Caterpillar 342 Diesel Generator Set

Industrial / Oilfield Configuration

Generator Nameplate (Verified from Photo)

• Manufacturer: Kato Engineering (Alternator)

• Generator Type: Synchronous AC Generator

• Continuous Power: 175 kW

• Continuous Rating: 218.7 kVA

• Power Factor: 0.8

• Phase: 3-Phase

• Frequency: 60 Hz

• Speed: 1200 RPM

• Voltage Options:

  • 120 / 240 V

  • 277 / 480 V

• Current (480V): ~263 Amps

• Insulation Class: F

• Ambient Rating: 40°C

• Exciter: Static

• Manufacturer Location: Mankato, Minnesota, USA

Prime Mover

Caterpillar 342 Diesel Engine

Engine Specifications (CAT 342 – Standard Platform)

General

• Manufacturer: Caterpillar

• Engine Model: CAT 342

• Configuration: Inline 6-cylinder

• Cycle: 4-stroke diesel

• Aspiration: Turbocharged

• Fuel System: Mechanical unit injection

• Governor: Mechanical

• Duty Rating: Continuous industrial / generator duty

Performance (Typical Gen-Set Rating)

• Engine Power: ~240 – 260 HP

• Rated Speed: 1200 RPM

• Torque: High low-RPM torque (generator-optimized)