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Caterpillar XQ1000 Generator Set

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is a 1000 kW (1000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C32 engine. It is available at 400 V, 480/277 V, 240/139 V and 208/120 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1000 A. It holds about 16 L (4.2 gal) of oil and 16 L (4.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 45 °C. Starting uses 1 group-24 battery rated 950 CCA at DC V. The set measures 9144×2438×2896 mm (360.0×96.0×114.0 in), weighs about 16 kg (35 lb) and produces 72 dBA at 15 m. An integrated tank holds 4730 L (1249.5 gal), roughly 23.5 hours of runtime.

1000 kW
Standby
32.1 L
Displacement
16.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the XQ1000

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

Air intake

1 required
4350408Air filtersee priceeBay

Cooling system

1 required
1195148Coolantsee priceeBay

Electrical

1 required
7L7871Batterysee priceeBay

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1000
Prime power910 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 3.3
Oil capacity16.0 L
AlternatorSR4B (4-pole)
Voltage options400 V
Phase3
Rated current1000 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker3000 A
Battery group24
Battery cranking950 CCA
Battery voltageDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity16.0 L
Max ambient45 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)9144×2438×2896 mm
Dry weight16 kg
Wet weight20866 kg
Sound level72.0 dBA @ 15 m
Fuel tank4730.0 L
Tank runtime23.5 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C32
Coolant capacity5000.0 L
Displacement32.1 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C32

3

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 filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552023Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 4P7384, CATERPILLAR 5134491, BALDWIN PF7890, EPIROC 57269037 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C32
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter4350408 eBay
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—500 hr
Battery24V wet, 1125 CCA, group 317L7871 eBay
Belt—
CoolantExtended Life Coolant (ELC)138.0 L1195148 eBay
Oil—
Spark plug—

Service intervals

1
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
deep sump oil pan / lube oilChange500 hrDeep sump oil pan with 500 hour service intervals

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantCaterpillar extended life coolant, 50% Ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitorJacket water heater 240V AC, 50/60 Hz single phase, 9 kW, for use in 0° C (32° F) minimum

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 is the power rating of the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is rated 1000 kW standby (1000.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is powered by the Caterpillar C32 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar XQ1000 run on?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 runs on diesel.

What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 cooling system holds 16 liters (4.2 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much oil does the Caterpillar XQ1000 take?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 has an engine oil capacity of 16 liters (16.9 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is rated 910 kW prime (910 kVA), against 1000 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is rated at 72.0 dBA at 15 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 has a dry weight of 16 kg (35 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 has a 4730 liter (1250 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 23.5 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Caterpillar XQ1000 produce?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 is offered in 400 V, 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Caterpillar XQ1000 require?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 uses 1 battery, DC V each, 950 CCA, group 24, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar XQ1000?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 uses a SR4B alternator. It has 4 poles.

What air filter does the Caterpillar XQ1000 use?

The Caterpillar XQ1000 uses air filter part number 4350408.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
1195148COOLANT-LONG LIFE-BULK-1 LITER1Fluid eBay
1R-0762Fuel Secondary - ADV2Fuel filter Amazon eBay $33.99 eBay $34.95 NAPA $43.65 FridayParts $30.63
1R-0770Fuel/Water Separator1Fuel filter eBay $38.77 NAPA $57.83 KuduParts $22.00 FridayParts $24.00 SinoCMP $65.00
1R-1808Engine Oil - ADV1Oil filter Amazon eBay $141.00 eBay $59.99 NAPA $45.70 NAPA $45.70 KuduParts $80.00 FridayParts $81.99
1U-5490Hydrosolv 4165 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)Fluid Amazon eBay
3690804ADDITIVE-COOLANT2Fluid eBay $19.67
4350408CLEANER GP-AIR-D1Air filter eBay
4471546TRANSFORMER GP-CURRENT1Sensor eBay
5N-5561Silicone LubricantFluid Amazon eBay
5N9597VOLTAGE INDICATOR 480V, 60HZ1Sensor eBay
ACL0017STANDARD AIR CLEANER 171Air filter eBay
COOL001155L EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT1Fluid eBay
CT20006CT 2000:5 RATIO1Sensor eBay
JWH0241JW HEATER - SINGLE W/PUMP 60HZ1Pump eBay
LF4811P FRAME / R FRAME DC REGULATOR1Avr eBay
LF5341JWH W/ PUMP - 60HZ1Pump eBay
LF9848IVR-EM10A1Avr eBay
LS0328ELECTRIC STARTING MOTOR-HEAVY1Starter eBay
LS0332LONG LIFE COOLANT1Fluid eBay
M-3675181PistonPiston Amazon eBay
M-3758261PistonPiston Amazon eBay
M-4599781Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket Amazon eBay
M-CK3675181PCylinder KitCylinder kit Amazon eBay
M-CK3758261PCylinder KitCylinder kit Amazon eBay
1535710BATTERY-WET2Service part / kit Amazon eBay $299.97 eBay
174-6854Hydrosolv 100 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $10.64
2323232Connecting rodService part / kit eBay $201.50
2613291MOTOR GP-ELECSTG1Service part / kit eBay
3395996CHARGER-BATTERY1Service part / kit eBay
4864557HEATER GP-GEN1Service part / kit eBay
5770040HEATER GP-JW BSC1Service part / kit eBay
7L787124 VOLT BATTERY SET / BATTERY GP1Service part / kit eBay
7L787224 VOLT BATTERY SET1Service part / kit eBay
BAT2429ENCLO BATT 24V WET 1400CCA 291Service part / kit eBay
BTC1038ENCLOSURE BATT CHARGER 10A1Service part / kit eBay
ELSM248ELEC. START MOTOR HEAVY DUTY1Service part / kit eBay
LF3239SERIES WIRED SPACE HEATERS1Service part / kit eBay
LS1230ENCLOSURE HVY DUTY BATTERY SET1Service part / kit eBay
R-20R2284C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R-20R2285C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
SHK0022SPACE HEATER 1400S FRAME1Service part / kit 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
Prime50%139.336.8
Prime75%200.753.0
Prime100%252.066.6
Standby50%151.640.1
Standby75%218.557.7
Standby100%278.773.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — LEHX0002-00 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — XQ1000-Ohio-CAT-Spec-Sheet-2020 (Caterpillar)Parts manual — LEXE7582-02 (Caterpillar)

This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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