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Caterpillar SR5 Generator Set

The Caterpillar SR5 is a 2400 kW (3000 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3512 TA engine. It is available at 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 3758.8 A. It holds about 310.4 L (82.0 gal) of oil and 1246 L (329.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 82 °C. The set measures 5237.1×1974.8×2367.2 mm (206.2×77.7×93.2 in) and weighs about 9072 kg (20000 lb).

2400 kW
Standby
51.8 L
Displacement
310.4 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power2400 kW
Standby kVA3000
Prime power1020 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4, EMCP 4.2 Genset, EMCP3.1 Genset
Oil capacity310.4 L
AlternatorCaterpillar SR5 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options400 V
Phase3-phase
Rated current3758.8 A
Power factor0.8
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity1246 L
Max ambient82 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5237×1974×2367 mm
Dry weight9072 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3512 TA
Oil capacity310.4 L
Coolant capacity286.8 L
Displacement51.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3512 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2310167 PartsGeek kuduparts $30.00
Fuel filter3890433 PartsGeek
Fuel filterFuel System Secondary Filter1R07631000 hr PartsGeek atldiesel $12.53
Oil filterLubricating System38904341200 hr PartsGeek
Belt8760 hr find
Coolant1614.0 L52560 hr
Oil401.3 L500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar SR5?

The Caterpillar SR5 is rated 2400 kW standby (3000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar SR5 use?

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

What fuel does the Caterpillar SR5 use?

The Caterpillar SR5 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar SR5?

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

What alternator does the Caterpillar SR5 use?

The Caterpillar SR5 uses a Caterpillar SR5 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
150-ampereBrushless Alternator1Alternator PartsGeek
205645Fuel Water SeparatorFuel water separator PartsGeek
26793FExtended Life Coolant to –35° C (–30° F)Coolant filter PartsGeek
378-3022Radial Seal Air Filter Retrofit Kits For Select Large Mining Trucks2Air filter PartsGeek
C175-16Engine ModelEngine model PartsGeek yemparts $46.88
NH00011Oil pressure adapterOil filter PartsGeek
NH00117Oil pump port block installerOil filter PartsGeek
NH00120Compression test adapterOil filter PartsGeek
NH11097Oil pump port block removerOil filter PartsGeek
127-9797Download cable1Service part / kit PartsGeek
138-8440Component CleanerService part / kit PartsGeek
174-6854Hydrosolv 100 Liquid Cleaner (19 L / 5 US gallon)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
1U-5490Hydrosolv 4165 Liquid Cleaner (19 L / 5 US gallon)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
245-5829Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer1Service part / kit PartsGeek
294-7420Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
298-5311Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCA (includes testing tool, 30 ampoules, instructions, and case)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
5P-7277Voltage TesterService part / kit PartsGeek
8T-5296Coolant Conditioner Test Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
FNH22ESS95Hydraulic tank pressuring toolService part / kit PartsGeek
L175Cab Tilting ToolService part / kit PartsGeek yemparts $29.91
LEDW3153Supersedes LECW7527Service part / kit PartsGeek
LEHW0155-01CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSService part / kit PartsGeek
LEPW0006-02C175-16Service part / kit PartsGeek
YERA1403VIMS Supervisor software1Service part / kit PartsGeek

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
Prime661.8174.8
Prime25%138.336.5
Prime50%140.837.2
Prime75%203.253.7
Prime100%264.669.9
Standby758.2199.5
Standby50%156.541.3
Standby75%225.159.5
Standby100%297.878.7

Available documents

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