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Caterpillar
Caterpillar C18 Diesel Generator Set
Model: C18
4-hour response · Pricing in SAR · Delivery across all KSA regions
C18 — Caterpillar C18 Diesel Generator Set
The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Generator Set provides 500-715 kVA versatile power generation for Saudi Arabia's medium-scale industrial and commercial applications. The C18's 18-liter inline-6 ACERT engine with electronically controlled fuel injection delivers fuel-efficient performance compliant with Saudi Aramco and SASO emissions requirements for stationary gensets. Its modular design allows factory-configured options including sound-attenuated enclosure for NEOM smart city noise-sensitive applications and paralleling capability for scalable power in Saudi Aramco field camps and temporary industrial sites. Standard EMCP 4.2 controller with load sharing and automatic mains failure functions enables unattended operation at remote Saudi Aramco and SABIC facilities. Heavy-duty radiator with pusher fan configuration withstands Saudi Arabia's desert sandstorm conditions without excessive maintenance.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the C18
- Power Output
- 500-715 kVA (prime)
- Engine
- Cat C18 ACERT™ I6
- Speed
- 1500 rpm (50Hz)
- Voltage
- 400V
- Control
- EMCP 4.2
- Fuel Consumption
- 135 L/hr (full load)
- Enclosure
- Open or weatherproof option
- Ambient
- 50°C rated
- Certifications
- ISO 8528, CE, SASO
- Dimensions
- 3.8m x 1.4m x 1.8m
Key Features & Benefits
- Electronically controlled fuel injection optimizes fuel consumption at partial loads, reducing operating costs for Saudi remote site generators running at variable demand.
- Factory paralleling capability allows multiple C18 units to share load, enabling scalable power for NEOM construction site growth without replacing single-unit gensets.
- Weatherproof canopy option with acoustic treatment reduces noise to 75dB(A) at 7m, meeting NEOM and Riyadh smart city noise ordinance limits for urban project generators.
- EMCP 4.2 automatic mains failure (AMF) and automatic transfer switch (ATS) enables zero-operator unattended standby operation at remote Saudi Aramco field locations.
- SASO and Saudi Aramco vendor approved status simplifies procurement for Saudi contractors who must use approved vendor list products for Aramco and government projects.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Saudi hospital and healthcare facility standby power ensuring uninterrupted critical life support equipment during SEC grid interruptions.
- SABIC and Aramco field camp prime power for worker accommodation, office, and light industrial loads at remote Saudi construction sites.
- Saudi telecommunications base station backup power including 5G towers being deployed across the Kingdom for Vision 2030 digital infrastructure.
- Water pumping stations for NWC and SWCC remote distribution networks requiring reliable standby power for pump motor starting.
- Saudi retail and commercial complex emergency power for shopping malls and hotels in Riyadh and Jeddah requiring SASO-compliant backup power.
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