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Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL Generator Set

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is a 500 kW (625 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine. It is available at 480/277 V, 240/139 V and 208/120 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 625 A. It holds about 74 L (19.5 gal) of oil and 100.7 L (26.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 43 °C. Starting uses 2 group-2 batteries rated 1000 CCA at 12 V. The set produces 72 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 2650 L (700.1 gal), roughly 2650 hours of runtime.

500 kW
Standby
15.2 L
Displacement
74.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the X Q 500 RENTAL

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

Air intake

1 required
46822Air filter$218.50eBay

Fuel system

1 required
33674Fuel filter$19.97PartsGeek

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA625
Prime power455 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 4 Interim
ControllerEMCP 4.4
Oil capacity74.0 L
AlternatorLC6134G
Voltage options480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V
PhaseThree-phase
Rated current625 A
Circuit breaker2000 A
Battery group2
Battery cranking1000 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity100.7 L
Max ambient43 °C
Sound level72.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank2650.0 L
Tank runtime2650 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
Oil capacity60.0 L
Coolant capacity57.8 L
Displacement15.2 L
AspirationAir-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC

8

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.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP554005Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O FridayParts $41.73
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Fuel filterP551311Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1R0749, CATERPILLAR 3089679, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051 KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84
Fuel filterP550625Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 1R0762, NAPA 3640, BALDWIN BF7753 buy
Fuel / water separatorP552020Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 1110716, CATERPILLAR 3I1252, BALDWIN PF7890-10, IMPERIAL 04FS1206 buy
Fuel / water separatorP551858Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1335673, CATERPILLAR 1700061, NAPA 3780, BALDWIN BF1265 FridayParts $39.00 KuduParts $48.00
Coolant filterP554685Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-ChemicalCATERPILLAR 3I1300, CATERPILLAR 4059558, NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791 buy
Coolant filterP554073Coolant Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 0C2000, CATERPILLAR 0C2017, NAPA 4073, VERSATILE 00104040 KuduParts $40.00

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter468221250 hr Amazon eBay $218.50 FridayParts $132.57
Fuel filter336741250 hr Amazon eBay $50.97 PartsGeek $19.97 KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84
Oil filter2P40051250 hr Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 NAPA $33.79 KuduParts $39.00 FridayParts $41.73
Battery—1250 hr
Belt—1250 hr
Coolant57.8—1250 hr
Oil60.0 L—
Spark plug—

Common questions

How many kW is the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL use?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL run on?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL take?

The Caterpillar C15 ATAAC engine in the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL hold?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL cooling system holds 100.7 liters (26.6 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is rated 455 kW prime (568 kVA), against 500 kW standby.

How loud is the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is rated at 72.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How big is the fuel tank on the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL has a 2650 liter (700 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 2650 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL produce?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL is offered in 480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, Three-phase-phase.

What size battery does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL need?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL uses 2 batteryies, 12 V each, 1000 CCA, group 2, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL uses a LC6134G alternator.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL use?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL uses oil filter part number 2P4005.

What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL uses fuel filter part number 33674.

What air filter fits the Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL?

The Caterpillar X Q 500 RENTAL uses air filter part number 46822.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime75%72.019.0
Prime100%126.033.2
Standby75%78.020.5
Standby100%136.035.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — XQ500 LEHX0008-02 (Caterpillar)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 46822$218.50
Fuel filter 33674$19.97
Oil filter 2P4005$23.97
3 priced items$262.44