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Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set Generator Set

The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set is a 500 kW (625 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C18 engine. It is available at 480 V, 600 V and 400 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 300 A. It holds about 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 52 °C. Starting uses 1 group-Not specified battery at 24 V. The set measures 3632.2×1524×2115.8 mm (143.0×60.0×83.3 in), weighs about 5032.61 kg (11095 lb) and produces Not specified dBA at Not specified m. An integrated tank holds Not specified L (None gal), roughly Not specified hours of runtime.

500 kW
Standby
18.0 L
Displacement
20.8 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA625
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerEMCP 3.1
Oil capacity20.8 L
AlternatorCaterpillar CDVR
Voltage options480 V, 600 V, 400 V
Phase3-phase
Rated current300 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker300 A
Battery groupNot specified
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity61 L
Max ambient52 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3632×1524×2115 mm
Dry weight5032 kg
Tank runtimeNot specified hr

Engine

Caterpillar C18
Oil capacity20.8 L
Coolant capacity61.0 L
Displacement18.0 L
AspirationNA
Rated speed2100 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C18
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter200 hr find
Fuel filter200 hr find
Oil filter200 hr find
Belt200 hr find
Coolant20.8
Coolant filter find
Oil20.8

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set?

The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set use?

The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set is powered by the Caterpillar C18 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set use?

The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set?

The Caterpillar C18 engine in the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set has an oil capacity of 20.8 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set use?

The Caterpillar C18 Diesel Oilfield Generator Set uses a Caterpillar CDVR alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
888-983-7847ENGINE BLOCK CRANKSHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
A100Download SpecificationService part / kit PartsGeek
g00284658Illustration 17 EPA Emissions Certification FilmService part / kit PartsGeek
g00415538Illustration 18 European Emissions Certification FilmService part / kit PartsGeek
g00702020Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required.1Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00704000Illustration 111Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00704059Illustration 91Service part / kit eBay PartsGeek
g00771448Grounding PracticesService part / kit PartsGeek
g01054560Illustration 23 Typical performance monitor panelService part / kit PartsGeek
g01054562Illustration 24 Typical performance monitor panel for totalsService part / kit PartsGeek
g01054565Illustration 25 Typical performance monitor panel for settingsService part / kit PartsGeek
g01054566Illustration 26 Typical performance monitor panel for serviceService part / kit PartsGeek
g01065152Illustration 16 (1) Serial number plate (2) Information plateService part / kit PartsGeek
g01233007Illustration 20Service part / kit PartsGeek
g01416712Illustration 1Service part / kit PartsGeek
g01459611Illustration 21Service part / kit PartsGeek
g01459691Illustration 22 Caterpillar Messenger DisplayService part / kit PartsGeek
i00844066Emissions Certification FilmService part / kit PartsGeek
i00863835Self-DiagnosticsService part / kit PartsGeek
i00911989Before Starting EngineService part / kit PartsGeek
i01103904Engine StartingService part / kit PartsGeek
i01359666Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01372247Mounting and Dismounting1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01372254Fire Prevention and Explosion PreventionService part / kit PartsGeek
i01463253Diagnostic LampService part / kit PartsGeek
i01646248SMCS Code: 10001Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01658146Important Safety InformationService part / kit PartsGeek
i01934760SMCS Code: 1000; 1401; 1402; 19001Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01988813Product LiftingService part / kit PartsGeek
i02068367Product StorageService part / kit PartsGeek
i02088692Plate Locations and Film LocationsService part / kit PartsGeek
i02109067Operation and Maintenance Manual, 'Maintenance Interval Schedule'1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i02164876Reference NumbersService part / kit PartsGeek
i02469632Electrical SystemService part / kit PartsGeek
i02496338Diagnostic Flash Code RetrievalService part / kit PartsGeek
i02566298General Hazard InformationService part / kit PartsGeek
i02784356Engine ElectronicsService part / kit PartsGeek
i02840188Safety MessagesService part / kit PartsGeek
i02944987Monitoring SystemService part / kit PartsGeek

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby50%81.721.6
Standby75%112.429.7
Standby100%139.036.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — LEHW7449-00 (Caterpillar)

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