C18 (60 Hz)

C18 Generator Set

The C18 diesel generator sets developed for mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 600 ekW at 60 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 systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

Cat Generator Set Package

Cat Diesel Engine

SR5 Alternator

EMCP Control Panel

Cooling System

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet
  • Air cleaner
Air Inlet System
  • Light duty air cleaner
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Control System
  • GCCP 1.2
Cooling
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
  • Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust
    flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel System
  • Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
Generator and Attachments
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • A Frame generator - IP21 protection
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Power center, IP22
Generator
  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
  • Busbar
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
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries
General
  • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

600 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

455 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

208 to 600 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1800 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

145 mm ( 5.71 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

183 mm ( 7.2 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

18.1 l ( 1106.4 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

14.5:1

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

Air to Air Aftercooled

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Electronic unit injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

5550 mm ( 218.5 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2056 mm ( 80.9 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

2737 mm ( 107.8 in )

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    C13, C15, C18 SA enclosure. 350-600 kW 60 Hz

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    C18 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

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  • Control Panels

    EMCP 4.2B Control Panel

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  • Control Panels

    EMCP 4.4 Control Panel

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