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 percent 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.
Requires less space for installation
Designed to match engine and alternator performance
Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
| Minimum Rating | 550 kVA 550 kVA |
| Maximum Rating | 715 kVA 715 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, China Nonroad III Emis Stds Low Fuel, China Nonroad III Emis Stds |
| Voltage | 380 to 415 Volts 380 to 415 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime Standby, Prime |
| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 5.71 in 145.0 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183.0 mm |
| Displacement | 1106.36 in³ 18.13 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Ademâ„¢A4 Ademâ„¢A4 |
| Length - Maximum | 162.4 in 4135.0 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 78.3 in 1989.0 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 75.0 in 1906.0 mm |
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