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Caterpillar C Generator Set

The Caterpillar C is a 287 kW (385 kVA) prime generator set powered by a Caterpillar C-12 engine. It holds about 36 L (9.5 gal) of oil and 45 L (11.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 1904.6×968.6×1004.5 mm (75.0×38.1×39.5 in) and weighs about 1177 kg (2595 lb).

12.0 L
Displacement
36.0 L
Oil capacity
4
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Specifications

Prime power287 kW
Oil capacity36.0 L
Coolant capacity45 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1904×968×1004 mm
Dry weight1177 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C-12
Oil capacity36.0 L
Coolant capacity10.2 L
Displacement12.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged for ATAAC1
Rated speed2100 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C-12
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
OilCaterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W4028.0 L—250 hr

Common questions

What engine does the Caterpillar C use?

The Caterpillar C is powered by the Caterpillar C-12 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C?

The Caterpillar C-12 engine in the Caterpillar C has an oil capacity of 36.0 liters.

Troubleshooting

8

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
105-11Very High Intake Manifold Air Temperature
110-11Very High Coolant Temperature
111-11Very Low Coolant Level
84-00Vehicle Overspeed Warning
84-14Quick Stop Occurrence
190-00Engine Overspeed Warning
31110
100-11Very Low Oil Pressure

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

Parts

97model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
10R-9343Spark Plug1Spark plug buy
10R-9344Spark Plug1Spark plug buy
10R-9346Spark Plug1Spark plug buy
135-7629Water Pump Seal Installer (22.4 mm, 31.75 mm)Water pump seal installer buy
138-9299Oil Seal Tool (35.42 mm, 19.25 mm)Oil seal tool buy
139-0088Seal Installer (43.9 mm, 19.31 mm, 37.6 mm)Seal installer buy
147-6521Seal/Shaft InstallerSeal shaft installer buy
152-2067Differential Pressure GaugeDifferential pressure gauge buy
157-4829Cable Adapter(9 Pin J1939 Dash)1Cable adapter 9 pin j1939 dash buy
164-2192Pressure Probe (Fits 3.175 mm pipe plug threads)Pressure probe buy
169-4309Mounting Bar (Used to align heat exchanger plates during disassembly and assembly)Mounting bar buy
180-5286Turbine Shaft TPS57 Turbocharger SocketSocket buy
183-4028Seal InstallerSeal installer buy
193-8094Spline Wrench (14 Teeth)Spline wrench buy
193-8100Impeller Nut SpannerImpeller nut spanner buy
1U-5718Vacuum Pump1Vacuum pump buy
1U-5804Crimp Too1(12 to 18 AWG)1Crimp tool kuduparts $290.00
1U-9582Seal GuideSeal guide buy
221-8647Seal Installer (Top portion fits into housing, Lower portion slides through guide)Seal installer buy
237-9608Mounting Bar (Used to preload aftercooler plates for assembly)Mounting bar buy
248-3310Spanner WrenchSpanner wrench buy
248-3311Holding FixtureHolding fixture buy
2P-2317Locknut Spanner WrenchLocknut spanner wrench buy
319-1833Filter BucketFilter bucket buy
319-1834Cone (27.94 cm)Cone buy
319-1835Cone (33.02 cm)Cone buy
319-1836Cone (38.10 cm)Cone buy
319-1838Adapter (Lower), LargeAdapter buy
319-1839Adapter (Lower), SmallAdapter buy
319-2189DPF Cleaner GroupDpf cleaner group buy
319-2190DPF Cleaner Adapter GroupAdapter group buy
319-2192Mass Transit Bus AdapterAdapter buy
319-2193HEPA FilterFilter buy
319-2194Cartridge Filters2Cartridge filter buy
320-2679Air Dryer DesiccantDesiccant buy
320-2680Coalescing FilterCoalescing filter buy
321-6022Pressurizer Assembly5Pressurizer buy
323-3526Seal Installer (Essential Tool)Seal installer buy
