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Caterpillar XQ425 Generator Set

The Caterpillar XQ425 is a 375 kW (469 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine. It is available at 480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, 400/230 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 511 A. It holds about 37 L (39.1 US qt) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 43 °C. Starting uses 2 batteries rated 1400 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 5080×1524×2642 mm (200.0×60.0×104.0 in), weighs about 6667 kg (14698 lb) and produces 76 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 1970 L (520.4 gal), roughly 26 hours of runtime.

375 kW
Standby
12.5 L
Displacement
37.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power375 kW
Standby kVA469
Prime power340 kW
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity37 L (39.1 US qt)
AlternatorSR4B (4-pole)
Voltage options480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, 400/230 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current511 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1600 A
Battery cranking1400 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity61 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5080×1524×2642 mm
Dry weight6667 kg
Wet weight8571 kg
Sound level76.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank1970.0 L
Tank runtime26 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C13 ACERT
Oil capacity37 L (39.1 US qt)
Coolant capacity19.0 L
Displacement12.5 L
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled (ATAAC)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C13 ACERT

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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 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

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

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP551000Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainCATERPILLAR 2568753, CATERPILLAR 3I2113, NAPA 3406, BALDWIN BF1259 FridayParts $99.00
Fuel / water separatorP550737Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeBALDWIN PF7755, ORENSTEIN & KOPPEL 103865, MACK 2191P550737, INTERNATIONAL 2586814C1 KuduParts $29.00
Coolant filterP554071Coolant Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1112369, CATERPILLAR 1112370, NAPA 4071, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811412 FridayParts $397.60
Coolant filterP554685Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-ChemicalCATERPILLAR 3I1300, CATERPILLAR 4059558, NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C13 ACERT
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck—200 hr
Fuel filterReplace—20000 hr
Oil filterChange—30000 hr
BatteryInspect, Clean—30000 hr
BeltCheck—200 hr
CoolantDrain61.0 L—30000 hr
OilPan37 L (39.1 US qt)—30000 hr
Spark plugReplace (if equipped)—30000 hr

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
oilChange500 hr500-hour oil change 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
Coolant50% coolant antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor61.0 LEngine & radiator coolant capacity
FuelULSD1970.0 LRequires ULSD; fuel tank capacity 1970 L (520 gal)

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

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
240/139V3Link board (low)12-leadCan be adjusted down to 208/120V 3-phase
480/277V3Link board (high)12-leadMovable link board for high/low voltage output reconnection; includes switch providing voltage setting input to the EMCP 4.2

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 XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 is rated 375 kW standby (469.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 is powered by the Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar XQ425 use?

The Caterpillar XQ425 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar XQ425 take?

The Caterpillar XQ425 takes 37 L (39.1 US qt) of engine oil (Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine specification).

What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 cooling system holds 61 liters (16.1 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 is rated 340 kW prime (425 kVA), against 375 kW standby.

How loud is the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 is rated at 76.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 has a dry weight of 6667 kg (14698 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Caterpillar XQ425 have?

The Caterpillar XQ425 has a 1970 liter (520 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 26 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Caterpillar XQ425 produce?

The Caterpillar XQ425 is offered in 480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, 400/230 V, 600 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the Caterpillar XQ425 use?

The Caterpillar XQ425 uses 2 batteryies, 12 V each, 1400 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Caterpillar XQ425?

The Caterpillar XQ425 uses a SR4B alternator. It has 4 poles.

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%48.612.7
Prime75%67.917.7
Prime100%88.023.1
Standby50%52.313.6
Standby75%73.419.2
Standby100%97.525.1

Source — consumption: CAT-XQ425-spec-sheet.

Available documents

Spec sheet — CAT-XQ425-spec-sheet (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — XQ-Range-Flyer-1 (Caterpillar)Reference — CAT-C13-SN-NF300186-Load-Test-Report (Stowers Power Systems)

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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