C175-20 Diesel Generator Set
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Diesel generator sets

C175-20 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3150 - 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, our C175-20 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 certified for low fuel consumption, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use only.

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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW
Prime Power Rating3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Tier 2
Voltage480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating4000 ekW
Minimum Rating3150 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelC175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.89 in
Stroke8.66 in
Displacement6456.31 in³
Compression Ratio15.3:1
AspirationTurbo Aftercooled
Fuel SystemCommon Rail
Governor TypeADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum262.5 in
Length - Maximum331.1 in
Width - Minimum92 in
Width - Maximum128.5 in
Height - Minimum99.8 in
Height - Maximum150.7 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)55100 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)66200 lb

Air Inlet System

  • 4 x Single element air cleaner canisters with service indicator(s).

Control Panel

  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • 4 Programmable relay Inputs
  • 4 Programmable relay output
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Coolant temperature
  • DC volts
  • Digital indicators
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Emergency stop
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • High Coolant temperature
  • Lamp test
  • Low coolant level
  • Low oil pressure
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Operating hours
  • Overspeed
  • RPM
  • Speed adjust
  • Text alarm/event descriptions.
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Wall mounted controls:
  • Warning/shutdown Indicators:

Cooling System

  • AC Inlet: 6" ANSI / AC Outlet: 3-1/2" ANSI
  • Coolant sensors
  • JW Inlet: 6" ANSI / JW Outlet: 5" Cat Flange
  • SCAC cooling

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Dual ANSI 18" / DIN 450 flanges. Shipped loose. Support required from installation

Fuel System

  • 10 Micron spin on yype
  • 4 Micron spin on type
  • Engine mounted filters x 3
  • Filters x 3
  • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
  • Secondary/tertiary fuel filters

Generators and attachments

  • 3 Phase brushless
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • 6 Leads
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • Form wound
  • IEC platinum stator RTDs
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Reactive droop capability
  • RFI suppression
  • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Salient pole
  • Voltage regulator

Governing System

  • ADEM A4
  • Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)

Lube System

  • Fumes disposal
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick

Mounting Systems

  • Rails - Engine/generator
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting / Charging System

  • Batteries and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails
  • Right hand servicing
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3500 ekW Standby/MC, 3180 ekW Prime U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3900 ekW Standby/MC, 3500 ekW Prime, 3150 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3900 ekW Standby/MC, 3500 ekW Prime, 3150 ekW Cont. U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 4000 ekW Standby/MC, 3600 ekW Prime, 3250 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3620 ekW Standby/MC, 3300 ekW Prime U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20 60 Hz 4000 ekW Standby/MC, 3600 ekW Prime, 3250 ekW Cont., US. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3180 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3500 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 hz, 3300 ekW Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3500 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3600 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 Hz, 3600 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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