C175-16 Generator Set

C175-16 Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating
3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2
Voltage
480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
3365 ekW
Minimum Rating
2500 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.89in
Stroke
8.66in
Displacement
6456.31in³
Compression Ratio
16.7:1
Aspiration
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System
Common Rail
Governor Type
ADEM? A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
241.6in
Length - Maximum
312.9in
Width - Minimum
83.1in
Width - Maximum
113.7in
Height - Minimum
87in
Height - Maximum
134.3in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
42750lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
50500lb

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR5 Alternator

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

Cat ECS Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element air cleaner
    • Air inlet protection
    Control Panel
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Automatically selected ground
    • Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV/MV
    • Load share governor
    • EMCP 4.4
    • E-Stop
    • Frame boxes
    • Annunciator modules
    • Load share module / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
    • Fuel cooler
    • Controller mounting location - LV/MV
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • Customer interface options
    • EMCP 4.4 optional harness
    • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
    • Remote radiators
    • Generator harness
    • Interconnect harness
    • Speed adjust
    • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
    • Raise lower switch
    Crankcase Systems
    • Explosive relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    Exhaust System
    • Mufflers
    • Exhaust support group
    • Weld flanges
    • Exhaust collectors/manifold
    • Front housing - Prime or continuous
    • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
    • Aftercooler drain
    Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
    Generators And Attachments
    • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Conversion GP - Top cable entry
    • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Differential current transformers
    • Space heater kit
    • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Generator air intake
    Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    Lube System
    • Drain group oil pans
    • Oil filters
    • Lube oil heater
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Lubricating oil
    Mounting Systems
    • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
    • Spring type linear vibration isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    Power Connections
    • Low voltage connection cable
    • Center post busbarss (LV)
    • 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars (MV)
    • Enclosures - Control packaging (LV)
    • Paralleling circuit breakers
    • 1800 Frame generators Circuit breaker
    • Neutral ground (LV)
    • Neutral ground (MV)
    • Cable entry options (LV)
    • Cable entry options (MV)
    • Masterpack breakers
    • Power connection covers (LV)
    • Harnesses (Breaker)
    • Masterpack breaker connections
    • Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)
    Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC seismic Certification
    • Special test charge - Engine only
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Genset fuel consumption test
    • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • OSCOSH1 seismic Certification
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Generator test report
    • Standard engine test charge
    Starting / Charging System
    • Heavy duty battery sets with rack
    • Charging alternators - Dry
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter location covers
    • 24 Volt power distribution box
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 20 Amp Battery chargers
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air starting motor
    • Jacket water heater wiring groups
    General
    • Special paint colors
    • Control GP - air powered bar group
    • Barring group manual
    • Service tools - Engine barring group
    • Engine barring air powered