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Caterpillar C15 ATAAC Generator Set

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC is a 500 kW (625 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 60 L (15.9 gal) of oil and 68 L (18.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 51 °C. The set measures 4273×2058×2092 mm (168.2×81.0×82.4 in) and weighs about 3759 kg (8287 lb). An integrated tank holds 64.7 L (17.1 gal), roughly 86 hours of runtime.

500 kW
Standby
15.2 L
Displacement
60.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the C15 ATAAC

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

Air intake

1 required
46822Air filter$218.50eBay

Fuel system

1 required
33674Fuel filter$19.97PartsGeek

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA625
Prime power328 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 4 Interim
ControllerEMCP 4.1, EMCP 4.2
Oil capacity60.0 L
Alternator6124F (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options480 V
Phase3-phase
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker100 A
Coolant capacity68 L
Max ambient51 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4273×2058×2092 mm
Dry weight3759 kg
Fuel tank64.7 L
Tank runtime86 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
Oil capacity60.0 L
Coolant capacity57.8 L
Displacement15.2 L
AspirationAir-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter468221250 hr Amazon eBay $218.50 FridayParts $132.57
Fuel filter336741250 hr Amazon eBay $50.97 PartsGeek $19.97 KuduParts $147.00
Oil filter2P40051250 hr Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 KuduParts $39.00
Battery1250 hr
Belt1250 hr
Coolant57.81250 hr
Oil60.0 L
Spark plug

Common questions

How many kW is the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC take?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC uses a 6124F alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

What oil filter fits the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC uses oil filter part number 2P4005.

What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC uses fuel filter part number 33674.

Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC take?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC uses air filter part number 46822.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime103.227.5
Standby50%78.020.5
Standby75%108.028.6
Standby100%136.635.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — 410+kVA+PrimeC15+Lean+I6 +EU (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — CAT-500-C15-Tier-4-Interim (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 46822$218.50
Fuel filter 33674$19.97
Oil filter 2P4005$23.97
3 priced items$262.44