VTE Paguro 12500 Marine Generator – 1800 RPM

Description

RINA-compliant low-speed marine auxiliary power arrives with the VTE Paguro 12500 Marine Generator, delivering exceptional acoustic refinement and durability for motor yachts and commercial catamarans. Operating at a durable 1800 RPM, this diesel plant produces 10.5 kW continuous power and 12.5 kVA surge output at 120V and 240V 60Hz, running central air conditioning chillers, watermakers, and full electric galleys.

An airtight fiberglass sound capsule encloses a three-cylinder 1028cc Lombardini diesel engine fitted with dual-circuit freshwater cooling. The direct water-cooled synchronous alternator features 100 percent copper windings coated with Class H epoxy insulation, transferring heat into an external raw-water heat exchanger rather than machinery spaces. Weighing 463 lbs dry, the compact frame envelope measures 34.2 inches long by 22.0 inches wide by 26.8 inches high.

Key Features of VTE Paguro 12500

Yacht builders who buy VTE Paguro 12500 marine generator sets obtain low-speed commercial power equipment engineered for continuous oceanic service. Operating at 1800 RPM minimizes mechanical stress on engine rod bearings and piston skirts, delivering thousands of trouble-free running hours between major engine overhauls.

• 10.5 kW continuous electrical output powers full galley cooklines, laundry equipment, and battery charging banks.
• 12.5 kVA surge rating starts large inductive watermaker pumps and marine air conditioning compressors without sags.
• Direct water-cooled alternator jacket eliminates hot airflow into confined commercial vessel engine compartments.
• 1800 RPM low-speed operation reduces piston friction and extends mechanical overhaul intervals on commercial vessels.
• VTE Paguro 12500 marine auxiliary engine architecture incorporates cast-iron cylinder sleeves for thousands of operational hours.
• Fiberglass sound capsule suppresses mechanical clatter to maintain quiet work conditions on deck.
• Cupronickel tube heat exchangers resist aggressive saltwater corrosion across extended open-ocean commercial voyages.
• Automated engine shutdown protections guard against cooling failure, high exhaust temperature, or low oil pressure.

Voltage Drop Behavior Sound Decibel Ratings

Emitting 52 dB(A) at 23 feet inside its sealed sound enclosure, this low-speed generator prevents hull resonance during crew rest shifts. An internal electronic automatic voltage regulator limits output voltage variance within 2 percent of nominal ratings at 60 Hz, stabilizing line voltage when large induction motors cycle on. The three-cylinder diesel engine burns 0.72 GPH at 50 percent load, providing high operational efficiency across long offshore commercial passages.

Machinery Space Plumbing Clearance Specs

Install the generator on level stringers at least 15 inches above bilge water lines, leaving 12 inches of service clearance around capsule panels. Connect raw water supply through a dedicated 0.75-inch bronze seacock with an inline sea strainer. Grounding circuits link to vessel bonding buses through isolated ground returns to prevent galvanic zinc loss.

Physical Accessibility Scheduled Maintenance Protocol

Quick-release rubber latches allow rapid capsule panel removal to inspect oil level and fuel priming bulbs. This low-speed generator is not engineered for dry land operation without raw seawater cooling, nor for high-frequency telecommunications equipment requiring pure sine wave harmonic distortion under 1 percent.

• Inspect sea strainer baskets and raw-water pump drive belts before each shift.
• Renew engine oil and replace primary fuel filters every 100 runtime hours.
• Inspect zinc anodes and check alternator insulation resistance every 250 runtime hours.

Warranty Statement Factory Packaging Details

VTE backs this unit with a 2-Year limited warranty covering mechanical engine components, cooling heat exchangers, and electrical alternator stators. The delivery shipment contains the VTE Paguro 12500 core, remote start panel, external fuel pump, oil drain system, anti-vibration mount set, and factory pre-delivery inspection documentation.