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Caterpillar XQ 500 Generator Set

The Caterpillar XQ 500 is a 500 kW (625 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC engine. It is available at 12 V and 240/139 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 38 L (10.0 gal) of oil and 74.2 L (19.6 gal) of coolant. The set measures 6096×2438×2591 mm (240.0×96.0×102.0 in), weighs about 9512 kg (20970 lb) and produces 70.8 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 2445 L (645.9 gal).

500 kW
Standby
15.8 L
Displacement
38.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the XQ 500

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

Air intake

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA625
Prime power455 kW
EmissionsTier 4 Interim
ControllerEmcp Ii
Oil capacity38.0 L
AlternatorSR4B (Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options12 V, 480/277 V, 240/139 V
Circuit breaker1600 A
Coolant capacity74.2 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)6096×2438×2591 mm
Dry weight9512 kg
Sound level70.8 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank2445.0 L

Engine

Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Displacement15.8 L
AspirationAir-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Inlet System10639735000 hr Amazon eBay $79.98 eBay $39.31 FridayParts $62.16
Fuel filter1200 hr
Oil filter1200 hr
Battery1200 hr
Belt1200 hr
Coolant
Oil
Spark plug1200 hr

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 1165436 Caterpillar 5134490 Donaldson P550625 Donaldson P551858 Wix 33640
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Wix 57792

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Fuelultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)Required for Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance

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 XQ 500?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar XQ 500?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 is powered by the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar XQ 500 use?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 runs on diesel.

What alternator does the Caterpillar XQ 500 use?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 uses a SR4B alternator. Insulation class Class H.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar XQ 500 use?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 uses oil filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 3890434, CATERPILLAR 2P4005.

Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar XQ 500 take?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 uses fuel filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 5134490.

What air filter fits the Caterpillar XQ 500?

The Caterpillar XQ 500 uses air filter part number 1063973.

Parts

1model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
LEBE0009-00Cat NOx Reduction System and Clean Emissions Module (DOC+DPF+CRS)Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime75%97.625.8
Standby100%137.436.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — LEHE2798-02 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEHE2798 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — XQ500 LEHX0008-02 (Caterpillar)Parts manual — Cat-Tier-4-Interim-Technology (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 1063973$39.31
1 priced item$39.31