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Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations
Easier handling; less structural reinforcement required to support genset weight
Meets most all specifications; ensures long alternator life
Key Specs
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 % rated load in one step. Our D550 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified emissions requirements.
Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations
Easier handling; less structural reinforcement required to support genset weight
Meets most all specifications; ensures long alternator life
| Maximum Rating | 550 ekW 550 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 550 ekW 550 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Stationary Emergency EPA Stationary Emergency |
| Voltage | 480 to 600 Volts 480 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby Standby |
| Engine Model | Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 5.7 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106 in³ 18.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI |
| Governor Type | ADEM™A4 ADEM™A4 |
| Length - Maximum | 196.1 in 4980 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 73.4 in 1865 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 79.1 in 2009 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 100.9 in 2563 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 8776.6 lb 3981 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 11464 lb 5200 kg |
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