Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 600 kW |
| Standby kVA | 750 |
| Emissions | EPA TIER 2 |
| Controller | GCCP 1.2 |
| Oil capacity | 20.8 L |
| Alternator | M3154L4 / M3156L4 |
| Voltage options | 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 902.1 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Coolant capacity | 82 L |
| Max ambient | 53 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 4980×1865×2723 mm |
| Dry weight | 4837 kg |
| Sound level | 73.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 4292.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 24.1 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 20.8 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 20.8 L |
| Displacement | 18.1 L |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C18| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Dual element air cleaner | — | 200 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Primary fuel filter with integral water separator, Secondary fuel filters | — | 200 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Lubricating oil and filter | — | 200 hr | ||
| Battery | Batteries with rack and cables | — | 200 hr | ||
| Belt | Fan and belt guards, Belt | — | 200 hr | ||
| Coolant | Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant | 3000.0 l | — | ||
| Coolant filter | — | ||||
| Oil | Lubricating oil and filter | 20.8 l | — | ||
| Spark plug | Spark Plug | — |
Service specifications
38| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Cylinder bore diameter | 5.4 | IN | |
| Clearance | Piston stroke | 6.7 | IN | |
| Other | Combustion air inlet flow rate | 38.2 | m3/min | |
| Other | Excitation ceiling | adjustable at 3 points | by configuration | |
| Other | Field excitation current | 0-5 | A | rated; short-circuit 10A max |
| Other | Frequency range | 10-100 | Hz | |
| Other | Maximum fuel flow from transfer pump to engine | 69.2 | G/HR | |
| Other | Maximum transfer pump priming lift without priming pump | 12.1 | FT | |
| Other | Maximum uninterrupted fill rate | 5.0 | G/MIN | |
| Other | Quadrature droop adjustment range | -20 to 20 | % | |
| Other | Radiator air flow | 720 | m3/min | |
| Other | Regulation accuracy | +/-0.25 | % | of the average of the three phases on a linear load, with harmonic distortion less than 5% |
| Other | Stator current measurement range | 0-1 or 0-5 | A | |
| Other | Total cylinder displacement | 928 | CU IN | |
| Other | Under frequency slope | 0.5 to 3 | V/Hz | adjustable in steps of 0.1 V/Hz |
| Pressure | Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) | 10.0 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable fuel return line restriction | 14.8 | in-HG | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable fuel supply line restriction | 8.0 | in-HG | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable intake restriction with clean element | 15 | in-H2O | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable intake restriction with dirty element | 25 | in-H2O | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable system back pressure | 40 | in-H2O | |
| Pressure | Maximum pressure drop from compressor outlet to manifold inlet (or mixer inlet for EGR) | 4.4 | in-HG | |
| Pressure | Normal fuel pressure in a clean system | 90.1 | PSI | |
| Pressure | Radiator air flow restriction (system) | 0.12 | kPa | |
| Resistance | Field winding resistance | >4 | ohms | |
| Speed | Minimum cranking speed required for start | 115 | RPM | |
| Temperature | Ambient operating temperature | -40 to +65 | °C | |
| Temperature | Exhaust stack gas temperature | 531.1 | deg C | |
| Temperature | Lowest ambient start temperature without aids | 32 | deg F | |
| Temperature | Max. allowable combustion air inlet temperature | 49 | deg C | |
| Temperature | Maximum allowable fuel temperature at engine outlet | 225 | deg F | |
| Temperature | Maximum allowable fuel temperature at transfer pump inlet | 140 | deg F | |
| Temperature | Maximum allowable jacket water outlet temperature | 219 | deg F | |
| Voltage | Alternator voltage sensing | 0-530 | VAC | three-phase range |
| Voltage | Power supply voltage range | 50-277 | VAC | |
| Voltage | Voltage adjustment range | 0 to 150 | % of rated voltage | |
| Voltage | Voltage level adjustment | +/-5.0 | % | |
| Voltage | Voltage regulation, steady state | +/-1.0 | % |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | No. 2 diesel | Fuel oil of 35° API gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) | |||
| Fuel | No. 2 diesel fuel | 35 API, LHV 18,390 Btu/lb | when used at 29°C (85°F) and weighing 838.9 g/litre (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Voltage reconnection
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 Phase Star (6 Wire) | Standard connection | ||
| 3 | Parallel Star (12 Wire) | |||
| 3 | Series Star (12 Wire) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar D600 GC?
The Caterpillar D600 GC is rated 600 kW standby (750.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar D600 GC use?
The Caterpillar D600 GC is powered by the Caterpillar C18 engine.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar D600 GC run on?
The Caterpillar D600 GC runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the Caterpillar D600 GC take?
The Caterpillar C18 engine in the Caterpillar D600 GC has an oil capacity of 20.8 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar D600 GC?
The Caterpillar D600 GC cooling system holds 82 liters (21.7 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the sound level of the Caterpillar D600 GC?
The Caterpillar D600 GC is rated at 73.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Caterpillar D600 GC weigh?
The Caterpillar D600 GC has a dry weight of 4837 kg (10663 lb).
What size fuel tank does the Caterpillar D600 GC have?
The Caterpillar D600 GC has a 4292 liter (1134 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 24.1 hours of runtime.
What voltage does the Caterpillar D600 GC produce?
The Caterpillar D600 GC is offered in 480 V, 600 V, 3-phase.
What alternator does the Caterpillar D600 GC use?
The Caterpillar D600 GC uses a M3154L4 / M3156L4 alternator.
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Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 46.8 | 12.3 |
| Standby | 50% | 91.7 | 20.2 |
| Standby | 75% | 129.6 | 28.5 |
| Standby | 100% | 161.1 | 35.4 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — Caterpillar-C18-600kW-Submittal (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — New-Caterpillar-CAT-C15-GC-submittal (Caterpillar)Reference — New-CAT-C9-GC-250kW-submittal (Caterpillar)
This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.