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Caterpillar C1.1

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Caterpillar C1.1 — 1.1 L L3 turbocharged-aftercooled diesel generator engine (Cat C-Series series). 7.6 ekW standby / 6.8 ekW prime @ 50 Hz, 8.8 / 8 ekW @ 60 Hz; compact 3-cylinder industrial diesel. Source: Cat 2024 Electric Power Ratings Guide.

Caterpillar C1.1 1.1L L3 diesel generator engine — 10 kVA standby specifications
Caterpillar C1.1 1.1L L3 diesel generator engine — 10 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
10 kVA
Electrical Output
8 kWe
Cylinders
L3
Displacement
1.1 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power6.88.5
Standby Power7.69.5

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power810
Standby Power8.811

Caterpillar C1.1 generator set context

The Caterpillar C1.1 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 10 kVA / 8 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

Caterpillar C1.1C Series C1.1

Technical Specifications

BrandCaterpillar
ModelC1.1
SeriesC Series
ConfigurationL3
Cylinders3
Displacement1.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage IIIA
Country of OriginJapan

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Caterpillar C1.1?

The Caterpillar C1.1 is rated at 10 kVA standby / 9 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 11 kVA standby / 10 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the C1.1 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Caterpillar C1.1 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Caterpillar C1.1 use?

The Caterpillar C1.1 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the C1.1?

The Caterpillar C1.1 is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 1.1 L.

What emissions standard does the C1.1 meet?

The Caterpillar C1.1 is certified to Euro Stage IIIA emissions standards.

Is the Caterpillar C1.1 still in production?

Yes — the Caterpillar C1.1 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the C1.1?

Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar C1.1 can be downloaded from this page.

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