VTE Paguro 18000 Marine Generator – 3600 RPM

Description

Start multiple four-ton marine air conditioning chillers through the VTE Paguro 18000 Marine Generator, built for severe maritime environments and large yacht hotel loads. Operating at 3600 RPM, this generator produces 16.0 kW continuous power and 18.0 kVA surge output at 120V and 240V 60Hz, running multi-stage air conditioning chillers, full galley lines, and hydraulic dive compressors.

Surrounded by a thick multilayer fiberglass sound capsule, the four-cylinder 1372cc Lombardini diesel engine features overhead cam engineering and pressurized oil delivery. The heavy-duty synchronous alternator uses 100 percent copper windings wrapped in a water cooling jacket to prevent cabin heat radiation. Weighing 573 lbs dry, the generator housing measures 38.2 inches long by 22.8 inches wide by 27.2 inches high.

Key Features of VTE Paguro 18000

Commercial operators who buy VTE Paguro 18000 marine generator equipment obtain prime power designed for intense maritime duty cycles. Dual-circuit water cooling encompasses both engine and alternator, discharging heat through the wet exhaust to keep machinery spaces cool across non-stop multi-day voyages.

• 16.0 kW continuous electrical capacity powers multiple commercial kitchen appliances and central air chillers at once.
• 18.0 kVA surge rating starts large inductive watermaker pumps and hydraulic bow thrusters without breaker trips.
• Synchronous alternator design delivers steady 60 Hz electrical power across sudden electrical step-load additions.
• Complete freshwater cooling covers engine block and alternator windings, transferring heat out through raw-water exhausts.
• VTE Paguro 18000 multi-cylinder diesel block minimizes torsional vibration and noise transfer into hull structures.
• Fiberglass sound capsule drops mechanical engine noise to 54 dB(A) measured at 23 feet.
• Cast-iron cylinder sleeves ensure long operational life and compression retention across extended voyages.
• Automated engine shutdown protections guard against cooling failure, high exhaust temperature, or low oil pressure.

Voltage Sag Limits Sound Decibel Ratings

Emitting 54 dB(A) at 23 feet inside its sealed sound enclosure, this diesel generator prevents noise fatigue across crew rest quarters. An integrated automatic voltage control maintains output voltage within 2 percent of 120V and 240V standards, preventing current drops during heavy compressor motor startup cycles. Operating at half load, the diesel engine burns 1.10 GPH, providing dependable and economical electrical power.

Engine Bed Fitment Exhaust Plumbing

Install the generator on rigid structural stringers above bilge flood lines, leaving 14 inches of service clearance around capsule panels. Connect raw water supply through a dedicated 1-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 fixed-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 18000 core, remote start panel, external fuel pump, oil drain system, anti-vibration mount set, and factory pre-delivery inspection documentation.