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Caterpillar C18DE4K Generator Set

The Caterpillar C18DE4K is a 600 kW (750 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine. It is available at 480 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 38 L (40.2 US qt) of oil and 81.8 L (21.6 gal) of coolant.

600 kW
Standby
18.13 L
Displacement
38.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the C18DE4K

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

Fuel system

1 required
33674Fuel filter$19.97PartsGeek
Equivalents: FLEETGUARD FF5308, WIX 33674MP, DONALDSON P551311

Oil system

1 required
Equivalents: DONALDSON P554005, NAPA 1792, CATERPILLAR 1R0716

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

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power600 kW
Standby kVA750
ControllerEMCP 4
Oil capacity38 L (40.2 US qt)
AlternatorLC7024F (4-pole, Class UL 1446 Recognized Class H with tropicalization and antiabrasion insulation)
Voltage options480 V
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity81.8 L

Engine

Caterpillar C18 ATAAC
Oil capacity38 L (40.2 US qt)
Coolant capacity20.8 L
Displacement18.13 L
AspirationTurbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC

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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.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Oil filterP554005Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O FridayParts $41.73
Fuel filterP551311Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1R0749, CATERPILLAR 3089679, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051 KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99

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

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP551122Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainBALDWIN BF1233, HYUNDAI 11NA70010, TEREX 15500391, INGERSOLL RAND 22177711 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—1250 hr
Fuel filter336741250 hr Amazon eBay $50.97 PartsGeek $19.97 KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84
Oil filter2P40051250 hr Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 NAPA $33.79 KuduParts $39.00 FridayParts $41.73
Battery—1250 hr
Belt—1250 hr
Coolant—1250 hr
OilSump refill with filter38 L (40.2 US qt)—
Spark plug—1250 hr

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 2453818 Caterpillar 2901936 Caterpillar 2453819 Donaldson P782106 Donaldson P607557

Common questions

How many kW is the Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K is rated 600 kW standby (750.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K is powered by the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine.

Is the Caterpillar C18DE4K diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K takes 38 L (40.2 US qt) of engine oil (Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine specification).

What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K cooling system holds 81.8 liters (21.6 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What voltages is the Caterpillar C18DE4K available in?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K is offered in 480 V.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K uses a LC7024F alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class UL 1446 Recognized Class H with tropicalization and antiabrasion.

What oil filter fits the Caterpillar C18DE4K?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K uses oil filter part number 2P4005. Equivalents: DONALDSON P554005, NAPA 1792, CATERPILLAR 1R0716.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar C18DE4K use?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K uses fuel filter part number 33674.

What air filter does the Caterpillar C18DE4K use?

The Caterpillar C18DE4K uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 2453818, CATERPILLAR 2901936.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%81.121.4
Standby75%119.531.6
Standby100%163.043.1

Source — consumption: Caterpillar-600-kW-CAT-C18-spec-sheet.

Available documents

Spec sheet — Caterpillar-600-kW-CAT-C18-spec-sheet (Caterpillar)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 33674$19.97
Oil filter 2P4005$23.97
2 priced items$43.94