Diesel Generator Sets
Cat C175-20 (50 Hz)
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Standby Rating | 4000(no fan)/3900 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 3600(no fan)/3500 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 3300 to 11000 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 RPM |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 4000 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 3150 kVA |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 175 mm |
| Stroke | 220 mm |
| Displacement | 105.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 15.3:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbo Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Common Rail |
| Governor Type | ADEM� A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Minimum | 6642.8 mm |
| Length - Maximum | 8397 mm |
| Width - Minimum | 2170.2 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 8397 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 2224.3 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 3827 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 25000 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 30000 kg |
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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 Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- IBC seismic certification
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
