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Caterpillar XQ570 Generator Set

The Caterpillar XQ570 is a 500 kW (625 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine. It is available at 480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, 600 V and 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2650 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 1400 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 7182×2438×3810 mm (282.8×96.0×150.0 in), weighs about 14400 kg (31747 lb) and produces 72 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 2650 L (700.1 gal), roughly 24 hours of runtime.

500 kW
Standby
18.1 L
Displacement
74.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the XQ570

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

Oil system

1 required

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

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA625
Prime power455 kW
EmissionsTier 4 Final
ControllerEMCP 4.4
Oil capacity74.0 L
AlternatorGenerator
Voltage options480/277 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V, 600 V, 480 V
Phase3
Rated current2650 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2000 A
Battery group2
Battery cranking1400 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity100.7 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7182×2438×3810 mm
Dry weight14400 kg
Sound level72.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank2650.0 L
Tank runtime24 hr

Engine

Caterpillar C18 ACERT
Oil capacity26.9 L
Coolant capacity26.9 L
Displacement18.1 L
AspirationTA, TTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C18 ACERT
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter500-hour oil change intervals500 hr
Fuel filter2 micron high performance500 hr
Oil filter500-hour oil change intervals3890434500 hr Amazon $148.00 eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97
Battery500-hour oil change intervals×2500 hr
Belt500-hour oil change intervals500 hr
Coolant100.7500 hr
Oil74.0 L500 hr
Spark plug500-hour oil change intervals500 hr

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar C18 ACERT — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 1063973 Caterpillar 1327169 Caterpillar 1236856 Caterpillar 30009151 Caterpillar 2310167
  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 1165436 Caterpillar 3089679 Caterpillar 3890433 Donaldson P550625 Donaldson P551311
  • Fuel filter (secondary): Caterpillar 1165436 Caterpillar 3089679 Donaldson P550625 Donaldson P551311 Wix 33640

Common questions

What size generator is the Caterpillar XQ570?

The Caterpillar XQ570 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar XQ570?

The Caterpillar XQ570 is powered by the Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine.

Is the Caterpillar XQ570 diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar XQ570 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar XQ570?

The Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar XQ570 has an oil capacity of 26.9 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar XQ570 use?

The Caterpillar XQ570 uses a Generator alternator.

What oil filter fits the Caterpillar XQ570?

The Caterpillar XQ570 uses oil filter part number 3890434.

What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar XQ570?

The Caterpillar XQ570 uses fuel filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 3089679.

What air filter does the Caterpillar XQ570 use?

The Caterpillar XQ570 uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1063973, CATERPILLAR 1327169.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
g00943786Illustration 113 - AD45Service part / kit Amazon eBay
g00943874Illustration 114 - AD45Service part / kit Amazon eBay
i01852375Walk-Around InspectionService part / kit Amazon 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
Prime75%99.026.2
Prime100%126.033.2
Standby75%107.028.3
Standby100%136.035.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — CAT-XQ570-spec-sheet (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — XQ-Range-Flyer-1 (Caterpillar)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Oil filter 3890434$30.97
1 priced item$30.97