9 MW 2017 Used Caterpillar CG260-16

USP&E is selling: 9 MW 2017 Used Caterpillar CG260-16 Natural Gas Generator Sets
50 Hz; 10500 Voltage; 1000 RPM

Units available: 2 - 4.5 MW per Unit
**Note that price is for BOTH UNITS

The used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator listed here is a 2017-vintage, 9 MW generator set available exclusively through USP&E Global, and it cannot be found anywhere else in the market at this specification and provenance. Operating at 50 Hz and 10,500 volts, this unit has accumulated 12,500 hours of runtime and remains in used condition, ready for assessment and rapid deployment across a wide range of industrial and utility power applications. Sourced from Asia and held within USP&E's exclusive inventory of more than 3,000 MW, this used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator represents one of the most capable mid-scale gas-fuelled generation assets currently available on the secondary power equipment market. The Caterpillar CG260-16 platform is a sixteen-cylinder, lean-burn gas engine generator set engineered for sustained high-efficiency output on pipeline-quality natural gas, renewable biogas, and alternative specialty gases, making it one of the most versatile units in its output class. Buyers seeking a proven, manufacturer-backed platform at the 9 MW scale will find this used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator to be an exceptional acquisition opportunity, particularly given the extended lead times and capital costs associated with new-build equivalents in today's constrained equipment supply environment.

From a technical and performance standpoint, the CG260-16 is Caterpillar's high-output sixteen-cylinder gas engine designed for continuous prime power and facility emergency power duty cycles, with the combustion architecture and emissions profile required for regulatory compliance in most international markets. At 9 MW of electrical output and rated at 50 Hz, this used natural gas generator set for sale is equally suited to grid-parallel operation, island-mode prime power, and combined heat and power configurations where recovered thermal energy from the jacket water and exhaust circuits is used to serve process heat, district heating, or absorption cooling loads. The 10,500-volt output voltage positions this unit for direct medium-voltage switchgear integration, reducing the transformer infrastructure required and simplifying the overall plant electrical balance-of-system. With 12,500 operating hours logged, the CG260-16 sits well within the range at which a competent overhaul or inspection programme can extend major component life significantly, and USP&E's technical team can coordinate full mechanical due diligence, inspection reports, and condition assessments prior to purchase. This used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator is particularly well suited to industrial facilities, food and beverage processing plants, wastewater treatment operations, district energy schemes, and any application where biogas and CHP power generation can displace grid electricity costs while generating usable thermal output. The unit's fuel flexibility across pipeline gas, landfill gas, digester gas, and other alternative specialty gases makes it a strong candidate for renewable energy projects where waste gas streams are available for power recovery.

USP&E Global does not simply broker equipment. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified multinational EPC and O&M company with more than 150 completed power station projects across 45 countries, USP&E delivers this used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator as part of a full project lifecycle offering that begins with equipment supply and extends through engineering, civil works, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, performance testing, long-term service agreements, and ongoing operations and maintenance. For buyers in frontier and emerging markets, this turnkey power plant EPC contractor capability is what separates USP&E from equipment brokers and resellers who cannot support the asset beyond the point of sale. USP&E's power station O&M frontier markets experience means that whether this unit is destined for an industrial facility in Southeast Asia, a remote mining operation in Central Asia, or a utility peaking project anywhere across the Asia-Pacific region, the company has the in-country logistics networks, certified technical personnel, and project management frameworks to deliver a fully operational power station on schedule and within budget. Combined with 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliance, USP&E provides the governance and transparency that development finance institutions, government utilities, and private project sponsors require when procuring and operating generation assets in complex regulatory environments. The combined heat and power natural gas generator application for this CG260-16 is supported by USP&E's engineering team, who can design the full heat recovery system, integrate the unit into an existing facility energy management platform, and deliver verified efficiency gains that satisfy sustainability reporting and carbon accounting requirements.

If you are looking to procure a used Caterpillar CG260-16 natural gas generator for prime power, emergency standby, biogas-to-power, or combined heat and power duty in Asia or any other region, this exclusive USP&E inventory asset offers a fast route to a proven 9 MW platform at a fraction of new-equipment cost and lead time. Stock number USP010399 is available now. Click Fast Quote to receive a rapid commercial response from the USP&E team, or contact USP&E Global directly to discuss technical specifications, inspection scheduling, EPC scope, financing options, and delivery terms. USP&E powers possibility on the frontier, and this asset is ready to power yours.

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