Harvesting Energy: Generators for Agriculture

Agriculture

Turning Waste Into WATTS

In agriculture, consistent and dependable energy is essential to keep operations moving forward. Whether it’s powering equipment, managing facilities, or processing byproducts into biogas, Cat^® generators provide the reliability you need.

From low-energy fuel generators harnessing agricultural waste to rental standby power during outages, we’ve got your farm covered.

With innovative switchgear that enables selling surplus power to the grid and a global dealer network providing reliable maintenance, Cat ensures your energy stays as productive as your farm.

Benefits of Biogas

Enviromental

Using biogas as your energy source can help reduce
a site’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

Operational Efficiency

Generate cost-effective power directly on-site, reducing reliance on external sources and optimizing resources.

Odor Control

Elimination of odor and pest issues that are caused by the decomposition of organic material.

Organic Waste, Endless Energy

Curious about biogas, its benefits, and how to integrate it into your farm's operations? Discover more about Cat Biogas Energy Solutions here.

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Thinking about biogas for your farm?

Our expert offers practical tips and key insights to help you get started with your next project – explore the blog now!

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Testimonials From The Fields

GENERATING PROFITABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY

Rock Creek Dairy, operating with 9,000 cows, addressed odor and methane concerns by implementing an anaerobic digester system and two Cat® 3520C gas generators optimized for biogas use. This solution efficiently converted methane into electricity, resolving concerns and delivering reliable power for both the facility and the local energy grid.

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Cat® Mobile Generators Provide Power and Save Grain...

A Cat® dealer helped Memphis-based Callan Salvage & Appraisal dispatch mobile generators to power Mayfield Grain. The portabl…
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Reliable Backup Power for Mushroom Grower

Finning technicians helped identify and assist with the necessary modifications to the enclosure to house the new C18 generat…
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Solar Power Keeps Costs Down At Poultry Farm

With its energy bill representing a whopping 50 percent of its total operating costs, Buck Creek Farm needed a power source t…
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Products Featured in Customer Stories

Maximum Rating

600 ekW

600 ekW

Minimum Rating

500 ekW

500 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Consumption

C18 (60 Hz)

The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliab…
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Gas Standby Rating

1000 ekW @ 0.8pf

1000 ekW @ 0.8pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset

U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset

G3512 with FAST RESPONSE

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched per…
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Continuous Rating

2050 ekW

2050 ekW

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

40.10%

40.10%

G3520C

From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy …
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Harvesting Energy: Generators for Agriculture

Agriculture

Turning Waste Into WATTS