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Caterpillar XT8000 Generator Set

The Caterpillar XT8000 is a 8 kW (10 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar XT8000 engine. It is available at 120 V, 50 Hz. It holds about 1 L (0.3 gal) of oil.

8 kW
Standby
13.0 L
Displacement
1.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power8 kW
Standby kVA10
Oil capacity1.0 L
Voltage options120 V

Engine

Caterpillar XT8000
Oil capacity1.0 L
Displacement13.0 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar XT8000?

The Caterpillar XT8000 is rated 8 kW standby (10.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar XT8000 use?

The Caterpillar XT8000 is powered by the Caterpillar XT8000 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar XT8000?

The Caterpillar XT8000 engine in the Caterpillar XT8000 has an oil capacity of 1.0 liters.

Troubleshooting

19

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
2TPS Failure
3Cylinder Temp. Failure
4Air Temp. Failure
5System Voltage Low
6System Voltage High
7Cylinder High Temp.
8Barometric Pressure Sensor Failure
9Oil Pressure Anomaly
11Fuel Injector Failure
13Fuel Pump Failure
15Ignition Failure
17ECU Internal Failure
18Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
19ECU Reset
22Engine Overspeed Failure
24Load Stability Sensor Failure
27Stepper Motor Stuck
28Engine Starting Failure

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine shuts downLow oil pressure drops below specificationsCheck engine oil level. The engine will not run if the oil is below proper level.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0 (Caterpillar)