HomeCaterpillarCaterpillar DM8250

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-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 555 L (146.6 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
51.8 L
Displacement
555.0 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

How to read your Caterpillar serial & model number →

Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA1875
ControllerEMCP 3.1
Oil capacity555.0 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 capacity555.0 L
Coolant capacity305.8 L
Displacement51.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1200 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3512B HD
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
OilSump refill with filter310.4 L

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar DM8250?

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

What engine does the Caterpillar DM8250 use?

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 555.0 liters.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby100%390.9103.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — 3512B 1875 kVA Standby HD HV LowBSFC EMCP4 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — 3512B1750kVAStandby+HD-HVLowBSFC50hz (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — 3512B1875kVAStandby+HD+-HVLowBSFC50hz (Caterpillar)

Other sets with this engine