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 | 1840 ekW @1.0pf 1840 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 | 44.70% 44.70% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1840 1840 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Engine Model | CG170B-16 CG170B-16 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
| Length | 240 in 6100 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1710 mm |
| Height | 86 in 2190 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 38360 lb 17400 kg |
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CG170B-16 Front Right View
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Cat® CG170B Gas Generator Set
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