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Caterpillar DE22E3 Generator Set

The Caterpillar DE22E3 is a 16 kW (20 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C2.2 engine. It is available at 415/240 V, 400/230 V, 380/220 V and 220/127 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 100 A. It holds about 8.9 L (2.4 gal) of oil and 19.6 L (5.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-65 battery at 12 V. The set measures 1500×620×1115 mm (59.1×24.4×43.9 in), weighs about 447 kg (985 lb) and produces 20 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 66 L (17.4 gal), roughly 1.7 hours of runtime.

16 kW
Standby
2.2 L
Displacement
8.9 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power16 kW
Standby kVA20
EmissionsEU stage IIIA
ControllerEMCP 4.1
Oil capacity8.9 L
AlternatorCaterpillar LC1114M (2-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options415/240 V, 400/230 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V
Phase3
Rated current100 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker3 Pole MCB A
Battery group65
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity19.6 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1500×620×1115 mm
Dry weight447 kg
Sound level20.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank66.0 L
Tank runtime1.7 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C2.2
Oil capacity10.0 L
Coolant capacity10.0 L
Displacement2.2 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Rated speed2200 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C2.2
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplaceable Element100 hr find
Fuel filterReplaceable Element100 hr find
Oil filterReplaceable Element100 hr find
BeltReplaceable Element100 hr find

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar DE22E3?

The Caterpillar DE22E3 is rated 16 kW standby (20.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar DE22E3 use?

The Caterpillar DE22E3 is powered by the Caterpillar C2.2 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar DE22E3 use?

The Caterpillar DE22E3 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar DE22E3?

The Caterpillar C2.2 engine in the Caterpillar DE22E3 has an oil capacity of 10.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar DE22E3 use?

The Caterpillar DE22E3 uses a Caterpillar LC1114M alternator. It has 2 poles. Insulation class H.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%3.10.8
Prime75%4.51.2
Prime100%5.81.5
Standby50%3.91.0
Standby75%5.31.4
Standby100%6.51.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — DE22E3 (Caterpillar)