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.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Tier 2
  • Voltage480 to 13800 Volts
  • Frequency60 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Maximum Rating4000 ekW
  • Minimum Rating3150 ekW
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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW
Prime Power Rating 3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 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 4000 ekW
Minimum Rating 3150 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.89 in
Stroke 8.66 in
Displacement 6456.31 in³
Compression Ratio 15.3:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 262.5 in
Length - Maximum 331.1 in
Width - Minimum 92 in
Width - Maximum 128.5 in
Height - Minimum 99.8 in
Height - Maximum 150.7 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, 3300 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-20, 60 hz, 3500 ekW Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (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, 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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