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Caterpillar DM8250 Generator Set

The Caterpillar DM8250 is a 1500 kW (1875 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3512B HD engine. It is available at 1100 V, single-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 310.4 L (82.0 gal) of oil and 305.8 L (80.8 gal) of coolant. The set measures 5693.2×2286×2367.2 mm (224.1×90.0×93.2 in) and weighs about 16113 kg (35523 lb).

1500 kW
Standby
58.6 L
Displacement
310.4 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the DM8250

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

Air intake

1 required
1327171Air filter$312.86eBay

Fuel system

1 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay

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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA1875
ControllerEMCP 3.1
Oil capacity310.4 L
Voltage options1100 V
PhaseSingle phase
Coolant capacity305.8 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)5693×2286×2367 mm
Dry weight16113 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3512B HD
Oil capacity310.4 L
Coolant capacity305.8 L
Displacement58.6 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3512B HD
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1327171 eBay $312.86
Fuel filter3890433 Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
CoolantCat Extended Life Coolant305.8 L
OilSump refill with filter310.4 L

Common questions

How many kW is the Caterpillar DM8250?

The Caterpillar DM8250 is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar DM8250?

The Caterpillar DM8250 is powered by the Caterpillar 3512B HD engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar DM8250?

The Caterpillar 3512B HD engine in the Caterpillar DM8250 has an oil capacity of 310.4 liters.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar DM8250 use?

The Caterpillar DM8250 uses fuel filter part number 3890433.

What air filter does the Caterpillar DM8250 use?

The Caterpillar DM8250 uses air filter part number 1327171.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby100%390.9103.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — 3512B 1875 kVA Standby HD HV LowBSFC EMCP4 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — 3512B1875kVAStandby+HD+-HVLowBSFC50hz (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 1327171$312.86
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
2 priced items$347.83
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