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Caterpillar DM8491 Generator Set

The Caterpillar DM8491 is a 400 kW (500 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine. It is available at 400 V, Single Phase-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 60 L (15.9 gal) of oil and 58.1 L (15.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 923 °C. The set measures 3800×1130×2215 mm (149.6×44.5×87.2 in) and weighs about 3734 kg (8232 lb). An integrated tank holds 105.2 L (27.8 gal), roughly 1 hours of runtime.

400 kW
Standby
15.2 L
Displacement
60.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power400 kW
Standby kVA500
ControllerEMCP 4.1
Oil capacity60.0 L
AlternatorCaterpillar LC6114D
Voltage options400 V
PhaseSingle Phase
Coolant capacity58.1 L
Max ambient923 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3800×1130×2215 mm
Dry weight3734 kg
Fuel tank105.2 L
Tank runtime1.0 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
Oil capacity60.0 L
Coolant capacity47.8 L
Displacement15.2 L
AspirationATAAC
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterHeavy duty air cleaner with service indicator1250 hr find
Fuel filterDuplex primary with integral water separator and change-over valve allowing filters to be changed while engine is running and engine mounted secondary1250 hr find
Oil filter2P40051250 hr PartsGeek ddtp $25.60
Belt1250 hr find
Coolant50/50 Ethylene Extended Life Glycol57.8 L1250 hr
Oil74 L (19.5 gal)74.0 L500 hr

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Donaldson P780006 Donaldson P781351
  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P551319
  • Fuel filter (primary): Donaldson P551319

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar DM8491?

The Caterpillar DM8491 is rated 400 kW standby (500.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar DM8491 use?

The Caterpillar DM8491 is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar DM8491?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar DM8491 has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar DM8491 use?

The Caterpillar DM8491 uses a Caterpillar LC6114D alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby75.020.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 500 kVA StandbyC15 Lean I6 EU (Caterpillar)