Specifications
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 550 kW |
| Standby kVA | 688 |
| Controller | EMCP 4 |
| Oil capacity | 60.0 L |
| Alternator | Caterpillar LC6114G |
| Voltage options | 480 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Coolant capacity | 20.8 L |
| Max ambient | 1445 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3775×1110×2091 mm |
| Dry weight | 4749 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 60.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 47.8 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Heavy duty air cleaner with service indicator | — | 1250 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | Duplex primary with integral water separator and change-over valve allowing filters to be changed while engine is running and engine mounted secondary | — | 1250 hr | find | |
| Oil filter | 2P4005 | 1250 hr | PartsGeek ddtp $25.60 | ||
| Belt | — | 1250 hr | find | ||
| Coolant | 50/50 Ethylene Extended Life Glycol | 57.8 L | — | 1250 hr | |
| Oil | 74 L (19.5 gal) | 74.0 L | — | 500 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 ESP 550?
The Caterpillar ESP 550 is rated 550 kW standby (688.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar ESP 550 use?
The Caterpillar ESP 550 is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine.
What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar ESP 550?
The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar ESP 550 has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.
What alternator does the Caterpillar ESP 550 use?
The Caterpillar ESP 550 uses a Caterpillar LC6114G alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 75.0 | 20.6 | |
| Standby | 50% | 38.4 | 10.2 |
| Standby | 75% | 75.5 | 19.9 |
| Standby | 100% | 145.5 | 38.4 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — C15+550+ekw+Standby+Low+BSFC EMCP4 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — C15+550+ekw+Standby+Tier2+Griffin+60+Hz EMCP4 (Caterpillar)