VTE Paguro 5000 4kW Marine Generator – 3600 RPM
Tight marine bilges demand lightweight power, making VTE Paguro 5000 Marine Generator essential, delivering 4kW of continuous 120V current through a single-cylinder water-cooled Yanmar diesel powertrain for small offshore catamarans.
- 4kW output runs cabin air conditioning
- 3600 RPM speed reduces unit weight
- Single-cylinder diesel maintains low fuel burn
- Acoustic shield suppresses high-frequency exhaust noise
- Digital remote panel provides vital monitoring
Description
Narrow sailboat engine spaces overheat standard gensets, making the VTE Paguro 5000 Marine Generator the premier auxiliary power plant for offshore cruisers and commercial coastal patrol craft. Producing 4.0 kW continuous output and 5.0 kVA surge power at 120V 60Hz, this 3600 RPM diesel plant operates electric cooktops, water heaters, and reverse-cycle air conditioners at anchor.
Surrounded by a dense fiberglass sound capsule, the single-cylinder 349cc Lombardini diesel engine delivers dependable mechanical drive through direct alternator coupling. Stator coils feature 100 percent copper windings insulated to Class H standards, transferring heat into an internal water jacket. Weighing 205 lbs dry, the compact frame envelope measures 24.2 inches long by 16.5 inches wide by 20.8 inches high.
Key Features of VTE Paguro 5000
Captains who buy VTE Paguro 5000 marine generator systems gain dependable commercial power equipment built to slip into confined sailboat bilges. Dual-circuit water cooling encompasses both engine block and alternator housings, transferring heat out through maritime wet exhaust systems.
- 4.0 kW rated electrical output delivers continuous power for watermakers, galley appliances, and air handlers.
- 5.0 kVA surge capacity handles momentary locked-rotor starting current from marine air conditioning pumps.
- Direct water-cooled alternator jacket eliminates hot airflow into confined commercial vessel engine compartments.
- VTE Paguro 5000 single-cylinder diesel architecture provides smooth mechanical balance and low rotational vibration.
- Sound-absorbing fiberglass capsule lowers operating noise to conversational speech levels on deck.
- Cupronickel heat exchanger tubes prevent saltwater erosion across long oceanic commercial passages.
- Electric 12V remote starter allows captains to start and stop the generator from the bridge console.
- Automated shutdown sensors protect the engine against overheating, low oil pressure, or cooling water loss.
Transient Load Step Voltage Tolerances
Emitting 53 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 standards, preventing current drops during heavy compressor motor startup cycles. Operating at half load, the diesel engine burns 0.35 GPH, providing dependable and economical electrical power.
Engine Bed Fitment Exhaust Plumbing
Install the generator on level stringers at least 15 inches above bilge water lines, leaving 10 inches of service clearance around capsule panels. Connect raw water supply through a dedicated bronze seacock with an inline sea strainer. Grounding circuits link to vessel bonding buses through isolated ground returns to prevent galvanic zinc loss.
Marine Usability Scheduled Inspection Steps
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 Shipping Manifest
VTE provides a 2-Year commercial marine warranty protecting engine mechanical components, heat exchangers, and alternator stators. The delivery shipment contains the VTE Paguro 5000 core, remote start panel, external fuel pump, oil drain system, anti-vibration mount set, and factory pre-delivery inspection documentation.
VTE Paguro 5000 Marine Generator 4 kW 3600 RPM Specs
| Brand / Manufacturer | Volpi Tecno Energia (VTE) – Italy |
| Full Model Code | Paguro 5000 (60 Hz System Variant) |
| Generator Type | Ultra-Compact Sound-Attenuated Marine Diesel Generator Set |
| Prime Power Output | 4.0 kW (4.5 kVA Continuous Output Profile) |
| AC Voltage & Frequency | 115V / 230V AC Single Phase @ 60 Hz |
| Engine Architecture | Yanmar L100V Single-Cylinder Vertical 4-Stroke Diesel Engine |
| Engine Operational Speed | Static 3,600 RPM (High-Speed Compact Synchronous Line) |
| Fuel Consumption Rate | Approx. 0.35 Liters per kW / Hour |
| Cooling System Type | Direct Seawater Cooling Circuit with Self-Priming Engine-Driven Water Pump |
| Alternator Spec Core | VTE Synchronous Brushless Capacitor-Regulated Backend with Water-Cooled Jacket |
| Auxiliary Output | Dedicated 12V DC – 8A Alternator Battery Charging Component |
| Safety Management Systems | Automatic Shutdown Overrides for Low Lube Oil Pressure and High Engine/Alternator Heat Triggers |
| Acoustic & Insulation Class | Soundproof Fiberglass Capsule with White Gelcoat, lined with High-Density Acoustic Foam Shielding |
| Vibration Control | Dual-Stage Absorption Layout (Internal Soft Dampeners combined with Rigid External Base Mounts) |
| Control Panel Interface | Remote Digital Panel Matrix with Real-Time Display, Auto-Diagnostics, and 15m Quick-Connect Loom |
| Net Weight | 90.0 kg (198.4 lbs) Dry Mass including Capsule Shell |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 660 mm x 460 mm x 600 mm (26.0" x 18.1" x 23.6") |
| Noise Level Class | Acoustically Rated at 53 dB(A) @ 7 meters for quiet overnight anchorages |
| Ideal Application | Perfect small-footprint option for mid-sized sailboats, sportfishers, and coastal cruisers looking to effortlessly power a 16,000 BTU marine AC unit and small galley loads. |













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