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Caterpillar C175-20 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C175-20 is a 4000 kW (5000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C175-20 engine. It is available at 1247 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 675 L (178.3 gal) of oil, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 6719×2377×2556 mm (264.5×93.6×100.6 in).

4000 kW
Standby
105.8 L
Displacement
675.0 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

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Service parts for the C175-20

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power4000 kW
Standby kVA5000
Prime power2800 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity675.0 L
AlternatorSR5
Voltage options1247 V
Phase3 phase
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6719×2377×2556 mm

Engine

Caterpillar C175-20
Oil capacity675.0 L
Displacement105.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C175-20
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2310167 eBay $27.50 KuduParts $30.00
Fuel filter3890433 Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant
Oil675.0 L
Spark plug

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C175-20?

The Caterpillar C175-20 is rated 4000 kW standby (5000.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar C175-20?

The Caterpillar C175-20 is powered by the Caterpillar C175-20 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar C175-20 run on?

The Caterpillar C175-20 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C175-20?

The Caterpillar C175-20 engine in the Caterpillar C175-20 has an oil capacity of 675.0 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar C175-20?

The Caterpillar C175-20 uses a SR5 alternator.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar C175-20 use?

The Caterpillar C175-20 uses fuel filter part number 3890433.

Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar C175-20 take?

The Caterpillar C175-20 uses air filter part number 2310167.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
LEXE0605-00April 2013Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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
Standby50%615.0162.5
Standby75%770.6203.6
Standby100%1039.3274.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — C175-20 Standby 4000 kW Tier 2 12470V (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — C175-20 Standby 4000 kW Tier 2 4160V (Caterpillar)Reference — Caterpillar-Oil-and-Gas-Ratings-Guide-2021-03 (Caterpillar)Service manual — EEPS0106-01 (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 2310167$27.50
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
2 priced items$62.47