Diesel generator sets
C175-16 (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3365 ekW at 60 Hz, our C175-16 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) certified.
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Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Diesel Engine
- Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel
Cat Generator Set Package
- Accepts 100% block load in one step
- Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
- Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing
Alternators
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Cooling System with Radiator
- Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Energy Control System (ECS)
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
- Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
- Graphical touchscreen display
- Easily upgradeable
Warranty
- 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
- Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options
Financing
- Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
- Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
- Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
Over 20,000,000 Operating hours
at Global locations
Over 3000 units
In the field
Highest Rated Tier 4 Product
Available on the market
| 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 Model | C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.89 in |
| Stroke | 8.66 in |
| Displacement | 6456.31 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbo Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Common Rail |
| Governor Type | ADEM� A4 |
| Length - Minimum | 250.9 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 330.6 in |
| Width - Minimum | 82.7 in |
| Width - Maximum | 124.3 in |
| Height - Minimum | 86.9 in |
| Height - Maximum | 134.2 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 42750 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 57774 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Dual electric starters
Cooling
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Mounting System
- Rails
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Telematics
- Ethernet
Alternator
- Form Wound
- Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Power Termination
- Busbar
- Electric Power Rating Guide
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC. U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3250 ekW Standby/MC, 3000 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3365 ekW Standby/MC, 3115 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3115 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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