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Caterpillar EPD0078-B Generator Set

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B is a 3200 kW (4000 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C175-20 engine. It is available at 1100 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 675 L (178.3 gal) of oil. The set measures 6719×2377×2556 mm (264.5×93.6×100.6 in).

3200 kW
Standby
105.8 L
Displacement
675.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the EPD0078-B

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay

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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power3200 kW
Standby kVA4000
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity675.0 L
AlternatorSR5
Voltage options1100 V
Phase3 phase
Dimensions (L×W×H)6719×2377×2556 mm

Engine

Caterpillar C175-20
Oil capacity675.0 L
Displacement105.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C175-20

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C175-20
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2310167 eBay $27.50 KuduParts $30.00
Fuel filter3890433 Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
Oil filter—
Oil675.0 L—

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantSCAC cooling / jacket waterGenerator temperature rise based on a 40 degree C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
Engine oilLubricating oil675.0 LSump refill with filter; integral lube oil cooler, gear type lube oil pump
FuelNo. 2 diesel fuel, 35º API gravityLHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)Weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.), used at 29º C (85º F). Consult Cat dealer for Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the Caterpillar EPD0078-B?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B is rated 3200 kW standby (4000.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar EPD0078-B?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B is powered by the Caterpillar C175-20 engine.

How much oil does the Caterpillar EPD0078-B take?

The Caterpillar C175-20 engine in the Caterpillar EPD0078-B has an oil capacity of 675.0 liters.

What voltages is the Caterpillar EPD0078-B available in?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B is offered in 1100 V, 3 phase-phase.

What alternator comes on the Caterpillar EPD0078-B?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B uses a SR5 alternator.

Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar EPD0078-B take?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B uses fuel filter part number 3890433.

What air filter fits the Caterpillar EPD0078-B?

The Caterpillar EPD0078-B uses air filter part number 2310167.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%409.5108.2
Standby75%586.3154.9
Standby100%787.2208.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — C175-20 Standby 4000 kVA LowBSFC 11000V (Caterpillar)

This page was generated from the 1 manufacturer document above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 2310167$27.50
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
2 priced items$62.47
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