Cat launches greener generator
US equipment maker Caterpillar has launched a new mobile generator set called the 310 kVA Cat XQP310 that meets the EU’s Stage V’s emission standards for engines used in non-road mobile machinery.
The mobile unit can run on renewable diesel fuel, has 12% more power than its predecessor, and can be used for 50 and 60 Hz applications across a range of voltages, said the company.
“As construction and mining activities rebound worldwide, the Cat XQP310 demonstrates how we are expanding our portfolio of mobile power solutions to deliver the performance and reliability customers need while helping them support their sustainability initiatives and address evolving emission standards,” said Tom Caldwell, global general manager for electric power rental solutions at Caterpillar.
Caterpillar noted that the launch follows the release of the 200 kVA Cat XQP200 mobile generator set in 2021, saying this demonstrates Caterpillar’s ability to meet the 90% reduction in nitrogen oxides when compared with the Stage IIIA standard, as well as other changes specified by Stage V standards.
Cat mobile generator sets are designed with a dual-wall fuel tank with an open bund that helps to protect the environment by containing spills, while coastal ingress protection (CIP) enables operation in harsh conditions.
The generator set also is equipped with Cat Connect technology to remotely track and manage the generator set and improve operational efficiency. Through a subscription, the telematics send real-time information on fuel level, AdBlue/diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level, battery voltage, and run status. Connected assets support peak operation with timely insights that help customers better control costs, improve performance and reduce risks.
Cat mobile generator sets meeting EU Stage V emission standards can use up to 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable diesel fuel.
