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Caterpillar XT8000 Engine Engine

The Caterpillar XT8000 is a 13 L engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 8 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar. It holds 1 L (0.3 gal) of oil.

Also known as: Caterpillar XT8000

13.0 L
Displacement
3600 rpm
Rated speed
8 kW
Gross power
1.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity1.0 L
Displacement13.0 L
Rated speed3600 rpm
Gross power8 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Troubleshooting

19

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
2TPS Failure
3Cylinder Temp. Failure
4Air Temp. Failure
5System Voltage Low
6System Voltage High
7Cylinder High Temp.
8Barometric Pressure Sensor Failure
9Oil Pressure Anomaly
11Fuel Injector Failure
13Fuel Pump Failure
15Ignition Failure
17ECU Internal Failure
18Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
19ECU Reset
22Engine Overspeed Failure
24Load Stability Sensor Failure
27Stepper Motor Stuck
28Engine Starting Failure

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine shuts downLow oil pressure drops below specificationsCheck engine oil level. The engine will not run if the oil is below proper level.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar XT8000?

The Caterpillar XT8000 engine has an oil capacity of 1.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar XT8000?

The Caterpillar XT8000 has a displacement of 13.0 liters.

Which generators use the Caterpillar XT8000 engine?

The Caterpillar XT8000 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar XT8000.