Producing reliable power from 985 to 1650 kWe, each generator set has been designed to meet World bank (WB) emission certification stage 2. The CM20C 50 and 60 Hz, 6, 8 or 9 cylinder, turbocharged-aftercooled generator set, is designed for Ultrafast start time and load acceptance, low fuel and oil consumption requiring low maintenance.
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| Minimum Rating | 985 kWe 985 kWe |
| Maximum Rating | 1650 kWe 1650 kWe |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | (WB) Stage 1 and 2 (WB) Stage 1 and 2 |
| Voltage | 3000 to 13800 Volts 3000 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency At Speed | 50 Hz @ 1000 / 60 Hz @ 900 50 Hz @ 1000 / 60 Hz @ 900 |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous |
| Ready To Accept Loads (Preheated/Vented) | 40 s 40 s |
| Normal Ramp Up To 100% Load | 75 s 75 s |
| Emergency Ramp Up 10% To 100% Load | 25 s 25 s |
| Genset Efficiency Up To | 43.10% 43.10% |
| Engine Model | CM20C, 4-stroke-engine CM20C, 4-stroke-engine |
| Bore | 7.87 in 200 mm |
| Stroke | 11.81 in 300 mm |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-aftercooled Turbocharged-aftercooled |
| Engine Rating Range | 1020 - 1710 kW 1020 - 1710 kW |
| Configuration | 6,8,9 cylinder 6,8,9 cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Diesel oil / heavy fuel oil (HFO) / crude oil Diesel oil / heavy fuel oil (HFO) / crude oil |
| Swept Volume | 575 in³ 9.4 l/cyl |
| Mean Effective Pressure Up To | 351 psi 24.2 bar |
| Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (WB I) Up To | 0.417 Ib/kWh 189 g/kWh |
| Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (WB II) Up To | 0.417 Ib/kWh 189 g/kWh |
| Specific Lube Oil Consumption | 0.001 Ib/kWh 0.6 g/kWh |
| Length - Minimum | 239 in 6073 mm |
| Length - Maximum | 281 in 7125 mm |
| Width - Minimum | 66 in 1680 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 71 in 1816 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 112 in 2833 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 119 in 3010 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 41447 lb 18.8 ton (US) |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 66139 lb 30 ton (US) |
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