Service parts for the DM8165
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
1 requiredOil system
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Specifications
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625 |
| Controller | EMCP 3.1 |
| Oil capacity | 60.0 L |
| Voltage options | 480 V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Coolant capacity | 57.8 L |
| Max ambient | 100 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3822×1110×2166 mm |
| Dry weight | 3320 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 60.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 57.8 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 46822 | 1250 hr | Amazon eBay $218.50 FridayParts $132.57 | ||
| Fuel filter | 33674 | 1250 hr | Amazon eBay $50.97 PartsGeek $19.97 KuduParts $147.00 | ||
| Oil filter | 2P4005 | 1250 hr | Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 KuduParts $39.00 | ||
| Battery | — | 1250 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 1250 hr | |||
| Coolant | 57.8 | — | 1250 hr | ||
| Oil | 60.0 L | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar DM8165?
The Caterpillar DM8165 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).
Which engine powers the Caterpillar DM8165?
The Caterpillar DM8165 is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine.
How much oil does the Caterpillar DM8165 take?
The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar DM8165 has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.
What oil filter does the Caterpillar DM8165 use?
The Caterpillar DM8165 uses oil filter part number 2P4005.
Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar DM8165 take?
The Caterpillar DM8165 uses fuel filter part number 33674.
Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar DM8165 take?
The Caterpillar DM8165 uses air filter part number 46822.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 50% | 18.4 | 4.86 |
| Standby | 75% | 33.5 | 8.85 |
| Standby | 100% | 126.9 | 33.52 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — C15500eKWStandbyLowBSFC (Caterpillar)