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D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

550 ekW Diesel Generator Set

The Cat® C18 D550 GC diesel generator sets are developed to meet your needs in a standby application producing reliable power of 550 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and meeting U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions.

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Benefits

Saves up to 20% Installed Space

Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations

Weighs up to 18% Less

Easier handling; less structural reinforcement required to support genset weight

Standard 105 or 130°C Alternator Temperature Rise

Meets most all specifications; ensures long alternator life
  • Engine Specifications
    Aspiration
    Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
    Bore
    5.7 in
    Compression Ratio
    14.5:1
    Displacement
    1106 in³
    Engine Model
    Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
    Fuel System
    MEUI
    Governor Type
    ADEM™A4
    Stroke
    7.2 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    11464 lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
    8776.6 lb
    Height - Maximum
    100.9 in
    Height - Minimum
    79.1 in
    Length - Maximum
    196.1 in
    Width - Maximum
    73.4 in
  • Generator Set Specifications
    Duty Cycle
    Standby
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Speed
    1800 rpm
    Standby Rating
    550 ekW
    Voltage
    480 to 600 Volts
Air Inlet System
  • Standard air cleaner
Control Panel
  • GCCP 1.2
Cooling System
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Radiator, package mounted
  • Radiator sight gauge
  • Thermostats and housing
  • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
  • Coolant drain valve
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold - dry
Fuel System
  • Fuel cooler
Base
  • Standard wide base
Generators and Generator Attachments
  • Insulation system, Class H
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain with valve
  • Shallow oil pan
  • Oil filter, spin on
  • Fumes disposal to front of radiator
  • Oil filler and dipstick
Mounting System
  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
Protection
  • Safety shutoff - Overspeed
  • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
  • Safety shutoff - High water temperature
Starting/Charging System
  • 24-volt electric starting motor
  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
General
  • Lifting eyes
  • Vibration damper
Telematics
  • Cat® Product Link™ PL444 cellular
  • Cat® Product Link™ PL444 cellular
Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
  • Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
  • 5 Gallon Spill Containment
  • Overfill prevention valve
  • Extended tank base, 24 hours, UL142
Circuit breaker
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Single and multi manual breakers
Control System
  • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
  • Twist release, Red button emergency stop
  • Product link remote monitoring hardware
  • 100A Load center
  • Ground fault relay
  • Audible alarm Gp
  • Remote E-Stop button
  • Discrete I/O module
  • Earth (Ground) fault relay
Enclosures
  • AC & DC Source lights
  • E-Stop
  • Sound attenuated level 2
Exhaust System
  • Flexible exhaust connection
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA / Enclosure silencer
Generator
  • Space heater
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
Starting System
  • Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
  • Battery charger (UL Certified)
  • Jacket water heater
  • Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
General
  • CSA Certification
  • UL2200 Certification
Circuit breakers
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Neutral bars
Cooling System
  • Jacket water heater with pump
  • Coolant heater
  • Stone guards
Base / Fuel Tank
  • Audio & visual fuel alarm
Starting and Charging
  • Oversize battery set
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 5 Amp Battery charger
  • Standard battery set
Certifications
  • UL2200 Listed
  • CSA 22.2
  • IBC Seismic
Lube System
  • Manual sump pump