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Diesel generator sets

C18 (60 Hz)

The C18 diesel generator sets developed for mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 600 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our C18 generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating550/600/650/715/750 ekW
Prime Power Rating500/545/600/650/680 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow BSFC
Voltage208 to 600 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelC18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore5.71 in
Stroke7.2 in
Displacement1106.4 in³
Compression Ratio14.5:1
AspirationAir to Air Aftercooled
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum218.5 in
Width - Maximum80.9 in
Height - Maximum107.8 in

Air Inlet

  • Air cleaner

Air Inlet System

  • Light duty air cleaner
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

Control System

  • GCCP 1.2

Cooling

  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

Exhaust System

  • Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

Fuel

  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

Fuel System

  • Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank

Generator and Attachments

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • A Frame generator - IP21 protection
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Power center, IP22

Generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Control Panel

  • GCCP 1.2 and GCCP 1.5

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain valves

Mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

Mounting System

  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator. includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines

Starting/Charging

  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

General

  • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
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  • C18, DE650SE0, 60 Hz, 650 ekW Standby, 600 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
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  • C18, DE715SE0, 60 Hz, 716 ekW Standby, 650 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
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  • C18, DE750SE0, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
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  • C18, DE550SE0, 60 Hz, 550 ekW Standby, 500 ekW Prime, Non-Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
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  • C18 for industrial applications
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