C175-20

C175-20

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW
Prime Power Rating
3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 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
4000 ekW
Minimum Rating
3150 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.89in
Stroke
8.66in
Displacement
6456.31in³
Compression Ratio
15.3:1
Aspiration
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System
Common Rail
Governor Type
ADEM? A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
261.5in
Length - Maximum
330.6in
Width - Minimum
85.4in
Width - Maximum
127.7in
Height - Minimum
87.6in
Height - Maximum
150.7in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
55100lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
66200lb

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

  • 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 Systems
    • Single element air cleaner
    Control Panel
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
    • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
    • E-Stop
    • Generator harness
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Interconnect harness
    • Load share module
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • Speed adjust
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Annunciator modules
    • Customer interface options
    Cooling System
    • Fuel cooler
    • Package mounted radiators
    • Remote radiators
    Crankcase Systems
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • Explosive relief valves
    Exhaust System
    • Exhaust collectors/manifold
    • Front housing - Prime or continuous
    • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
    • Mufflers (15, 25 and 34 dBA silencers)
    Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
    Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    Generators And Attachments
    • Differential current transformers
    • Generator air cleaner
    • Medium voltage - 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Thermostat for space heater
    Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    Lube System
    • Drain group oil pans
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Lube oil heater
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filters
    Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type linear vibration isolators
    Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    Special Tests / Reports
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Generator test report
    • Genset fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Special test charge - Engine only
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
    Starting / Charging System
    • 20 Amp Battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Air starting motor
    • Charging alternators - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter location covers
    General
    • Barring groups:
    • Control GP - air powered bar group
    • Engine air powered
    • Engine barring group
    • Manual
    • Special paint - 3500