1999 CAT 3412 800kW Diesel Generator Set

This 1999 Caterpillar 3412 DITA diesel generator set is a heavy-duty 800 kW standby power system built for large industrial and commercial backup applications. According to Caterpillar TMI, this unit was factory-built and tested on April 8, 1999, and is configured as a packaged standby genset. The control panel currently shows 968 original operating hours.

The unit is rated 800 kW / 1000 kVA standby at 60 Hz, 1800 RPM, producing 480V, three-phase power. It is equipped with a Caterpillar SR4B generator end featuring Class H insulation and is housed in a sound-attenuated outdoor enclosure, making it suitable for stationary installation.

Power is provided by the proven CAT 3412 DITA turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine. Controls are handled through a Caterpillar EMCP II control panel, and the package includes a modern UL-listed Cummins battery charger, engine-mounted charging alternator, automatic voltage regulation, and multiple internal circuit breakers with ground-fault protection.

This generator set is mounted on a heavy skid with an integrated 1500-gallon base fuel tank, supporting extended runtime for standby applications.

Per Caterpillar performance data, fuel consumption is approximately 57.9 gallons per hour at 100% load (800 kW), with strong efficiency at partial loads.

This unit is well-suited for manufacturing facilities, utilities, processing plants, data centers, municipalities, mining operations, and other critical standby power applications.