Diesel Generator Sets D550 GC

550 ekW Diesel Generator Set

The D550 GC diesel generator sets were 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 built to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. Our D550 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified emissions requirements.

Minimum Rating

550 ekW

Maximum Rating

550 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

EPA Stationary Emergency

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Cat Generator Set Package

Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

M-Frame Alternator

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Robust Class H insulation

GCCP 1.2 Control Panel

User-friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to104°F (40°C)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

UL 2200 Listed
ULC Certification Available

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

World Wide Product Support

Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Diesel Generator Sets D550 GC

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating	550 ekW
Maximum Rating	550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage	480 to 600 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby

Minimum Rating

550 ekW

Maximum Rating

550 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

EPA Stationary Emergency

Voltage

480 to 600 Volts

Frequency

60 Hz

Speed

1800 rpm

Duty Cycle

Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore	145 mm
Stroke	183 mm
Displacement	18.1 l
Compression Ratio	14.5:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System	MEUI
Governor Type	ADEM™A4

Engine Model

Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore

145 mm

Stroke

183 mm

Displacement

18.1 l

Compression Ratio

14.5:1

Aspiration

Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Fuel System

MEUI

Governor Type

ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum	4980 mm
Width - Maximum	1865 mm
Height - Minimum	2009 mm
Height - Maximum	2563 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	3981 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	5200 kg

Length - Maximum

4980 mm

Width - Maximum

1865 mm

Height - Minimum

2009 mm

Height - Maximum

2563 mm

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

3981 kg

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

5200 kg

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