The VTE Paguro 12500 is a low-speed marine diesel generator for 60Hz, 120/240V single-phase AC power systems. It delivers 12 kW continuous output at 1,800 RPM and uses a Yanmar 3TNV88 three-cylinder diesel engine with a water-cooled synchronous alternator. The generator is enclosed in a soundproof fiberglass capsule and is designed for vessels requiring substantial but compact onboard AC generation.

The generator uses freshwater cooling through a heat exchanger, plus a self-priming seawater pump for the raw-water circuit. It includes a remote LCD control panel with hour meter, load indicator, frequency or RPM information, automatic start, and protective shutdown for low oil pressure and high temperature. Verify the exact ordered voltage and frequency configuration, as Paguro generator configurations can vary by market and alternator option.

Key Specifications

- Low-speed marine diesel generator for 120/240V single-phase 60Hz AC systems.
- Provides 12 kW continuous output at 1,800 RPM.
- Uses a Yanmar 3TNV88 three-cylinder diesel engine with 1,642 cc displacement.
- Uses a water-cooled synchronous alternator with stainless-steel air-to-water heat-exchanger components.
- Uses freshwater cooling with a heat exchanger and self-priming raw-water pump.
- Specific fuel consumption is listed at approximately 0.35 L per kW per hour; actual use depends on load.
- Measures approximately 1,020 mm by 631 mm by 828 mm and weighs approximately 370 kg with the capsule.
- Includes 12V electric start, 8A battery charger, remote LCD control, automatic start, and low-oil-pressure plus over-temperature protection.

Electrical Compatibility

This generator is intended for 60Hz AC installations and must be matched to the exact ordered voltage and phase configuration. Confirm whether the vessel requires 120V, 240V, split-phase distribution, or another approved configuration. Generator selection should include continuous load, simultaneous demand, power factor, and the highest motor-starting surge.

Consider battery chargers, HVAC, refrigeration, watermakers, pumps, galley appliances, and other inductive loads. A 12 kW rating does not automatically mean that every combination of connected loads can run at the same time.

Installation Considerations

Install the generator on a rigid vibration-isolated foundation designed for approximately 370 kg, allowing service access for oil, filters, belts, coolant, raw-water pump, exhaust, electrical terminals, and capsule removal. Provide diesel feed and return plumbing, seawater intake, strainer, exhaust system, ventilation, starting battery, AC distribution, grounding, and a shore-power transfer switch or interlock. Installation and commissioning should be completed by a qualified marine generator technician.

Before Ordering

Confirm required continuous and surge load within 12 kW, exact 60Hz voltage and phase requirement, available 1,020 mm by 631 mm by 828 mm installation space, structural support for approximately 370 kg, diesel fuel-system layout, raw-water intake, exhaust route, ventilation capacity, starting-battery circuit, remote-control cable route, AC distribution and transfer-switch design, grounding plan, service access, and qualified marine-generator installation requirements before purchase.