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Caterpillar D175 Generator Set

The Caterpillar D175 is a 175 kW (218.8 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 266/460 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 100 A. It holds about 16.5 L (4.4 gal) of oil and 21 L (5.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-Not specified battery at 12 V. The set measures 2770×990×1628 mm (109.1×39.0×64.1 in), weighs about 1604 kg (3536 lb) and produces 100.6 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 12 L (3.2 gal), roughly Not specified hours of runtime.

175 kW
Standby
6.6 L
Displacement
16.5 L
Oil capacity
3
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Service parts for the D175

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

Fuel system

1 required
1466695Fuel filter (primary)$35.86eBay

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power175 kW
Standby kVA218
Prime power157.5 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4
Oil capacity16.5 L
AlternatorC6.6 ACERT
Voltage options277/480 V, 266/460 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current100 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery groupNot specified
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity21.0 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2770×990×1628 mm
Dry weight1604 kg
Sound level100.6 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank12.0 L
Tank runtimeNot specified hr

Engine

Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT
Oil capacity11.5 L
Coolant capacity15.5 L
Displacement6.6 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT

6

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP550920Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 2698325, CATERPILLAR 4621171, NAPA 7325, BALDWIN B7378 KuduParts $45.00 FridayParts $46.80
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel filterP551062Fuel Filter, CartridgeBALDWIN PF7939, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000900751, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000902051, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000924105 buy
Fuel filterP550625Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 1R0762, NAPA 3640, BALDWIN BF7753 buy
Fuel / water separatorP552040Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 3I1253, NAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840 buy
Fuel / water separatorP551855Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnBALDWIN BF1390-O, CLAAS 0007962130, MANITOWOC 03322877, FREIGHTLINER 0343845000 FridayParts $39.06

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter with monitoring system—
Fuel filter—
Fuel filterCat high efficiency fuel filters with Stay-Clean Valve, primary and secondary filters in engine compartment1466695 Amazon eBay $35.86 FridayParts $33.99
Oil filterCaterpillar air filter for engine compartment—
Battery—
Belt—
CoolantExtended Life Coolant or conventional heavy-duty coolant—
Spark plug—

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 2525001 Caterpillar 2525002 Caterpillar 1282686 Caterpillar 6I2502 Caterpillar 2567902
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 4621171 Caterpillar IR1807 Caterpillar 3890434 Donaldson P550920 Donaldson P551807

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 is rated 175 kW standby (218.8 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 is powered by the Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar D175 run on?

The Caterpillar D175 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar D175 has an oil capacity of 11.5 liters.

How much coolant does the Caterpillar D175 hold?

The Caterpillar D175 cooling system holds 21 liters (5.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 is rated 157.5 kW prime (196 kVA), against 175 kW standby.

How loud is the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 is rated at 100.6 dBA at 1 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 has a dry weight of 1604 kg (3536 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Caterpillar D175?

The Caterpillar D175 has a 12 liter (3 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about Not specified hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Caterpillar D175 produce?

The Caterpillar D175 is offered in 277/480 V, 266/460 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 347/600 V, 3-phase.

What size battery does the Caterpillar D175 need?

The Caterpillar D175 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, group Not specified, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator does the Caterpillar D175 use?

The Caterpillar D175 uses a C6.6 ACERT alternator.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar D175 use?

The Caterpillar D175 uses oil filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 4621171, CATERPILLAR IR1807.

Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar D175 take?

The Caterpillar D175 uses fuel filter part number 1466695.

Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar D175 take?

The Caterpillar D175 uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 2525001, CATERPILLAR 2525002.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
AEHQ5826-01Replaces AEHQ5826-01Service part / kit Amazon eBay
PA50Winch Model PA501Service part / kit Amazon eBay
TPL-489-COPERATING & MAINTENANCE OF D175Service 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
Prime27.87.3
Prime50%33.38.8
Prime75%41.210.9
Prime100%50.213.3
Standby50%34.79.2
Standby75%43.711.5
Standby100%53.814.2

Available documents

Spec sheet — LEHE6275-05(P2) (Caterpillar)Reference — CAT-D175-2-CAT-C6.6 (Caterpillar)Parts manual — LEXE7582-02 (Caterpillar)

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