Cat® C175-16

Diesel Generator Sets

Bore – mm (in) 175 (6.89)

Stroke – mm (in) 220 (8.66)
Displacement – L (in )
3
84.7 (5166.88)
Compression Ratio 16.7:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM™ A4

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous Emissions Performance

50 Hz kVA (ekW) 50 Hz kVA (ekW) 50 Hz kVA (ekW) 50 Hz kVA (ekW)

3000 (2400) 3000 (2400) 2725 (2180) 2500 (2000) Optimized for Low Fuel Consumption

3000 (2400) 3000 (2400) — — Optimized for Low Emissions

Features
Cat® Diesel Engine EMCP 4 Control Panels
• Designed and optimized for low emissions or • User-friendly interface and navigation
low fuel consumption • Scalable system to meet a wide range of
• Reliable performance proven in thousands of installation requirements
applications worldwide • Expansion modules and site specific
programming for specific customer requirements
Generator Set Package
• Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets Warranty
NFPA 110 loading requirements • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for standby and
• Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance mission critical ratings
requirements • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for prime
• Reliability verified through torsional vibration, and continuous ratings
fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient • Extended service protection is available to
performance, and endurance testing provide extended coverage options
Alternators Worldwide Product Support
• Superior motor starting capability minimizes • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch
need for oversizing generator stores operating in 200 countries
• Designed to match performance and output • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive
characteristics of Cat diesel engines post-sale support, including maintenance and
repair agreements
Cooling System
• Cooling systems available to operate in ambient Financing
temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products
• Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling to help you succeed through financial service
excellence
• Options include loans, finance lease,
operating lease, working capital, and revolving
line of credit
• Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in
your region

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Standard and Optional Equipment

Engine Power Termination Vibration Isolators
Air Cleaner Type ❑ Rubber
❑ Single element ❑ Bus bar ❑ Spring
❑ Dual element ❑ Circuit breaker ❑ Seismic rated
❑ 4000A ❑ 5000A
Muffler Cat Connect
❑ UL ❑ IEC
❑ Industrial grade (15 dB) ❑ 3-pole
❑ Residential grade (25 dB) Connectivity
❑ Electrically operated
❑ Critical grade (34 dB) ❑ Ethernet
Trip Unit ❑ Cellular
Starting
❑ LSI ❑ LSI-G
❑ Standard batteries ❑ LSIG-P Extended Service Options
❑ Oversized batteries
❑ Standard electric starter(s) Terms
Control System
❑ Dual electric starter(s) ❑ 2 year (prime)
❑ Air starter(s) Controller ❑ 3 year
❑ Jacket water heater ❑ EMCP 4.2B ❑ 5 year
❑ EMCP 4.3 ❑ 10 year
Alternator ❑ EMCP 4.4
Coverage
Output voltage Attachments ❑ Silver
❑ 380V ❑ 6600V ❑ Local annunciator module ❑ Gold
❑ 400V ❑ 6900V ❑ Remote annunciator module ❑ Platinum
❑ 415V ❑ 10000V ❑ Expansion I/O module ❑ Platinum Plus
❑ 3300V ❑ 10500V ❑ Remote monitoring software
❑ 6300V ❑ 11000V Ancillary Equipment
Charging ❑ Automatic transfer switch
Temperature Rise
(over 40°C ambient) ❑ Battery charger – 20A (ATS)
❑ 150°C ❑ Battery charger – 35A ❑ Paralleling switchgear
❑ 125°C/130°C ❑ Battery charger – 50A ❑ Paralleling controls
❑ 105°C
❑ 80°C Certifications
Winding type ❑ EU & GB Declaration of Conformity
❑ Form wound ❑ EU & GB Declaration of Incorporation
❑ Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
Excitation ❑ IBC seismic certification
❑ Permanent magnet (PM)
Attachments
❑ Anti-condensation heater
❑ Stator and bearing temperature
monitoring and protection

Note: Some options may not be available on all models. Certifications may not be
available with all model configurations. Consult factory for availability.

