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Olympian GEP65

65 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

Olympian GEP65: 65 kW diesel generator powered by the Perkins 1104A-44TG1 engine. 4.4L inline-4 for commercial standby applications.

Standby power
65 kW
Voltage options
277/480V
Frequency / Phase
60 Hz · 3-phase
Engine
Perkins 1104A-44TG1 · 4.4L

Overview#

The Olympian GEP65 is a 65 kW diesel generator powered by the Perkins 1104A-44TG1 — a 4.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine from the Perkins 1100 Series. Delivering three-phase 277/480V power at 60 Hz, the GEP65 serves mid-size commercial standby applications including office buildings, retail centers, restaurants, and small institutional facilities.

The Perkins 1100 Series engine is one of the highest-volume diesel engine families in the world, deployed across construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial applications globally. This broad market penetration translates to excellent parts availability and widespread technician familiarity, which keeps maintenance costs predictable for commercial building operators. The turbocharged 4.4-liter configuration provides a good balance of power density and fuel efficiency for the 65 kW class.

The GEP65 is available in open-skid and enclosed configurations, with sound-attenuated options for noise-sensitive commercial sites. As an Olympian-branded product, it is sold and serviced through the Caterpillar dealer network, providing the service infrastructure of a major OEM at a value-tier price point that competes favorably with comparable offerings from Cummins, Kohler, and Generac in the 60-75 kW commercial standby segment.

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Estimated runtime

57.0 hours(2.4 days)

Fuel consumption ≈ 3.51 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.

Service intervals

Manufacturer-recommended intervals for the Olympian GEP65 under standby duty. Field intervals may differ based on load profile, ambient conditions, and fuel quality.

Oil & filter
Every 500 hours or 12 months
Coolant change
Every 6000 hours
Air filter
Every 1000 hours
Fuel filter
Every 500 hours
Major overhaul
20,000 hours
Load bank test
Every 12 months

Common failure modes

What we've seen fail on this platform. Use as a service-planning reference, not a diagnostic — actual failure modes depend heavily on duty cycle and maintenance history.

ComponentSymptomTypical hoursSeverity
Fuel quality / tank contaminationHard starting, filter clogging, injector fouling4,380+moderate
BatteryFailed to start, slow crank8,760+minor
Coolant hosesSlow coolant loss, weeping at clamps8,000+minor

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the Olympian GEP65 use?
The GEP65 uses the Perkins 1104A-44TG1, a 4.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 from the Perkins 1100 Series. This is one of the highest-volume diesel engine families globally, ensuring excellent parts availability and technician familiarity.
How does the GEP65 compare to a Cummins 60 kW generator?
Both serve the same 60-75 kW commercial standby segment. The GEP65 offers Cat dealer service access at Olympian value-tier pricing with a proven Perkins engine. Cummins uses its own QSB-series engine with a different dealer network. Choice often depends on local dealer proximity and existing fleet alignment.

More in the Olympian GEP Series (Diesel)

Olympian GEP diesel generators — 15–500 kW value-tier units with Perkins engines, backed by the Caterpillar dealer network.

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