D175 GC Generator Set

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

Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    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

    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
  • M-Frame Alternator

    M-Frame 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
  • GCCP 1.2 Control Panel

    GCCP 1.2 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

    Cooling System

    • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
    • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
  • Certifications

    Certifications

    • UL 2200 Listed
    • ULC Certification Available
  • One Safe Source

    One Safe Source

    • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum 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

    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

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 175 ekW
Minimum Rating 175 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3
Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel
Bore 4.1 in 105 mm
Stroke 5.31 in 135 mm
Displacement 427.8 in³ 7.01 l
Compression Ratio 16.7:1
Aspiration Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic, Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 103.7 in 2634 mm
Width - Maximum 51.2 in 1300 mm
Height - Maximum 58.7 in 1492 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 3741 lb 1697 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element

Control Panels

  • GCCP 1.2 Control panel

Cooling System

  • Coolant drain line with valves
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guards

Generator and Generator Attachments

  • Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads
  • Circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in tower panel
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)

Exhaust System

  • Stub pipe, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

Fuel System

  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 24-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain line with valve

Mounting System

  • Termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
  • Includes lifting provision and drag points
  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator

Starting / Charging System

  • 24V battery with rack and cables

Governing System

  • Mechanical and electrical governing system - model dependent

General

  • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Alternator System

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Quatrature droop king
  • Alternator removal
  • 3 Phase sensing
  • R Frame auxiliary winding: R2273L4 SE aux alt 07, aux alt 08 and aux alt 10
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Optional LC Frame alternator with coastal insulation protection

Circuit breakers

  • Padlockable breaker device
  • 4 Pole 250A, 400A and 630A Circuit breakers

Control Panel Options

  • Earth fault (2 wire only)
  • Speed adjust contacts
  • Panel mounted audible alarm
  • Volt free contacts
  • Earth leakage (2 wire only)
  • Overload shutdown via breaker
  • Control panel heater
  • Speed adjust potentiometer
  • Battery charger
  • Emergency stop with key

Control System

  • Static battery charger
  • Volt free contacts for common alarm
  • Volt free contacts for generator set running
  • GCCP 1.2

Cooling System

  • Low coolant temperature
  • Coolant heater
  • Low coolant level shutdown

Enclosures

  • Sound attenuated level 2 enclosure

Mounting Options

  • Electronic governor
  • Silencer installation kit
  • Industrial silencer removal
  • Battery removal
  • Residential silencer

Fuel Systems

  • Low fuel level alarm
  • Compact skidbase for open sets
  • DEFRA bunded fuel tank
  • Open set narrow tankbase
  • Low fuel level shutdown
  • Skidbase for CALG enclosure sets
  • High fuel level alarm

Test Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

General

  • Stone guards/radiator trans flange

Global Certifications

  • Certification for CIS

Power Termination

  • Circuit breaker, IEC, 4 pole

Accessories / Miscellaneous

  • Packing case - compact set
  • Packing case - canopied set
D175 GC Open Set

Documents