60Hz Yuchai YC6A245L-D21 150kW/187.5kVA Diesel Generator Set

60Hz Yuchai 150kW/187.5kVA Diesel Generator Set
1.Technical Parameter
Parameter Item | Technical Specification |
Generator Set Model | YC6A245L-D21 Yuchai Diesel Generator Set |
Rated Frequency | 60Hz |
Prime Power (kW/kVA) | 150kW / 187.5kVA |
Standby Power (kW/kVA) | 160kW / 200kVA |
Full Load Fuel Consumption (L/H) | 48.4 |
Engine Brand | Original YUCHAI Industrial Diesel Engine |
Engine Model | YC6A245L-D21 |
Engine Structure | 6-cylinder In-line, 4-stroke, Water-cooled, Turbocharged & Intercooled |
Engine Displacement | 7.26L |
Rated Speed | 1800rpm |
Alternator Excitation Type | Brushless, Self-excited |
Insulation Grade | H Grade |
Protection Grade | IP23 |
Voltage Regulation System | Automatic AVR Constant Voltage Regulation |
Starting Mode | 24V DC Electric Starting |
Applicable Altitude | ≤2500m (No power derating) |
Working Temperature Range | -20℃ ~ 45℃ |
Major Overhaul Service Life | ≥12000 Working Hours |
Emission Standard | Euro II Industrial Emission Standard |
Operation Mode | Long-term prime power continuous operation / Intermittent standby emergency operation |
2. Core Product Features
The Yuchai YC6A245L-D21 60Hz 150kW diesel generator set is a high-reliability medium-power power generation device built on Yuchai’s proven 6A series industrial engine platform. As a hot-selling 187.5kVA diesel generator set for overseas 60Hz frequency markets, this unit features integrated industrial-grade durability, stable power output and convenient daily maintenance, making it one of the most cost-effective 150kW generator solutions for industrial and commercial power supply projects.
In terms of power stability and performance, this 6-cylinder in-line turbocharged intercooled diesel unit adopts electronic speed governing technology, delivering ultra-small speed fluctuation, low steady-state speed droop and fast transient response during load changes. It fully meets G3-grade generator performance standards, ensuring clean and stable voltage and frequency output even with frequent load increases and decreases. The 150kW continuous prime power supports long-term full-load operation for daily production power supply, while the 160kW standby power and 200kVA standby apparent power reserve sufficient peak capacity to handle sudden power surges and emergency power demand, perfectly adapting to complex industrial power consumption conditions.
In terms of structural durability and workmanship, the YC6A245L-D21 engine adopts high-strength alloy cast iron cylinder block, forged steel crankshaft and connecting rod, plus inner-cooling oil channel piston design. The overall structure is compact, lightweight and far more wear-resistant than ordinary generator engines in the same power class. With optimized integrated waterway and sealing structure, it effectively eliminates common oil leakage and water leakage faults that plague traditional generator sets. More than 90% of parts are universal with Yuchai 6A series batch products, greatly improving parts versatility and reducing accessory replacement difficulty and cost for later maintenance.
In terms of power generation safety and environmental adaptability, the matched brushless self-excited alternator abandons traditional carbon brush and slip ring wearing parts, realizing maintenance-free power generation operation, lowering daily failure rate and cutting long-term maintenance costs. The whole winding adopts H-grade high-temperature resistant insulating materials, which can resist long-term high-temperature aging and maintain stable operation in high-temperature workshop and open-air working environments. The IP23 professional dustproof and splash-proof protection grade effectively blocks external dust, floating debris and rain splash, supporting both indoor fixed installation and outdoor open-air use. Built-in multi-dimensional intelligent protection functions including low oil pressure alarm, high-temperature automatic shutdown, overload protection and overspeed protection realize full-process operation monitoring, supporting long-term unattended operation.
In terms of operational economy and practicability, the unit adopts optimized fuel atomization and combustion system, with full-load fuel consumption stably controlled at 48.4L/H. Reasonable power matching design avoids excessive fuel waste under conventional load conditions. The ultra-long 12000-hour major overhaul cycle minimizes equipment shutdown maintenance time, effectively improving the continuous operation rate of user equipment. The universal 60Hz frequency design covers most overseas market power grid standards, with strong compatibility and wide application versatility in global medium-power generator markets.
3. Main Application Scenarios
Tailored for global 60Hz power grid standard regions, the Yuchai YC6A245L-D21 150kW diesel generator set is widely exported to North America, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and Oceania. It covers industrial continuous power supply, commercial emergency backup power, field engineering temporary power consumption and public infrastructure power guarantee scenarios, adapting to diversified and complex working conditions of various industries.
Industrial continuous power supply is the core application of this 187.5kVA prime power diesel generator set. It is widely used for 24-hour uninterrupted power supply in medium-sized processing factories, mechanical manufacturing workshops, food processing plants, textile factories and packaging production lines. For industrial parks and factory areas with unstable municipal power grids, insufficient grid capacity or frequent planned power outages, this Yuchai 6-cylinder generator set can maintain stable continuous operation, avoid production shutdown and economic losses caused by power failure, and effectively guarantee the continuous and efficient operation of enterprise production lines. It is also suitable for supporting power supply of factory auxiliary equipment and logistics warehouse facilities.
