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.
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C175-16 Generator Set
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Documents
- Electric Power Rating Guide
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- 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
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- 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
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3250 ekW Standby/MC, 3000 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3365 ekW Standby/MC, 3115 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3115 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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 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
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
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
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
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
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- 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
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
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
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value 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
Spec Value 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
Spec Value Length - Minimum 241.6 in Length - Maximum 312.9 in Width - Minimum 83.1 in Width - Maximum 113.7 in Height - Minimum 87 in Height - Maximum 134.3 in Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 42750 lb Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 50500 lb
Standard Equipment
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
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air inlet adapters
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
- Air inlet protection
Control Panel
- Package mounted radiator
- Automatically selected ground
- Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV/MV
- Load share governor
- EMCP 4.4
- E-Stop
- Frame boxes
- Annunciator modules
- Load share module / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
- Fuel cooler
- Controller mounting location - LV/MV
- Modbus monitoring of packages
- Customer interface options
- EMCP 4.4 optional harness
- Controller voltage and current sensing groups
- Remote radiators
- Generator harness
- Interconnect harness
- Speed adjust
- Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
- Raise lower switch
Crankcase Systems
- Explosive relief valves
- Crankcase ventilation system
Exhaust System
- Mufflers
- Exhaust support group
- Weld flanges
- Exhaust collectors/manifold
- Front housing - Prime or continuous
- Front housing - Standby or mission critical
- Aftercooler drain
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
Generators and Attachments
- Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Conversion GP - Top cable entry
- Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Differential current transformers
- Space heater kit
- Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Thermostat for space heater
- Generator air intake
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube System
- Drain group oil pans
- Oil filters
- Lube oil heater
- Electric prelube pumps
- Lubricating oil
Mounting Systems
- IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
- Spring type linear vibration isolators
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Power Connections
- Low voltage connection cable
- Center post busbarss (LV)
- 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars (MV)
- Enclosures - Control packaging (LV)
- Paralleling circuit breakers
- 1800 Frame generators Circuit breaker
- Neutral ground (LV)
- Neutral ground (MV)
- Cable entry options (LV)
- Cable entry options (MV)
- Masterpack breakers
- Power connection covers (LV)
- Harnesses (Breaker)
- Masterpack breaker connections
- Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)
Special Tests / Reports
- IBC seismic Certification
- Special test charge - Engine only
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Genset fuel consumption test
- Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- OSCOSH1 seismic Certification
- Custom generator TVA report
- Generator test report
- Standard engine test charge
Starting / Charging System
- Heavy duty battery sets with rack
- Charging alternators - Dry
- Air pressure regulator
- Starter location covers
- 24 Volt power distribution box
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 35 Amp Battery chargers
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- 20 Amp Battery chargers
- Jacket water heaters
- 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Air starting motor
- Jacket water heater wiring groups
General
- Special paint colors
- Control GP - air powered bar group
- Barring group manual
- Service tools - Engine barring group
- Engine barring air powered
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