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Caterpillar 3024 Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3024 is a diesel generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3024C engine. The set measures 646×426×674 mm (25.4×16.8×26.5 in) and weighs about 184 kg (406 lb).

2.2 L
Displacement
4
Document types

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Service parts for the 3024

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
1R0750Fuel filter$33.80eBay

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

Hydraulic system

1 required
093-7521Hydraulic filter$29.99eBay

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
EmissionsTier 2, Stage II
Dimensions (L×W×H)646×426×674 mm
Dry weight184 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3024C
Displacement2.2 L
AspirationNA, T
Rated speed2800 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter106-3973 Amazon eBay $79.98 eBay $39.31 FridayParts $62.16
Fuel filter1R0750 Amazon eBay $33.80 eBay $33.80 KuduParts $17.00
Fuel filterFuel System Secondary Filter500 hr
Oil filterEngine Oil and Filter51307500 hr Amazon eBay $13.93 PartsGeek $8.98 FridayParts $23.20
BatteryBattery
Belt118-2018 eBay $74.43 FridayParts $21.56
CoolantCooling System Coolant16000 hr
Hydraulic filter093-7521 eBay $29.99 KuduParts $18.00
OilEngine Oil and Filter500 hr
Spark plugEngine Valve Lash1000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
engineOther500 hrCat compact diesel lineup offers 500-hour maintenance intervals and single-side service access
oilChange500 hr3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056)
minor overhaulOther20000 hr3600 engines designed to run 20 000 hours between minor overhauls using No. 2 fuel
major overhaulOther40000 hr3600 engines designed to run 40 000 hours between major overhauls using No. 2 fuel
cylinder liners and pistonsOther80000 hr3600 cylinder liners and pistons designed for 80 000 hours using No. 2 fuel

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Service specifications

1
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
PressureUnit injector fuel injection pressure1240bar (18 000 psi)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantCat DEACDiesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat ELCDiesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat NGECNatural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first
Engine oilCat NGEONatural Gas
Engine oilCat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30-40°C to 30°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40-30°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 10W-30-18°C to 40°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 15W-40-9°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
FuelNo. 2 fuel3600 engines designed for 80 000 hours on No. 2 fuel; ratings based on API gravity of 35 at 15 C (60 F), LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg used at 29 C (84 F) with a density of 838.9 g/L
GreaseCat Generator Set GreasePart Number 108-8611

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What engine is in the Caterpillar 3024?

The Caterpillar 3024 is powered by the Caterpillar 3024C engine.

Is the Caterpillar 3024 diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar 3024 runs on diesel.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3024 use?

The Caterpillar 3024 uses oil filter part number 51307.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3024 use?

The Caterpillar 3024 uses fuel filter part number 1R0750.

Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar 3024 take?

The Caterpillar 3024 uses air filter part number 106-3973.

Parts

5
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
FP101-001Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engineTurbocharger eBay
FP102-001Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engineTurbocharger eBay
FP151-001Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engineTurbocharger eBay
FP152-001Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engineTurbocharger eBay
1540867Connecting rodService part / kit Amazon eBay $87.00 FridayParts $90.83

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Engine spec — LECH3874-02 (Caterpillar)Engine spec — LEDH1045-02 (Caterpillar)Reference — LEDH7559 (Caterpillar)Parts manual — Caterpillar Engines (Caterpillar)Parts manual — KMP-Brand®Parts-Guide-Suitable-for-Caterpillar®By-Product (Caterpillar)Service manual — 3024C+and+3024CT+Industrial+Engines+-+Maintenance+Intervals (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 106-3973$39.31
Fuel filter 1R0750$33.80
Oil filter 51307$8.98
Belt 118-2018$74.43
Hydraulic filter 093-7521$29.99
5 priced items$186.51