Overview#
The Triton Power TP-F250-T3-UL is a 260 kW diesel standby generator powered by the FPT Industrial C87TE3F.F550 engine — built on the proven CURSOR 9 platform. This 8.7 L inline six-cylinder with common rail fuel injection, turbocharging, and aftercooling delivers 260 kW standby / 236 kW prime. The unit is paired with a Leroy Somer LSA46.3M7 alternator, carries UL2200 listing, and meets EPA Tier 3 for emergency stationary applications.
This is a three-phase-only unit available at 120/208V and 277/480V. Fuel consumption is 59.9 L/hr (15.83 GPH) at full load, dropping to 34.8 L/hr (9.19 GPH) at half load.
The FPT CURSOR 9 advantage#
FPT Industrial (formerly Fiat Powertrain Technologies, now part of Iveco Group) builds the CURSOR engine family for heavy truck, marine, and power generation applications. The C87 designation indicates the CURSOR 9 platform — an 8.7 L common-rail diesel with strong torque characteristics and good transient load response. While less common in North American generators than Perkins or Cummins, the FPT engine offers competitive fuel efficiency and an expanding dealer network.
Our service experience#
The 250 kW class bridges the gap between the Perkins 1106D platform (maxing out around 200 kW) and the larger Perkins 1700/2200 series. The FPT CURSOR 9 fills this niche with a single-displacement solution that avoids the transition to a significantly larger engine block. In our Northern California territory, we see increasing adoption of FPT-powered generators as the brand builds out its North American service network.
