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Caterpillar SR5 Generator Set

The Caterpillar SR5 is a 1000 kW (1250 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3512 TA engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 310.4 L (82.0 gal) of oil and 286.8 L (75.8 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 100 °C. The set measures 5137.1×1974.9×2367.2 mm (202.2×77.8×93.2 in) and weighs about 10983 kg (24213 lb).

1000 kW
Standby
51.8 L
Displacement
310.4 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

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Service parts for the SR5

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

Air intake

1 required
1327171Air filter$312.86eBay

Fuel system

2 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay
1R0763Fuel filter (secondary)$16.61eBay

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1250
Prime power890 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4, EMCP 4.2
Oil capacity310.4 L
AlternatorSR5
Voltage options480 V
Phase3-phase
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity286.8 L
Max ambient100 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5137×1974×2367 mm
Dry weight10983 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3512 TA
Oil capacity310.4 L
Coolant capacity286.8 L
Displacement51.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3512 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1327171 eBay $312.86
Fuel filter3890433 Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
Fuel filterSecondary fuel filters1R0763600 hr Amazon eBay $16.61
Oil filter38904341200 hr Amazon $148.00 eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97
Battery1200 hr
Belt2500 hr
Coolant1614.0 L3658 hr
OilSump refill with filter401.3 L
Spark plug2500 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar SR5 is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar SR5 is powered by the Caterpillar 3512 TA engine.

What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA engine in the Caterpillar SR5 has an oil capacity of 310.4 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar SR5 uses a SR5 alternator.

Which oil filter part number does the Caterpillar SR5 take?

The Caterpillar SR5 uses oil filter part number 3890434.

Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar SR5 take?

The Caterpillar SR5 uses fuel filter part numbers 3890433, 1R0763.

What air filter fits the Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar SR5 uses air filter part number 1327171.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
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5P-7277Voltage TesterService part / kit Amazon eBay $41.98
LEDW3153Supersedes LECW7527Service part / kit Amazon eBay
LEHW0155-01CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSService part / kit Amazon eBay
LEPW0006-02C175-16Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime437.6115.6
Prime25%138.336.5
Prime50%198.252.4
Prime75%203.253.7
Prime100%267.370.4
Standby75.1200.4
Standby50%356.597.2
Standby75%528.6140.9
Standby100%754.1200.3

Available documents

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 1327171$312.86
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
Fuel filter (secondary) 1R0763$16.61
Oil filter 3890434$30.97
4 priced items$395.41
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