325-5756Seal Installer (Essential Tool)Seal installer buy
334-0114Mounting Bar (Durable steel construction, Two bars are typically used per aftercooler)Mounting bar buy
345-7562Oil Filter1Oil filter buy
345-9172Oil Filter1Oil filter buy
345-9192Oil Filter1Oil filter buy
346-3791Air Filter1Air filter buy
346-4170Air Filter1Air filter buy
346-4200Air Filter1Air filter buy
346-4307Air Filter1Air filter buy
359-4915Fan Drive InstallerFan drive installer buy
359-4916Fan Drive InstallerFan drive installer buy
365-8434Twin Turbocharger Alignment ToolAlignment tool buy
366-1819Exhaust Manifold Alignment Pin (63 x 11.8 mm)Pin buy
366-1820Exhaust Manifold Alignment Pin (63 x 13.8 mm)Pin buy
370-4653Turbocharger Counterbalance ToolCounterbalance tool buy
373-2992CT660 DPF Adapter RingAdapter ring buy
373-4724Air Compressor Coolant Line Release Tool (Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 0.25 in, Weight: 0.23 kg)Air compressor coolant line release tool buy
373-4792Turbo Alignment Bracket (Dimensions: 355.6 x 279.4 x 304.8 mm, Weight: 2.3 kg)Turbo alignment bracket buy
373-4793Charge Air Cooler Test Group (Dimensions: 177.8 x 134.6 x 134.6 mm, Weight: 2.56 kg)Charge air cooler test group buy
373-9826Tier 4 DPF Adapter Ring (pin and slot design)Adapter ring buy
375-2606Twin Turbocharger Alignment ToolAlignment tool buy
385-4578Seal Installer (Dimensions: 37.0 x 30.1 mm, Weight: 0.05 kg)Seal installer buy
417-6000Seal Installer Tool (140 x 55.8 mm)Seal installer tool buy
417-6001Seal Installer Tool (90 x 31.7 mm)Seal installer tool buy
420-5855Water Pump Seal Installer (Dimensions: 47 x 45 mm, Weight: .463 kg)Water pump seal installer buy
4Q-5144Install ToolInstall tool buy
8T-8726Adapter Cable As(3 Pin Breakout)1Adapter cable 3 pin breakout buy
9S-6343Fixture AssemblyFixture buy
9S-6363Fixture GroupFixture group buy
9S-9082Engine Turning Tool1Engine turning tool buy
9U-5103Slotted Socket (Deep well design, Slotted side)Slotted socket buy
9U-6626Locknut Spanner WrenchLocknut spanner wrench buy
9U-6627Seal Installer (Includes item 2 Seal Remover)Seal installer buy
9U-6956Water Pump Seal Installer (Overall length: 180.0 mm, Large diameter: 70.0 mm)Water pump seal installer buy
FT0168AdapterAdapter buy
FT0170Support ScrewSupport screw buy
FT0174Driver ToolDriver tool buy
FT0623Removal ToolRemoval tool buy
FT0626Spacer BlockSpacer block buy
FT0749Puller PlatePuller plate buy
FT2299Turbine HolderTurbine holder buy
FT2800Puller PlatePuller plate buy
FT3045Angle Bracket (Used to remove and install radiator)Angle bracket buy
FT3171Seal Installer (Essential Tool)Seal installer buy
FT3201Seal Installer (Essential Tool)Seal installer buy
FT3202Seal Installer (Essential Tool)Seal installer buy
JERD2124Electronic Technician Program (Cat ET)1Electronic technician program buy
g00992601Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor1Sensor buy
g00992610Speedometer & Tachometer1Sensor buy
g00992613Engine Control J1/P11Connector buy
g00995055Cruise Control On/Off & Set/Resume Switches1Switch buy
g00995478Engine Wiring Harness Diagram1Wiring harness buy
i01248643Vehicle Wiring Harness Diagram1Wiring harness buy
i01907619SAE J1587 Data LinkData link buy
6V-21974 mm Allen Wrench1Service part / kit buy
g00647144207-6845 Adapter Cable As4Service part / kit buy
i01658146Important Safety InformationService part / kit buy
i01905996171 -4400 Communication Adapter II Gp.Service part / kit buy
i01914266Troubleshooting SectionService part / kit buy

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime40%18.6
Prime50%17.3
Prime60%14.3
Prime70%9.6
Prime80%5.7

Available documents

Engine specSpec sheetParts manualService manual