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Caterpillar C32 ATAAC Specs (Power | Consumption)

Written by Ernie Lo in Specs Last Updated August 18, 2026

The Caterpillar C32 ATAAC generator is listed with standby output of 1000 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and 480 V output.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 1000 kWVoltage options: 480 VDry weight: 15,234 lb (6,910 kg)

Key specifications

1000 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
480 V Voltage options
15,234 lb (6,910 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
50% load

35.9 gal/hr

75% load

51.7 gal/hr

100% load

69.4 gal/hr

Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.
This model

65.6 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Typical for this output class
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
1,000 kWStandby
15,233.94 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar C32 ATAAC compares

Low, Typical and High are fixed generator-industry reference bands set by standby-output class. They do not change based on the models contained in this CSV.

Standby power
1,000 kW
Low range
Typical: 2,000 kW
Dry weight
15,234 lb
Low range
Typical: 29,983 lb
Oil capacity
26.15 gal
Low range
Typical: 50.19 gal
Standby power1,000 kW · Low
Low 1,000 kWTypical 2,000 kWHigh 5,000 kW

Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Dry weight15,234 lb · Low
Low 13,999 lbTypical 29,983 lbHigh 59,966 lb

Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Oil capacity26.15 gal · Low
Low 21.13 galTypical 50.19 galHigh 118.88 gal

Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model C32 ATAAC
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 1000 kW
Standby kVA 1250.0
Voltage options 480 V
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar C32 ATAAC
Engine displacement 1, 959 cu in (32.1 L)
Aspiration / cooling ATAAC
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 26.2 gal (99 L)
Engine coolant capacity 61.6 gal (233.2 L)
Oil capacity 26.2 gal (99 L)
Coolant capacity 106.6 gal (403.5 L)
Controller EMCP 4

Physical specifications

Dry weight 15, 234 lb (6, 910 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 167.2 × 79.2 × 85.6 in (4248 × 2011 × 2174 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby 35.9 gal/h (135.9 L/h) @ 50%; 51.7 gal/h (195.7 L/h) @ 75%; 69.4 gal/h (262.7 L/h) @ 100%

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.

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