C175-16 Diesel Generator Sets
C175-16 Diesel Generator Set, Front Left View
C175-16 Diesel Generator Set, Front Right View
C175-16 Diesel Generator Set, Rear Left View
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.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Tier 2
  • Voltage480 to 13800 Volts
  • Frequency60 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Maximum Rating3365 ekW
  • Minimum Rating2500 ekW
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Generator Set Specifications
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 Specifications
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
Generator Set Dimensions
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 Inlet System

  • 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s).

Control Panel

  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Low coolant level
  • Over/under voltage
  • Coolant temperature
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Reverse power
  • Over/under frequency
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • Speed adjust
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Overspeed
  • Controls
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Warning/shutdown Indicators:
  • Lamp test
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • High coolant temperature
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • RPM
  • Digital Indicators
  • Communications
  • Accessory module data link
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Low oil pressure
  • Overcurrent
  • Emergency stop
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Operating hours
  • DC volts
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Reverse reactive power

Exhaust System

  • Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
  • Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel System

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

Generators and Attachments

  • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • IEC platinum stator RTDs
  • Reactive droop capability
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • 6 Leads
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Voltage regulator
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • Form wound
  • RFI suppression
  • (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
  • 3 Phase brushless
  • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • Salient pole

Governing System

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

Lube System

  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil
  • Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
  • Gear type lube oil pump

Mounting Systems

  • Rails - Engine/generator
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Batteries and battery rack w/cables

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Service Instructions

  • Two PM inspections

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • LH Service
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • 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
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • 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
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3250 ekW Standby/MC, 3000 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3365 ekW Standby/MC, 3115 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • 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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