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1000kVA Cat Generator 50Hz/60Hz for Sale in Benin City

1000kVA is 800 kW of usable power, and a Cat diesel set at this rating is a major purchase in Benin City, so the frequency, duty rating and delivery route need to be settled before you pay.

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We do not publish a single price for a 1000kVA Cat, because it swings with frequency, condition, canopy and the exchange rate. Send your specification and we will connect you with suppliers who can quote for Benin City.

Benin City buyers are mostly construction, manufacturing, trade operators and contractors that cannot rely on grid supply alone.

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  1. Frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz, and voltage
  2. Fuel: diesel, or diesel with a gas option
  3. Prime power or standby duty
  4. Onshore or offshore installation
  5. Open set, soundproof canopy or containerised
  6. New or fairly used, and maximum engine hours
  7. Quantity, delivery location and required date

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Diesel or Gas?

  • Diesel sets are the default in Nigeria: fuel is easy to store and deliver, and a set can start anywhere
  • A gas set can cost less to run where pipeline gas, CNG or LNG is dependable, but it needs a gas supply and treatment, so confirm both before you switch
  • Many sites keep a diesel set as backup next to a gas set

Onshore and Offshore Use

  • Onshore: factories, estates, hospitals, malls, flow stations and processing plants, usually on 50Hz grid backup or prime power
  • Offshore and marine support: platform and vessel installations normally need a set built and certified to the platform's or vessel's class rules, and often 60Hz, so a standard onshore set is generally not enough
  • Tell us whether the set goes onshore or offshore when you ask, because it changes the frequency, enclosure and certification you need

50Hz or 60Hz in Benin City

  • Nigeria's grid runs at 50Hz, so a set that backs up the grid or runs beside it has to be 50Hz
  • Almost all Benin City requests are for 50Hz grid backup.
  • A 60Hz set runs its engine at a higher speed (typically 1,800 rpm against 1,500 rpm at 50Hz) and is usually rated higher on the same engine, often by roughly 15 to 20 percent, so compare kVA ratings at the same frequency
  • A 60Hz set cannot feed a 50Hz network. Motors run fast and transformers can overheat unless a frequency converter is used

What to Check Before You Pay

  • Frequency (50Hz or 60Hz), voltage and phase on the rating plate, not only in the advert
  • Engine hours, service history and whether the set was prime or standby duty
  • A load-bank test at 75% load or more, with the readings recorded
  • Alternator insulation test, coolant and oil condition, and turbocharger condition
  • Fuel system condition, filters and injector service records
  • Control panel type, whether an ATS is included, and what the warranty covers

Buying a Cat 1000kVA Diesel Set in Benin City

  • Benin City buyers are mostly construction, manufacturing, trade operators and contractors that cannot rely on grid supply alone.
  • Benin City is inland, so units travel by road from Lagos or Onne on low-bed trailers. Agree who insures the unit on the road leg and who handles offloading.
  • Confirm weight, footprint and lifting points on the data sheet, and plan a concrete plinth and crane or skid positioning at site

1000kVA Cat Generator at a Glance (50Hz)

  • Real power at 0.8 power factor: about 800 kW
  • Full-load current at 415 V three-phase: about 1391 A
  • Diesel use at 75% load: about 156 litres per hour (planning figure)
  • Cat sets at 1000kVA are built on 3500-series or C-series diesel engines depending on the model year. Confirm the exact model and build year on the supplier's data sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 1000kVA Cat diesel generator cost in Benin City?

We do not publish a fixed price, because it moves with frequency, new or used condition, engine hours, canopy, control panel, delivery to Benin City and the exchange rate. Send your requirement on WhatsApp and we will get comparable quotes.

Is a Cat 1000kVA generator 50Hz or 60Hz?

Cat builds this size for both frequencies, and the rating differs between them. Nigeria's grid is 50Hz, so choose 50Hz for grid backup and choose 60Hz only when the equipment it powers is built for 60Hz.

How much diesel does a 1000kVA generator use?

Roughly 156 litres per hour at 75% load, or about 3744 litres over 24 hours. Actual use varies by engine, load and condition, so ask for the manufacturer's fuel curve for the exact model.

Can a 60Hz generator power Nigerian grid loads?

Not directly. A 60Hz set produces 60Hz output, so 50Hz motors run about 20 percent fast and transformers and sensitive electronics can be damaged. Use a frequency converter or choose a 50Hz set.

Can this generator be used offshore?

Offshore and marine installations normally need a set built and certified to the platform's or vessel's class rules, so a standard onshore set is generally not enough. Tell us the requirement and we will ask suppliers what they can certify.

Can you help me source one in Benin City?

Yes. Tell us the frequency, new or used, quantity and site location on WhatsApp, and we will connect you with suppliers who can deliver to Benin City.

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