C175-16 Generator Set

C175-16 Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3100(no fan)/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2825(no fan)/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage
380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
3100 kVA
Minimum Rating
2500 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.89in
Stroke
8.66in
Displacement
5166.88in³
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
311in
Width - Minimum
83in
Width - Maximum
108.5in
Height - Minimum
87in
Height - Maximum
130.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
42750lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
50750lb

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

  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • IBC seismic certification
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

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