DG500 (60 Hz)

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Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Application
Frequency 60 Hz
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Natural Gas Rating 500 ekW
RPM 1800
Voltage 120/208, 120/240, 277/480, 346/600 VAC
Aspiration Turbocharged - Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Bore 5.7in
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Displacement 1106.3in³
Engine Model Cat® CG18 In-line 6, 4-cycle Natural Gas
Fuel System Gas mixer, Venturi
Governor Type Electronic
Stroke 7.2in
Height 82in
Length 154in
Weight 10721lb
Width 73in

Standard Equipment:

  • Exhaust
    • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Fuel System
    • Gas train with Zero Pressure regulator
    • ECU controlled shutdown solenoid
    • Airfuel Ratio Control, Venturi type Air-Gas mixer, throttle controlled valve
  • Controls
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR)
  • Telematics
    • PL444 Product link 4G LTE Telematics
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • SR5
  • Governing
    • Electronic Governing
  • Starting/charging
    • 24V starting motors
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails are gloss black
    • Operation and maintenance manuals
    • Parts book

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inler
    • Air inlet adapters
  • Cooling
    • Inlet/Outlet connections
  • Exhaust
    • Flexible fitting
    • Elbow, Flange
    • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
    • Exhaust expander
  • Telematics
    • PLG 601 & 641 Product link Telematics
  • Generator
    • Permanent Mangnet Excitation
    • Low voltage extension box
    • Generator air filter
    • European bus bar
    • Cable access box
  • Enclocures
    • Sound Attenuated and Weather Protective
  • Starting/charging
    • Jacket water heater
    • Space Heaters
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery with cable and rack (shipped loose)
    • Battery charger
    • Oversized battery
  • General
    • Engine barring group
    • EEC D.O.I and other certifications
    • Crankcase explosion relief valve