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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 4.2
Oil capacity8.4 L
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 filterCartridge type dry air filters with restriction indicator. Dry, 2 stage cyclonic paper element. find
Fuel filterPrimary fuel filters in addition to cartridge type fuel filters. find
Oil filterOil filter: spin-on, full flow find
BeltBelted alternator and starter motor on engine, battery rack mounted on the generator set baseframe. find
CoolantCooling System: Radiator system capacity including engine L (U.S. gal): 17.1, Air Requirements: Combustion air flow m3/min (cfm): 8.4 (297), Maximum air cleaner restriction kPa (in H2O): 8.0 (32.2)
OilLubricating System: Type: full pressure, Oil filter: spin-on, full flow, Oil cooler: water cooled, Oil type required: API CF-4

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.

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
AEXQ3237-00Keyless push-to-start engine controlKeyless push-to-start engine control buy
24aOeLaTime delay relay No. 81Service part / kit buy

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 sheetReferenceParts manual