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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 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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Service parts for the DM8491

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

Air intake

1 required
46822Air filter$218.50eBay

Fuel system

1 required
33674Fuel filter$19.97PartsGeek

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power400 kW
Standby kVA500
ControllerEMCP 4.1
Oil capacity60.0 L
AlternatorLC6114D
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 capacity57.8 L
Displacement15.2 L
AspirationAir-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter468221250 hr Amazon eBay $218.50 FridayParts $132.57
Fuel filter336741250 hr Amazon eBay $50.97 PartsGeek $19.97 KuduParts $147.00
Oil filter2P40051250 hr Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 KuduParts $39.00
Battery1250 hr
Belt1250 hr
Coolant57.81250 hr
Oil60.0 L
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is 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.

How much oil does the Caterpillar DM8491 take?

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

What alternator comes on the Caterpillar DM8491?

The Caterpillar DM8491 uses a LC6114D alternator.

Which oil filter part number does the Caterpillar DM8491 take?

The Caterpillar DM8491 uses oil filter part number 2P4005.

Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar DM8491 take?

The Caterpillar DM8491 uses fuel filter part number 33674.

What air filter fits the Caterpillar DM8491?

The Caterpillar DM8491 uses air filter part number 46822.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby75.020.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 500 kVA StandbyC15 Lean I6 EU (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 46822$218.50
Fuel filter 33674$19.97
Oil filter 2P4005$23.97
3 priced items$262.44