In commercial and public service fields, the 200kVA standby power capability makes it an essential emergency backup power device. It is commonly configured in large shopping malls, star hotels, high-rise office buildings, high-grade residential communities, municipal hospitals and vocational schools. Once municipal power failure occurs, the unit can start quickly and complete automatic power switching in a short time, ensuring the normal operation of core equipment such as elevators, fire protection linkage systems, medical precision instruments, public lighting systems and security monitoring equipment, fully guaranteeing public safety and stable operation of social service facilities.
In field engineering and remote off-grid scenarios, the unit’s excellent environmental adaptability makes it the preferred power equipment for outdoor construction sites, road and bridge engineering, municipal renovation projects, mining exploration and field rescue operations. In remote mountainous areas, pastoral areas and islands without municipal power grid coverage, it can serve as the main power supply system to provide stable electric energy for engineering machinery, field office equipment and staff living electricity. It supports reliable cold start at -20℃ and stable operation without power derating at an altitude below 2500 meters, coping with harsh working environments such as high temperature, dust and low temperature in the wild.
In special industry power guarantee scenarios, this high-stability 60Hz diesel generator set is suitable for emergency power supply of communication base stations, data computer rooms, intelligent monitoring systems and fire control facilities. Its pure and stable power output effectively prevents data loss, system paralysis and precision equipment damage caused by instantaneous power failure, ensuring the safe and stable operation of intelligent security and communication equipment. In addition, it is also widely used for temporary power supply of outdoor exhibitions, rural power grid upgrading and short-term large-scale engineering projects.
4. Core Product Purpose
The core purpose of the Yuchai YC6A245L-D21 60Hz 150kW/187.5kVA diesel generator set is to provide reliable, stable and high-efficiency power guarantee for various 60Hz standard industrial and commercial power consumption scenarios, solving common industry pain points such as insufficient municipal grid power, unstable power supply and untimely emergency power response, and realizing dual core functions of long-term continuous power generation and power failure emergency standby power supply.
As a professional prime power generator set, it focuses on long-term uninterrupted power generation. It is mainly used as the independent main power supply equipment in off-grid remote areas, industrial sites with insufficient grid capacity and production scenarios requiring high power supply continuity. Relying on Yuchai’s mature industrial engine technology and stable power generation performance, it supports long-term full-load operation, meets the high-power electricity demand of medium and small industrial production, and provides solid power support for sustainable operation of enterprises.
As a high-load standby power generator set with 160kW emergency peak power, it acts as an important power reserve for commercial buildings, public institutions and industrial enterprises. When sudden municipal power failure or grid fluctuation occurs, the unit can realize automatic start and fast switching, quickly restore power supply for key production and living equipment, minimize economic losses caused by power failure, and provide reliable safety guarantee for enterprise production and public facility operation.
At the same time, this original Yuchai 6A series diesel generator set also undertakes flexible temporary power supply tasks for various outdoor engineering projects and short-term operation scenarios. With compact structure, standardized installation and simple daily operation and maintenance, it can flexibly adapt to various complex working conditions, and is a cost-effective and versatile medium-power power generation equipment in the global 60Hz diesel generator market.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the actual usage difference between prime power and standby power of YC6A245L-D21 generator set?
The 150kW/187.5kVA prime power is the rated continuous operating power of the unit, supporting 24-hour long-term uninterrupted operation, which is suitable for daily main power supply scenarios such as factory continuous production and off-grid field power consumption. The 160kW/200kVA standby power is emergency peak power, only designed for short-time power supply after municipal power failure, and does not allow long-term full-load operation. In actual on-site use, controlling the long-term operating load between 60% to 80% of prime power can effectively reduce mechanical wear, optimize fuel economy and significantly extend the overall service life of the generator set.
Q2: What practical advantages does the brushless self-excited alternator bring to this 187.5kVA Yuchai generator set?
Compared with traditional brushed alternators, the brushless self-excited alternator equipped on YC6A245L-D21 set has no wearable carbon brush and slip ring components, eliminating frequent replacement of vulnerable parts and greatly reducing daily maintenance workload and operating costs. Matched with AVR automatic voltage regulation technology, the output voltage and frequency remain highly stable, which can effectively protect precision electrical equipment from damage caused by voltage fluctuation. Combined with H-grade high-temperature insulation and IP23 dustproof and splash-proof design, the alternator adapts to high-temperature and dusty harsh working environments, with extremely low failure rate and strong operational stability, very suitable for long-term unattended industrial operation.
Q3: What regions and working environments is this 60Hz 150kW diesel generator set suitable for?
This generator set is strictly calibrated according to 60Hz power frequency standard, perfectly matching the power grid standards of North America, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and other overseas regions. It can operate stably in the temperature range of -20℃ to 45℃, with no power derating at an altitude below 2500 meters, and has excellent high-altitude and low-temperature environmental adaptability. It supports indoor fixed installation and outdoor open-air use, widely applicable to industrial workshops, commercial buildings, field construction sites and rural off-grid power supply scenarios. It is not recommended for long-term operation in strong corrosive, heavy rain flooding and severe sandstorm environments to avoid accelerated equipment aging and unexpected operational failures.

