Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 30 kW |
| Standby kVA | 37 |
| Prime power | 27 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 4 Interim |
| Controller | Electronic |
| Oil capacity | 10.6 L |
| Alternator | C2.2 (2-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 208/120 V, 480/277 V, 240/120 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Rated current | 37.5 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 37.5 A |
| Battery group | 880CCA |
| Battery cranking | 880 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12.7 L |
| Max ambient | 49 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2328×1161×1577 mm |
| Dry weight | 1500 kg |
| Sound level | 60.3 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 291.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 33 hr |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | API CF-4 | — |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 is rated 30 kW standby (37.5 kVA).
What fuel does the Caterpillar XQ30 use?
The Caterpillar XQ30 runs on diesel.
What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 cooling system holds 12.7 liters (3.4 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much oil does the Caterpillar XQ30 take?
The Caterpillar XQ30 has an engine oil capacity of 10.6 liters (11.2 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 is rated 27 kW prime (33 kVA), against 30 kW standby.
How loud is the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 is rated at 60.3 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 has a dry weight of 1500 kg (3306 lb).
How big is the fuel tank on the Caterpillar XQ30?
The Caterpillar XQ30 has a 291 liter (77 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 33 hours of runtime.
What voltage does the Caterpillar XQ30 produce?
The Caterpillar XQ30 is offered in 208/120 V, 480/277 V, 240/120 V, 3-phase-phase.
What size battery does the Caterpillar XQ30 need?
The Caterpillar XQ30 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 880 CCA, group 880CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator does the Caterpillar XQ30 use?
The Caterpillar XQ30 uses a C2.2 alternator. It has 2 poles. Insulation class H.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Prime | 75% | 6.5 | 1.7 |
| Prime | 100% | 8.8 | 2.3 |
| Standby | 50% | 5.1 | 1.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 7.2 | 1.9 |
| Standby | 100% | 10.0 | 2.6 |
Available documents
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.