C175-20 (60 Hz)

C175-20 (60 Hz)

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Standby Rating 4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW 4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW
Prime Power Rating 3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW 3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Low Fuel, Tier 2

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW 4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW
Prime Power Rating 3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW 3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Low Fuel, Tier 2
Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts 480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 4000 ekW 4000 ekW
Minimum Rating 3150 ekW 3150 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.89 in 175 mm
Stroke 8.66 in 220 mm
Displacement 6456.31 in³ 105.8 B
Compression Ratio 15.3:1 15.3:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM� A4 ADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 261.5 in 6642.8 mm
Length - Maximum 330.6 in 8397 mm
Width - Minimum 85.4 in 2170.2 mm
Width - Maximum 127.7 in 3244 mm
Height - Minimum 87.6 in 2224.3 mm
Height - Maximum 150.7 in 3827 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 55100 lb 25000 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 66200 lb 30000 kg

Advantages and Features

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR5 Alternator

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

Cat ECS Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Standard Equipment

  • 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

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet Systems
    • Single element air cleaner
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
    • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
    • E-Stop
    • Generator harness
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Interconnect harness
    • Load share module
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • Speed adjust
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Annunciator modules
    • Customer interface options
  • Cooling System
    • Fuel cooler
    • Package mounted radiators
    • Remote radiators
  • Crankcase Systems
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • Explosive relief valves
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust collectors/manifold
    • Front housing - Prime or continuous
    • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
    • Mufflers (15, 25 and 34 dBA silencers)
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Differential current transformers
    • Generator air cleaner
    • Medium voltage - 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Thermostat for space heater
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Drain group oil pans
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Lube oil heater
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filters
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type linear vibration isolators
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Generator test report
    • Genset fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Special test charge - Engine only
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 20 Amp Battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Air starting motor
    • Charging alternators - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter location covers
  • General
    • Barring groups:
    • Control GP - air powered bar group
    • Engine air powered
    • Engine barring group
    • Manual
    • Special paint - 3500