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Caterpillar D40 Generator Set

The Caterpillar D40 is a 40 kW (50 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C4.4 engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 8.4 L (2.2 gal) of oil and 16.5 L (4.4 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 1932×1110×1767 mm (76.1×43.7×69.6 in) and weighs about 306 kg (675 lb).

40 kW
Standby
4.4 L
Displacement
8.4 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power40 kW
Standby kVA50
Prime power36 kW
EmissionsTier 3
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4, EMCP 4.2
Oil capacity8.4 L
AlternatorLC1514L (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3 phase
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity16.5 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1932×1110×1767 mm
Dry weight306 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C4.4
Oil capacity8.0 L
Coolant capacity17.5 L
Displacement4.4 L
AspirationTurbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C4.4
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry cartridge type1000 hr find
Fuel filterDuplex cartridge type500 hr find
Oil filterSpin-on type500 hr find
BeltN/A find
CoolantWater cooled oil cooler
OilCat TDTO or equivalent8.4500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar D40?

The Caterpillar D40 is rated 40 kW standby (50.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar D40 use?

The Caterpillar D40 is powered by the Caterpillar C4.4 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar D40 use?

The Caterpillar D40 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar D40?

The Caterpillar C4.4 engine in the Caterpillar D40 has an oil capacity of 8.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar D40 use?

The Caterpillar D40 uses a LC1514L alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Parts

8
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
276166repair kit oil pumpPump PartsGeek
AEXQ3237-00Keyless push-to-start engine controlKeyless push-to-start engine control PartsGeek
AN500T0010STARTER MOTORStarter PartsGeek
AN500T0093ALTERNATORAlternator PartsGeek
KM-BD-909002Hydraulic Track Adjuster Seal KitSeal PartsGeek
KM-BD-909005Hydraulic Track Adjuster Seal KitSeal PartsGeek
24aOeLaTime delay relay No. 81Service part / kit PartsGeek
877202-2SERVICE KIT, DIESELMOTORENService part / kit PartsGeek

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%7.62.0
Prime75%10.02.6
Prime100%12.63.3
Standby14.63.9
Standby50%8.12.1
Standby75%10.82.9
Standby100%13.93.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — CAT-D40-6-3-Phase (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEHE0088 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEHE0100 (Caterpillar)Reference — Caterpillar Gen Disc List RFP November 2022 (Caterpillar)Parts manual — Cat+Reman+Hydraulic+Components+(PEHP9542-01) (Caterpillar)