Key Specs
State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that. Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability.
On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency
Total Plant and Energy Management System (TPEM) gives you comprehensive and flexible digital control of your generator set's efficiency and performance helping to reduce planning and installation costs.
Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.
| Continuous Rating | 1380 ekW @1.0pf 1380 ekW @1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 45.00% 45.00% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1380 1380 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Engine Model | CG170B-12 CG170B-12 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
| Length | 200 in 5080 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1710 mm |
| Height | 86 in 2190 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 28440 lb 12900 kg |
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Cat® CG170B Gas Generator Set
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