Finning Power Systems, the UK & Ireland’s sole distributor of Caterpillar engines is now offering the C175-20, a high-speed diesel genset generating up to 4 MW.
A single 4 MW C175-20 represents a 55% reduction in footprint when compared with two 2 MW Cat 3516B generator sets and, a 28% reduction when compared with a 4 MW Cat 3612.
Finning says the increased power density is a key benefit for standby power for mission-critical power installations requiring larger safety loads. It can reduce the ancillary equipment required, particularly when integrated into a turnkey solution containing Cat switchgear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), control systems and noise limiting acoustics.
The C175-20 can also be used to generate prime power for remote work sites and in peak shaving applications. By extending maintenance intervals, the new genset features reduces operating costs. For prime and continuous power applications, oil change intervals are every 600 hours.
For standby gensets, a three-year oil change interval option is available. Equipment overhaul periods are also extended to 22,000 for 60 Hz units and 27,000 hours for 50 Hz units.
