Key Specs
The C18 diesel generator sets developed for mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 600 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our C18 generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
Requires less space for installation
| Maximum Rating | 600 ekW 600 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 455 ekW 455 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 208 to 600 Volts 208 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 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 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106.4 in³ 18.1 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 | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 |
| Length - Maximum | 218.5 in 5550 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 80.9 in 2056 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 107.8 in 2737 mm |
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