Compact standby50 Hz
WPG17L1
Weichai WP2.3 engine
Prime12 kW
Standby14 kW
Temporary and mobile-site power
Weichai generator sets for constructionconfigured for the site
Power planning for cranes, welders, temporary accommodation and site services. We consider mobility, weather protection, noise constraints, emissions category and service access.
No finished specification required — a load list and site location are enough to begin.
EU / 50 HZ
Published range12–3300kW
Configuration checkEngine, alternator, controls and declarations verified as one system
0112–3,300 kWpublished generator-set range
0250 Hz projectsratings checked model by model
03400/230 Vcommon EU basis, confirmed per site
Current applicationConstruction sites and rental fleets50–440 kW
Application routes / 5 sectors
Start with the project, not the model
Each route changes the recommended power range, engineering checks and project language for that application.
50 Hz power guide
From local standby to a multi-set plant
The range is only a starting point. Final selection is based on the precise 50 Hz model table, duty, transient response and site conditions.
Selected power band160–220 kW
Project loads
Construction, hire fleets, building services and medium industry.
Request suitable modelsEngineering inputs
01
Equipment diversity factor
02
Variable and non-linear loads
03
Skid, trailer or fixed base
04
Noise and emissions requirements
Three verified 50 Hz reference points
Published Weichai factory models. Prime and emergency standby ratings are deliberately shown as separate values.
Request the specification
Facilities and construction50 Hz
WPG220F8
Weichai WP10 engine
Prime160 kW
Standby176 kW
Industrial duty50 Hz
WPG440L8
Weichai WP13 engine
Prime320 kW
Standby350 kW
Reference models do not replace project selection. Final ratings, emissions approval and conformity documents must match the exact build.
Generator-set format
The same kW rating can be a different system
Installation format changes ventilation, acoustics, fuel, controls, logistics and maintenance — often more than moving one model up or down.
01
Open generator set
For a dedicated plant room with project-designed ventilation, exhaust routing, acoustic treatment and safe maintenance access.
02
Acoustic enclosure
For outdoor or near-building installation. Sound pressure figures must be verified for the exact configuration and measurement distance.
03
Containerised system
A project solution for climate control, increased fuel autonomy, fire strategy, service access and integrated switchgear.
Controls and protectionThe complete electrical interface is part of the selection
Engineering workflow01 02 03 04
Four steps to a defendable specification
Poor inputs cost more than the difference between adjacent models. The sizing basis is therefore documented, reviewable and project-specific.
Build the load schedule
Connected equipment, operating power, diversity and the intended starting sequence.
Model transient demand
Motors, compressors, pumps, lifts, UPS systems and non-linear loads are assessed separately.
Compare configurations
Power range, duty, enclosure, controls, redundancy and site interfaces are reviewed together.
Issue a project specification
Model, prime and standby ratings, selected options, assumptions and required documentation.
European project readiness
Compliance is checked per configuration
An engine brand alone does not establish conformity of the finished generator set. The project must identify the application, complete machine, country of installation and applicable rules.
Electrical basis
50 Hz and the project voltage — commonly 400/230 V, but always confirmed against the site network.
Conformity package
CE marking, EU Declaration of Conformity, manuals and technical file are checked for the complete genset configuration.
Emissions category
Stationary and mobile applications are screened separately. Stage V is not claimed unless supported by the exact engine approval.
Country requirements
Noise, fuel storage, fire safety, grid interface and installation permits remain project- and country-specific.
Traceable facts, qualified claims
What the source documents actually support
Manufacturer data is kept separate from distributor terms. Availability, lead time, warranty, conformity and emissions approval are confirmed in the project quotation for the exact configuration.
From study to commissioning
Plan the site interface before equipment is ordered
- Dimensions, mass, lifting points and access route
- Foundation, airflow and exhaust discharge
- Cable routes, ATS, protection and fuel system
- Country documentation and service access
Before selection
Five useful questions
If a full design is not yet available, begin with the country, application and load list. The missing inputs can be structured afterwards.
01How is the required generator power calculated?+
Adding nameplate ratings is not enough. We need simultaneous demand, motor starting currents, load type, permitted voltage dip and the operating duty. The first output is a documented power range; the exact model follows once the assumptions are agreed.
02What is the difference between prime and standby power?+
Prime power applies to operation under the manufacturer's defined prime-duty conditions. Standby power is an emergency rating with specific limits. Both figures are shown separately so a standby rating is never presented as continuous output.
03Does every Weichai generator set comply with EU Stage V?+
No universal claim should be made. Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 distinguishes engine categories and excludes stationary machinery from its scope. For mobile generating sets, the exact engine type approval and application must be verified before quotation.
04What does CE marking cover?+
CE marking is the manufacturer's declaration that the complete product meets the EU rules applicable when it is placed on the market. Documentation must be checked for the finished generator set and its options, not inferred from the engine brand alone.
05Can the generator be installed outdoors?+
Yes, with an appropriate enclosure or container and a project that addresses ambient temperature, rain, ventilation, exhaust, acoustics, fuel, foundations and safe maintenance access.
Next step
Receive two or three project-fit options
The response structure includes the recommended power band, configuration routes, sizing assumptions and the information still required for a firm technical proposal.
01Cranes and lifting
02Welding equipment
03Temporary site facilities