C18 (50 Hz)
C18 Generator Set
C18 (50 HZ) 550-850 kVA Diesel Generator models offer a broad range of attachments & fuel strategies to give customizable, reliable power fit to your needs.
DESCRIPTION
The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 706 to 850 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements. The engines are configured for Low Fuel Consumption.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric PowerDesign Criteria
The generator set meets NFPA 110 loading requirement and meets ISO 8528-5 transient response.
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
A-Frame Alternator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
- Industry leading motor starting capabilities
- High Efficiency
GCCP 1.3 Control Panel
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your needs through programming and expansion modules.
Single-Source Supplier
Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available
Worldwide Product Support
Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S�ۢO�ۢS��� program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Seismic Certification
- Seismic Certification available.
- Anchoring details are site specific, and are dependent on many factors such as generator set size, weight, and concrete strength.
- IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is reviewed and approved by a Professional Engineer
- Seismic Certification per Applicable Building Codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007, CBC 2010
- Pre-approved by OSHPD and carries an OSP-0321-10 for use in healthcare projects in California
Certfications
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
- Light duty air cleaner
- Control System
- GCCP 1.3
- Cooling
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
- Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set integral fuel tank
- Generator and Attachments
- LC frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Power center, IP22
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
- Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain lines with valves
- Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator.
- Starting/Charging
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
- General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Circuit breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
- Power terminal strip
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Control System
- Local alarm horn
- Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage Ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - High fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
- GCCP 1.4
- Remote annunciator module
- Oil temperature displays
- Local alarm modules
- Cooling System
- Radiator transition flange
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures (to be available soon)
- Exhaust System
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- 10, 25, 35 dB end in / end out mufflers
- Engine mounted muffler
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Fuel System
- Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
- Fuel transfer system
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Generator and Attachments
- Space heaters
- A Frame CIP generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- A Frame oversize generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame oversize generators
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Lube System
- Manual sump pump
- Starting and Charging
- Jacket water heaters
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heaters
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
C18 Generator Set
Name:
C18 (50 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating
850 kVA
Minimum Rating
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.71 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement
1106.4 in³ / 18.1 l
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
162.4 in / 4135 mm
Width - Maximum
78.3 in / 1989 mm
Height - Maximum
75 in / 1906 mm
SEE HOW C18 (50 Hz) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Diesel Generator Sets
C18 (50 Hz)
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 850 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 706 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel
- Voltage
- 380 to 415 Volts
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Speed
- 1500
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime
- Engine Model
- C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 5.71 in / 145 mm
- Stroke
- 7.2 in / 183 mm
- Displacement
- 1106.4 in³ / 18.1 l
- Compression Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Aspiration
- Air to Air Aftercooled
- Fuel System
- Electronic unit injection
- Governor Type
- Adem™A4
- Length - Maximum
- 162.4 in / 4135 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 78.3 in / 1989 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 75 in / 1906 mm
Selected Model
Diesel Generator Sets
C18 (50 Hz)
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 715 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 550 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel, China Nonroad III Emis Stds
- Voltage
- 380 to 415 Volts
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Speed
- 1500 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime
- Engine Model
- C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 5.71 in / 145 mm
- Stroke
- 7.2 in / 183 mm
- Displacement
- 1106.36 in³ / 18.13 l
- Compression Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Aspiration
- Air to Air Aftercooled
- Fuel System
- Electronic unit injection
- Governor Type
- Ademâ„¢A4
- Length - Maximum
- 162.4 in / 4135 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 78.3 in / 1989 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 75 in / 1906 mm
Diesel Generator Sets
C18 (50 Hz) China Non Road
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 715 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 550 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
- Voltage
- 380 to 415 Volts
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Speed
- 1500 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime
- Engine Model
- C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 5.71 in / 145 mm
- Stroke
- 7.2 in / 183 mm
- Displacement
- 1106.4 in³ / 18.1 l
- Compression Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Aspiration
- Air to Air Aftercooled
- Fuel System
- Electronic unit injection
- Governor Type
- Adem™A4
- Length - Maximum
- 218.5 in / 5550 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 80.9 in / 2056 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 107.8 in / 2737 mm