Overview
With 33 kVA / 26 kW in standby, the BC-X33D-60 comes fitted with an B495BDF engine, in open configuration, and delivers 50/60 Hz with three-phase four-wire output, 110/208 V – 277/480 V.
This rating sits at the entry end of the range: sites with a moderate load but no tolerance for long outages — shops, workshops, clinics and small plants. The set needs little floor space and can sit in a technical room or outdoors under cover. BCP's range spans 0 to 313 kVA with diesel power, intended for standby duty and for extended running depending on how the fuel and cooling system is specified.
Typical applications
- Shops, supermarkets and pharmacies
- Workshops and fuel stations
- Clinics, laboratories and medical offices
- Offices and rental units
- Pumping and irrigation systems
Standby and prime ratings
The standby rating (33 kVA / 26 kW) is what the set delivers during a grid outage, for a limited number of hours a year and without sustained overload. The prime rating (PRP) allows continuous duty with varying load. Sizing starts from the real load in kW, corrected by power factor, with headroom left for motor starting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between standby and prime?
Standby is the power available in an emergency, limited to a set number of hours a year; prime is what the set can sustain continuously with varying load. A set sized for standby should not be used as prime generation without re-checking the duty.
What voltage and connection does the BC-X33D-60 deliver?
It is offered at 110/208 V – 277/480 V, three-phase four-wire, at 50/60 Hz. Final nameplate voltage is fixed at order stage according to the site network and the transfer arrangement.
Can it be installed indoors?
Yes, provided the room has an air inlet, an extractor of matching size and exhaust routed outside. Without that ventilation the set overheats and the operating warranty is void.
More from the range
Full BCP range: BCP diesel generator sets · all series and ratings · generator set catalogue · request a quote.
Similar power ratings
- BC-X28D-60 — 28 kVA
- BC-YC23D-60 — 23 kVA
- BC-X23D-60 — 23 kVA
- BC-X44D-60 — 44 kVA
Specifications
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black, Red, Yellow |
| Frequency / Rotational Speed | 50Hz / 1500rpm, 60Hz / 1800rpm |
| Brand | BCP |
| Emission Standards | T 2 |
| Engine Model | B495BDF |
| Generator Model | BCP-184F (28.9 kW / 36.1 kVA) |
| Voltage (V) | 110/208V 127/220V 230/400V 254/440V 277/480V |
| Phases | Three-phase four-wire system |
| Generator Set | |
|---|---|
| Generator set structure type | Open type, Silent canopy type |
| Generator set controller model | MEBAY DC52D, MEBAY DC52DR, MEBAY DC52CR-4G, MEBAY DC62D, MEBAY DC72DR, MEBAY DC92DR, MEBAY DC100DR, DSE 4520 MKII, DSE 6120 MKII, DSE 6020 MKII, DSE 7320 MKII, DSE 8610 MKII, HGM6120N, HGM9510 |
| Generator set model | BC-X33D-60 |
| Generator set series | Diesel series |
| Generator set power (kW/kVA) | Nominal power: 24kW/30kVA, standby power: 26kW/33kVA |
| Can it be customized | Can be customized to customer requirements. |