Busbar connections
  • Closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Reactive droop
  • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • Grid code generator
  • Winding temperature detectors

• 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

Related Products

Units: USMetric

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