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Package Performance
Low Fuel Consumption
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 2400 ekW 2400 ekW 2180 ekW 2000 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
3000 kVA 3000 kVA 2725 kVA 2500 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel
Performance number DM8719-07 EM0371-05 DM8720-09 DM8721-07
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 595.9 (157.4) 595.9 (157.4) 541.8 (143.1) 500.1 (132.1)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 452.8 (119.6) 452.8 (119.6) 415.9 (109.9) 387.3 (102.3)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 321.3 (84.9) 321.3 (84.9) 297.7 (78.7) 278.3 (73.5)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 192.5 (50.9) 192.5 (50.9) 181.1 (47.8) 171.9 (45.4)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
2074 (73242) 2074 (73242) 2074 (73242) 2074 (73242)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 303.5 (80.2) 303.5 (80.2) 303.5 (80.2) 303.5 (80.2)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 579.0 (152.0) 579.0 (152.0) 579.0 (152.0) 579.0 (152.0)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 882.5 (232.2) 882.5 (232.2) 882.5 (232.2) 882.5 (232.2)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 188.8 (6665.5) 188.8 (6665.5) 175.7 (6205.3) 162.2 (5728.8)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 485.3 (905.6) 485.3 (905.6) 476.2 (889.2) 476.0 (888.8)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 498.0 (17584.3) 498.0 (17584.3) 456.9 (16132.1) 422.0 (14902.7)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 1160 (65983) 1160 (65983) 1047 (59569) 961 (54650)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 2264 (128724) 2264 (128724) 2063 (117309) 1919 (109160)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 221 (12570) 221 (12570) 188 (10714) 168 (9531)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
171 (9742) 171 (9742) 165 (9356) 162 (9209)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 92 (5243) 92 (5243) 81 (4629) 75 (4248)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 4103.7 (7.72) 4103.7 (7.72) 4524.1 (8.21) 4411.8 (8.17)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
153.1 (0.32) 153.1 (0.32) 133.5 (0.27) 125.9 (0.26)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 52.3 (0.13) 52.3 (0.13) 81.8 (0.19) 92.1 (0.22)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
10.4 (0.03) 10.4 (0.03) 18.5 (0.04) 21.4 (0.05)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 4924.5 (9.26) 4924.5 (9.26) 5429.0 (9.86) 5294.1 (9.81)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 275.5 (0.57) 275.5 (0.57) 240.3 (0.48) 226.6 (0.47)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
69.5 (0.17) 69.5 (0.17) 108.8 (0.25) 122.5 (0.29)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 14.5 (0.04) 14.5 (0.04) 25.9 (0.06) 30.0 (0.07)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Emissions
Performance Standby Mission Critical
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 2400 ekW 2400 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
3000 kVA 3000 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions
Performance number DM8716-06 EM0670-05
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 646.3 (170.7) 646.3 (170.7)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 518.5 (137.0) 518.5 (137.0)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 345.8 (91.4) 345.8 (91.4)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 193.8 (51.2) 193.8 (51.2)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m3/min (cfm) 2074 (73242) 2074 (73242)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 303.5 (80.2) 303.5 (80.2)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 579.0 (152.0) 579.0 (152.0)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 882.5 (232.2) 882.5 (232.2)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 215.3 (7601.2) 215.3 (7601.2)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 499.7 (931.4) 499.7 (931.4)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 578.2 (20418.0) 578.2 (20418.0)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 1269 (72155) 1269 (72155)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 2595 (147577) 2595 (147577)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 287 (16311) 287 (16311)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
185 (10507) 185 (10507)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 92 (5243) 92 (5243)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2068.2 (4.20) 2068.2 (4.20)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 285.3 (0.63) 285.3 (0.63)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
37.1 (0.09) 37.1 (0.09)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 15.4 (0.04) 15.4 (0.04)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2481.8 (5.04) 2481.8 (5.04)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
513.5 (1.13) 513.5 (1.13)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 49.3 (0.13) 49.3 (0.13)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
21.6 (0.06) 21.6 (0.06)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Weights and Dimensions

A B

Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Dry Weight

mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb)

7908 (311.4) 2753 (108.4) 3306 (130.1) 23 020 (50,750)

Note: For reference only. Do not use for installation design. Contact your local Cat dealer for precise weights and dimensions.

Ratings Definitions
Standby Applicable Codes and Standards
Output available with varying load for the duration of the AS 1359, IBC, IEC 60034-1, ISO 3046, ISO 8528,
interruption of the normal source power. Average power NEMA MG1-22, NEMA MG1-33, 2014/35/EU,
output is 70% of the standby rated ekW. Typical 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and facilitates
operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum compliance to NFPA 37, NFPA 70, NFPA 99,
expected usage of 500 hours per year. NFPA 110.
Mission Critical Note: Codes may not be available in all model
Output available with varying load for the duration of the configurations. Please consult your local Cat
interruption of the normal source power. Average power dealer for availability.
output is 85% of the mission critical rated ekW. Typical
Data Center Applications
peak demand up to 100% of rated ekW for up to 5% of
the operating time. Typical operation is 200 hours per
• All ratings Tier III/Tier IV compliant per Uptime
Institute requirements.
year, with maximum expected usage of 500 hours per
year.
• All ratings ANSI/TIA-942 compliant for Rated-1
through Rated-4 data centers.
Prime
Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. Fuel Rates
Average power output is 70% of the prime rated ekW. Fuel consumption reported in accordance with ISO
Typical peak demand is 100% of prime rated ekW with 3046-1, based on fuel oil of 35º API [16°C (60ºF)]
10% overload capability for emergency use for a gravity having an LHV of 42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
maximum of 1 hour in 12. Overload operation cannot when used at 15ºC (59ºF) and weighing 850 g/liter
exceed 25 hours per year. (7.0936 lbs/U.S. gal.) All fuel consumption values refer
to rated engine power.
Continuous
Output available with non-varying load for an unlimited
time. Average power output is 70-100% of the
continuous rated ekW. Typical peak demand is 100% of
continuous rated ekW for 100% of the operating hours.

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