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Caterpillar C175-16 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C175-16 is a 3000 kW (3750 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C175-16 engine. It is available at 480 V, 60 Hz. It holds 988.7 L (261.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 7928.7×3123.3×3613.3 mm (312.2×123.0×142.3 in) and weighs about 20463 kg (45113 lb).

3000 kW
Standby
84.7 L
Displacement
4
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power3000 kW
Standby kVA3750
Prime power2725 kW
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
ControllerEMCP 4
Voltage options2480 V, 3100 V
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity988.7 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7928×3123×3613 mm
Dry weight20463 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C175-16
Coolant capacity303.5 L
Displacement84.7 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C175-16
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2310167 PartsGeek kuduparts $30.00
Fuel filter3890433 PartsGeek
Oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant
Oil

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C175-16?

The Caterpillar C175-16 is rated 3000 kW standby (3750.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C175-16 use?

The Caterpillar C175-16 is powered by the Caterpillar C175-16 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C175-16 use?

The Caterpillar C175-16 runs on Diesel.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
150-ampereBrushless Alternator1Alternator PartsGeek
205645Fuel Water SeparatorFuel water separator PartsGeek
378-3022Radial Seal Air Filter Retrofit Kits For Select Large Mining Trucks2Air filter PartsGeek
C175-16Engine ModelEngine model PartsGeek yemparts $46.88
5P-7277Voltage TesterService part / kit PartsGeek
LEBE0009-00Reliable, compact, lightweightService part / kit PartsGeek
LEPW0006-02C175-16Service part / kit PartsGeek
LEXE0348-00March 2012Service part / kit PartsGeek
LEXE0486-00June 2012Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime25%274.772.6
Prime50%435.2115.0
Prime75%566.3149.6
Prime100%714.3188.7
Standby
Standby25%292.077.1
Standby50%466.0123.1
Standby75%616.3162.8
Standby100%790.3208.8

Available documents

Engine spec — C175-16+-+LEHW6097-06+P3 (Caterpillar)Engine spec — Final+Ratings+Guide LECW2462-15 9.8.11 (Caterpillar)Engine spec — LEHW6097-05 C175 (Caterpillar)Engine spec — Ratings Guide Port LPCW2462-15 final LR (Caterpillar)Engine spec — lehw6097 00 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — CAT-3000-CAT-C175-16 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — CAT-3100-CAT-C175-16-Tier-4-Interim (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEDM3457-27 (Caterpillar)Reference — Cat-Tier-4-Interim-Technology (Caterpillar)Service manual — EEPS0106-01 (Caterpillar)