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Caterpillar D125 Generator Set

The Caterpillar D125 is a 125 kW (156.3 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C6.6 engine. It is available at 208 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 347 A. It holds about 16.5 L (4.4 gal) of oil and 21 L (5.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-Not specified battery at 12 V. The set measures 3037×1110×483 mm (119.6×43.7×19.0 in), weighs about 1347 kg (2970 lb) and produces 97 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds Not specified L (None gal), roughly Not specified hours of runtime.

125 kW
Standby
6.6 L
Displacement
16.5 L
Oil capacity
3
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Service parts for the D125

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

Fuel system

1 required
1466695Fuel filter (primary)$35.86eBay

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power125 kW
Standby kVA156
Prime power114 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4.2
Oil capacity16.5 L
AlternatorLC3014F (4-pole, Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options208 V
Phase3
Rated current347 A
Power factor1
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery groupNot specified
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity21.0 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3037×1110×483 mm
Dry weight1347 kg
Sound level97.0 dBA @ 1 m
Tank runtimeNot specified hr

Engine

Caterpillar C6.6
Oil capacity16.5 L
Coolant capacity21.0 L
Displacement6.6 L
AspirationNA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C6.6

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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 filterP550920Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 2698325, CATERPILLAR 4621171, NAPA 7325, BALDWIN B7378 KuduParts $45.00 FridayParts $46.80
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00

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

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel filterP551062Fuel Filter, CartridgeBALDWIN PF7939, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000900751, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000902051, MERCEDES-BENZ 0000924105 buy
Fuel filterP550625Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 1R0762, NAPA 3640, BALDWIN BF7753 buy
Fuel / water separatorP552040Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 3I1253, NAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840 buy
Fuel / water separatorP551855Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnBALDWIN BF1390-O, CLAAS 0007962130, MANITOWOC 03322877, FREIGHTLINER 0343845000 FridayParts $39.06

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C6.6
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter with monitoring system—
Fuel filter—
Fuel filterCat high efficiency fuel filters with Stay-Clean Valve, primary and secondary filters in engine compartment1466695 Amazon eBay $35.86 FridayParts $33.99
Oil filterCaterpillar air filter for engine compartment—512 hr
Battery×2—
Belt—
CoolantExtended Life Coolant or conventional heavy-duty coolant—
Coolant filter50% coolant antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor—
Oil—
Spark plug—

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C6.6 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 2525001 Caterpillar 2525002 Caterpillar 1282686 Caterpillar 6I2502 Caterpillar 2567902
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 4621171 Caterpillar IR1807 Caterpillar 3890434 Donaldson P550920 Donaldson P551807

Service intervals

1
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Engine oil filterReplace512 hrLast changed 6/10/24, 512HRS

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

Service specifications

1
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
VoltageDC Voltage13.8Vload bank test, all stages

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelEPA 2D 89.330-96Density 0.845 – 0.850 kg/L (7.052 – 7.094 lbs/U.S. gal.) @ 15°C (59°F); fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F); fuel rates based on this specification

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

Procedures

1
Load Bank Test diagnostic

Tools: Load bank

  1. Warm up
  2. Start and record no-load readings
  3. Apply load and record readings at 15 min
  4. Record readings at 30 min
  5. Record readings at 45 min
  6. Record readings at 1 hour
  7. Cool down and record readings

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

How many kW is the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 is rated 125 kW standby (156.3 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar D125 use?

The Caterpillar D125 is powered by the Caterpillar C6.6 engine.

Is the Caterpillar D125 diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar D125 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar C6.6 engine in the Caterpillar D125 has an oil capacity of 16.5 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 cooling system holds 21 liters (5.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 is rated 114 kW prime (142 kVA), against 125 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 is rated at 97.0 dBA at 1 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 has a dry weight of 1347 kg (2969 lb).

What voltages is the Caterpillar D125 available in?

The Caterpillar D125 is offered in 208 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the Caterpillar D125 use?

The Caterpillar D125 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, group Not specified, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 uses a LC3014F alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class H.

What oil filter fits the Caterpillar D125?

The Caterpillar D125 uses oil filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 4621171, CATERPILLAR IR1807.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar D125 use?

The Caterpillar D125 uses fuel filter part number 1466695.

What air filter does the Caterpillar D125 use?

The Caterpillar D125 uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 2525001, CATERPILLAR 2525002.

Repair guides

1

Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Caterpillar service manual for this model.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
JPR-HDS170PUMP ASSY1Pump Amazon eBay
S200-0369Maintenance-free battery, 1000 CCA (2)1Battery Amazon eBay
S200-0578Directional signals, front & rear1Light Amazon eBay
S200-0632Starting and charging system, 24V1Battery Amazon eBay
S200-0758Halogen work lights, front & rear1Light Amazon eBay
S200-0863Keyless ignition stop/start switch1Ignition Amazon eBay
S200-0957Roading lights1Light Amazon eBay
S200-1038Starting aid, thermal1Ignition Amazon eBay
S200-1156Keyless battery disconnect switch1Battery Amazon eBay
389024500-CCoolant heater, 1500W, 120V1Service part / kit eBay
AEHQ5826-01Replaces AEHQ5826-01Service part / kit Amazon eBay
INT9-101FReplaces any core plugService part / kit Amazon eBay
INT9-102FReplaces any core plugService part / kit Amazon eBay
NRG22-10-RCBattery charger, 120/208-240V, 6/3A1Service part / kit eBay
PA50Winch Model PA501Service part / kit Amazon eBay
TPL-489-COPERATING & MAINTENANCE OF D175Service 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%19.95.3
Prime75%27.47.2
Prime100%34.69.1
Standby50%21.45.7
Standby75%29.67.8
Standby100%37.39.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — CAT-D125-C6.6-Spec-Sheet (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEHE5521-01 (Caterpillar)Reference — CAT-C6.6-SN-E6M01126-Load-Test-Report-and-Inspection-Checklist (Caterpillar)Parts manual — LEXE7582-02 (Caterpillar)

This page was generated from the 4 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 1466695$35.86
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