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Cat D100 GC

100 kW standby / 90 kW prime · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

100 kW diesel standby generator from Cat's GC value-engineered line. C4.4 turbocharged engine with simplified controls for reliable commercial standby.

Standby power
100 kW / 90 kW prime
Voltage options
120/208V, 277/480V, 120/240V, 346/600V
Frequency / Phase
60 Hz · 3-phase
Engine
Caterpillar C4.4 · 4.4L
EPA / Emissions
Tier 4 Final
standbysmall-commercialCommercialofficeGovernmentassisted-living
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Overview#

The Cat D100 GC is a 100-kilowatt diesel standby generator from Caterpillar's GC value-engineered product line. Built around the proven C4.4 turbocharged inline-4 engine, it delivers Cat-grade reliability in a streamlined package optimized for commercial standby applications.

Value-engineered, not value-compromised#

The "GC" designation means Cat has optimized the bill of materials for the most common standby use case — automatic transfer on utility loss, run until utility returns, automatic cooldown and return to standby. The C4.4 engine underneath is the same proven platform used across Cat's construction and industrial equipment worldwide.

Our service perspective#

We service the full Cat GC lineup alongside the standard C-series. Parts are interchangeable with the standard C4.4 platform, and Cat's dealer network stocks common maintenance items. The GC's simplified control panel means fewer configuration options but also fewer failure points — a good trade-off for straightforward standby applications.

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Estimated runtime

37.0 hours(1.5 days)

Fuel consumption ≈ 5.40 GPH at 75% load. Estimate based on industry-typical 1800 RPM standby curves (≈0.07 GPH/kW at full load). Actual consumption varies by engine, ambient temperature, fuel quality, and tuning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cat D100 GC?
The D100 GC is Cat's 100 kW value-engineered diesel generator. It uses the same C4.4 engine platform as Cat's standard lineup but with simplified controls and an optimized feature set for standby-only applications — delivering Cat reliability at a lower price point.
How does the D100 GC compare to the standard Cat C4.4?
Same engine, different package. The C4.4 genset offers more configuration options, advanced paralleling, and prime power ratings. The D100 GC is optimized for standalone standby — simpler controls, faster lead times, and lower cost.

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