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Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset
C27
Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset discontinued/non-current diesel generator-set variant. Cat H-CPC marks the source page as Non-Current and links the official LEHE1213-04 Cat spec sheet validating the 800 ekW standby / 725 ekW prime rating.
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- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-11
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Electrical Output
- 800 kW
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 27.03 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,500 RPM
Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset generator set context
The Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 800 kW / 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.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Model | C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset |
| Series | C27 |
| Configuration | V-12 ATAAC four-stroke water-cooled diesel generator-set engine |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 27.03 L |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | U.S. EPA Emergency Stationary Use Only (Tier 2) |
| Certifications | Caterpillar Non-Current product page, U.S. EPA Emergency Stationary Use Only |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset use?
The Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset?
The Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset is a V12 (12-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 27.03 L.
What emissions standard does the C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset meet?
The Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset is certified to U.S. EPA Emergency Stationary Use Only (Tier 2) emissions standards.
Is the C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset still in production?
No — the Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset?
Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar C27 60 Hz Emergency Stationary Legacy Genset can be downloaded from this page.