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Caterpillar 793 Generator Set

The Caterpillar 793 is a generator set powered by a Caterpillar C175-16 engine. It holds 303.5 L (80.2 gal) of coolant. An integrated tank holds 2839 L (750.0 gal).

85.0 L
Displacement
4
Document types

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Specifications

EmissionsTier 2
Battery quantity2
Fuel tank2839.0 L

Engine

Caterpillar C175-16
Coolant capacity303.5 L
Displacement85.0 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1200 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C175-16

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Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
TorqueBearing Nut Torque (129-3253 Spanner Socket, 121-9871 Bearing Nut)2375N·m
TorqueBearing Nut Torque (129-3254 Spanner Socket, 119-3711 Bearing Nut)2375N·m
TorqueLocknut torque (260-0626 Spanner Socket Assembly, 1T-0229 High Torque Locknut)985N·m
TorqueSolenoid nut torque (FT3198 Solenoid Tool, 352-2733 solenoid)3.75Nm+/- .75
TorqueTightening torque for 369-5916 Lifting Eyebolt (M12 Hex Bit)115N·m
TorqueWorking torque capacity of locknut spanner wrenches (126-6608 / 126-6609)950N·m

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

Procedures

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Installation of two-piece seal into slack adjuster piston (209-6381 Seal Installer Group) maintenance

Tools: 207-3440 Loading Mandrel, 207-3442 Ring Pusher, 207-3444 Seal Sizer, 8F-8178 Bolt

  1. Place 207-3440 Loading Mandrel over small piston.
  2. Place inner portion of two-piece seal onto mandrel and push onto piston using 207-3442 Ring Pusher. Repeat for outer portion of seal.
  3. With both sets of seals installed, push piston assembly into 207-3444 Seal Sizer.
  4. Allow seals to compress for one minute and then install small piston into large piston.
Sprocket wheel removal - 8T-5243 Adapter Group installation maintenance

Tools: 8T-5243 Adapter Group, 7B-2499 Ring, 6H-4158 Pin, 5F-9306 Arm, 8S-9975 Ram Adapter, 9S-8900 Cylinder Group

  1. Install adapter groups evenly spaced in the holes in the sprocket flange; install the hooked adapter (1) first, then the plate (2).
  2. Fasten plate to adapter with two bolts (3) and washers (4); plate retains adapter in sprocket wheel.
  3. Before installing remainder of tooling, loosen bolt (5) to leave about 6.35 mm (0.25 in) gap between retainer (6) and sprocket wheel.
  4. Install the hydraulic cylinder and the remainder of the tooling in the conventional manner.
STOR Plug Assembly application for disc brake piston retainer spring (174-5354) repair

Tools: 174-5354 STOR Plug Assembly, 134-2562 Guides, 9S-9334 Plugs, 6N-9155 Pin

  1. Insert four 134-2562 Guides and discontinued 130-8718 Springs as an assembly into brake group anchor exterior holes where 9S-9334 Plugs are normally located.
  2. Insert four 174-5354 Plug Assemblies into exterior holes and finger tighten.
  3. Screw in attached bolts until guide noses protrude through brake piston.
  4. Insert discontinued 6N-9155 Pin into each guide hole and remove bolts and plugs.
  5. Insert four 9S-9334 Plugs into vacated holes.

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 793?

The Caterpillar 793 is powered by the Caterpillar C175-16 engine.

What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar 793?

The Caterpillar 793 cooling system holds 303.5 liters (80.2 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How big is the fuel tank on the Caterpillar 793?

The Caterpillar 793 has a 2839 liter (750 US gallon) fuel tank.

What battery does the Caterpillar 793 use?

The Caterpillar 793 uses 2 batteryies, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
150-ampereBrushless Alternator1Alternator Amazon eBay
177-2330Digital Battery Analyzer1Battery analyzer Amazon eBay
1U-9921Battery Post Brush1Battery post brush Amazon eBay $28.37
200-6319Analyzes battery condition and automatically selects proper charging technique, 12 Volt, 120VAC, 2.2A, 5 kg (11 lb), 6 ft, 1.8 m, 6 ft 16/AWG, 50 Amp1Battery condition analyzer Amazon eBay
205645Fuel Water SeparatorFuel water separator Amazon eBay
271-859024-Volt Analyzer Group1Analyzer group Amazon eBay
36LBDIN Code: T6 LB3, EN Codes: 66LBBattery Amazon eBay
378-3022Radial Seal Air Filter Retrofit Kits For Select Large Mining Trucks2Air filter Amazon eBay
379-4810Radial Seal Air Filter Retrofit Kits For Select Large Mining Trucks2Air filter Amazon eBay
382-4375Radial Seal Air Filter Retrofit Kits For Select Large Mining Trucks2Air filter Amazon eBay
4C-4911Battery Load Tester1Battery load tester Amazon eBay $1612.00
4C-4924Portable Charger1Portable charger Amazon eBay
4C-563710 mm (3/8 in) Female for Stud Type Batteries1Battery post set Amazon eBay $11.25
4C-563810 mm (3/8 in) Male for Side Terminal Batteries1Battery post set Amazon eBay $32.96
55L2DIN Code: H5 L2, EN Codes: 55L2Battery Amazon eBay
66L3DIN Code: H6 L3, EN Codes: 66L3Battery Amazon eBay
6V-3073Case — Plastic1Case Amazon eBay
77L4DIN Code: H7 L4, EN Codes: 77L4Battery Amazon eBay
77LBDIN Code: T7 LB4, EN Codes: 77LBBattery Amazon eBay
88LBDIN Code: T8 LB5, EN Codes: 88LBBattery Amazon eBay
8T-0500Part 8T-05001Continuity tester Amazon eBay
9U-7560Field Soldering Iron Group1Soldering iron group Amazon eBay
9U-7561Soldering Iron1Soldering iron Amazon eBay
9U-7562Solder, 0.5 kg (1 lb) Spool1Solder Amazon eBay
C175-16Engine ModelEngine model Amazon eBay $35.66 FridayParts $24.83
1-23Battery Care and MaintenanceService part / kit Amazon Amazon eBay
1-24Battery Care and MaintenanceService part / kit Amazon eBay
140-9944Terminal Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $281.00
271-8587Test cables, 4.6 m (15 ft)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
281-1947Rechargeable Battery1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
281-1950Carrying Case with Foam Insert1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
295-2618Pocket Multimeter1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
2B-9498Wing Nut1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
3B-0723Wing Nut1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $14.95
5P-7277Voltage Tester1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $41.98
LEPW0006-02C175-16Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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

Spec sheet — 793F specalog, AEHQ6038-01 (Caterpillar)Operator's manual — SEBU6333-01+B (Caterpillar)Reference — AEXQ0509-Cat-Trucks-The-ONE-for-Mining (Caterpillar)Reference — PEHJ0037-00 (Caterpillar)Reference — electric rope shovels (Caterpillar)Parts manual — 04-Power Train Tools (Caterpillar)Parts manual — One-Safe-Source-Parts-Catalog-2013-2014 (Caterpillar)

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