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Caterpillar DM8518 Generator Set

The Caterpillar DM8518 is a 750 kW (750 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 64 L (16.9 gal) of oil and 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of coolant. The set measures 3361×1580×2078 mm (132.3×62.2×81.8 in).

750 kW
Standby
18.13 L
Displacement
64.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power750 kW
Standby kVA750
Prime power600 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity64.0 L
AlternatorCaterpillar LC7024F
Voltage options480 V
Phase3-phase
Coolant capacity20.8 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)3361×1580×2078 mm

Engine

Caterpillar C18 ATAAC
Oil capacity64.0 L
Coolant capacity20.8 L
Displacement18.13 L
AspirationAir-to-air aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1250 hr find
Fuel filter1250 hr find
Oil filter2P40051250 hr PartsGeek ddtp $25.60
Belt1250 hr find
Coolant1250 hr
OilSump refill with filter64.0 L

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 2453818 Caterpillar 2901936 Caterpillar 2453819 Donaldson P782106 Donaldson P607557
  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P551319

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar DM8518?

The Caterpillar DM8518 is rated 750 kW standby (750.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar DM8518 use?

The Caterpillar DM8518 is powered by the Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar DM8518?

The Caterpillar C18 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar DM8518 has an oil capacity of 64.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar DM8518 use?

The Caterpillar DM8518 uses a Caterpillar LC7024F alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%91.724.2
Standby75%129.834.3
Standby100%161.642.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — C18+600+ekw+Standby+Tier2 EMCP4 (Caterpillar)