C18 (50 Hz)

C18 Generator Set

C18 (50 HZ) 550-715 kVA Diesel Generator models offer a broad range of attachments & fuel strategies to give customizable, reliable power fit to your needs.

C18 generator set, rear right

DESCRIPTION

The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 550 to 715 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our C18 generator sets range from Low Fuel Consumption, Low Emissions and China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric Power

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

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

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

GCCP1.3 Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger
    • Light duty air cleaner
    • Aftercooler core
  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Control System
    • GCCP 1.2
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Cooling
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Exhaust System
    • Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Fuel
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel System
    • Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • A Frame generator - IP21 protection
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
    • Power center, IP22
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Control Panel
    • GCCP Genset Controller
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain valves
  • Mounting
    • Rubber vibration isolators
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator. includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
  • Starting/Charging
    • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

  • Exhaust
    • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element air cleaner
  • Circuit breakers
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
    • Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
    • Padlockable circuit breaker device
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
    • Power terminal strip
    • Shunt trip for IEC breaker
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Control Panels
    • Local & remote annunciator modules
    • Load share module
    • Remote monitoring software
    • EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
    • Digital I/O module
  • Control System
    • Oil temperature displays
    • GCCP 1.5
    • Volt free contact
    • 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
    • Local alarm modules
    • Remote annunciator module
    • Local alarm horn
  • Cooling System
    • Low coolant temperature alarm
    • Radiator duct flange
  • Starting/Charging
    • Oversize batteries
    • Jacket water heater
    • Battery chargers
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
  • Exhaust System
    • Manifold and turbocharger guards
    • Engine mounted muffler
    • 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
    • 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
    • 10, 25 and 35 end in / end outmufflers
  • Fuel System
    • Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
    • Manual fuel transfer pump
    • Fuel transfer system
  • Generator and Attachments
    • LC frame generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • LC frame oversize generators
    • Space heaters
    • A Frame oversize generator
    • A Frame CIP generator
    • Ingress protection
    • LC frame CIP generator
  • General
    • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
    • UL 2200 package
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • Narrow, wide or skid base
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • CSA Certification
    • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Starting and Charging
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 5 Amp Battery charger
    • Battery disconnect switch

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
C18 Generator Set
Name:
C18 (50 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

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 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
1106.36 in³ / 18.13 l
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Ademâ„¢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)
C18 generator set, rear right
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
C175-20 (60 Hz)
C175-20 Diesel Generator Set
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
4000 ekW
Minimum Rating
3150 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2
Voltage
480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Engine Model
C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.89 in / 175 mm
Stroke
8.66 in / 220 mm
Displacement
6456.31 in³ / 105.8 B
Compression Ratio
15.3:1
Aspiration
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System
Common Rail
Governor Type
ADEM� A4
Length - Maximum
330.6 in / 8397 mm
Width - Maximum
127.7 in / 3244 mm
Height - Maximum
150.7 in / 3827 mm
Diesel Generator Sets
C18 (50 Hz)
C18 50 Hz Right Rear
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