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Caterpillar C175-16 — 85.6 L V16 turbocharged-aftercooled diesel generator engine (Cat C-Series series). 2400 ekW standby / 2180 ekW prime @ 50 Hz, 3000 / 2725 ekW @ 60 Hz; high-speed V16 (175×220 mm); EPA Tier 4 Final / EPA Stationary Emergency. Source: Cat 2024 Electric Power Ratings Guide.

Caterpillar C175-16 85.6L V16 diesel generator engine — 3,000 kVA standby specifications
Caterpillar C175-16 85.6L V16 diesel generator engine — 3,000 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
3,000 kVA
Electrical Output
2,400 kWe
Cylinders
V16
Displacement
85.6 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power21802725
Standby Power24003000

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power27253406.3
Standby Power30003750

Technical Specifications

BrandCaterpillar
ModelC175-16
SeriesC Series
ConfigurationV16
Cylinders16
Displacement85.6 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginUnited States

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